# Free-Spirited Eyewear Collection Raen Releases a New Stylish Eyewear Capsule with Mikey February By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-eyewear-capsule References: [raen](https://raen.com/collections/zafrique-ensemble) A brand-new stylish eyewear capsule extends the collaboration between contemporary brand RAEN Eyewear and Ambassador Mikey February. The new Zafrique Ensemble® collection draws inspiration from the free surfer's South African roots and " the cosmic sounds of 60s-era psych-jazz. the cosmic sounds of 60s-era psych-jazz." The result is a "fresh [and] [free-spirited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection)" stylish eyewear capsule that is fun and timeless. Mikey February spoke about this collaboration with RAEN and the inspiration behind it: "I wanted to create something that embodied a sense of freedom, independence, and liberation, and the new addition of ZELTI to the collection does just that.” There are [seven new silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery) in the Zafrique Ensemble® collection, including the Zelti model in five colorways, the Phonos, and the Mystiq. Consumers can try them on virtually on the RAEN Eyewear website. Image Credit: RAEN Eyewear ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stylish Eyewear Capsules:** There is a growing trend in the eyewear industry to collaborate with celebrities or brand ambassadors to release stylish eyewear capsule collections that cater to specific fashion tastes and cultures. - **Virtual Try-ons:** More eyewear brands are investing in virtual try-on technology to improve the online shopping experience and help customers make informed purchase decisions, especially during the pandemic. - **Cultural Inspiration:** Eyewear brands are drawing inspiration from different cultures around the world to create unique and original collections that speak to customers' interests and styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion & Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore collaborations with famous figures or influencers to release capsule collections that cater to specific cultures or trends, like the Zafrique Ensemble® collection. - **E-commerce & Retail:** E-commerce and retail companies can benefit from investing in virtual try-on technology to offer customers a better shopping experience, especially for products like eyewear that require physical fittings. - **Tourism & Travel:** Tourism and travel companies can partner with eyewear brands to release collections inspired by different countries or regions, creating a unique and memorable souvenir for travelers to buy and wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Influencer-Approved Eyewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-supply.md) - [Influencer-Inspired Eyewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dezi.md) - [Collaborative Capsule Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-and-thierry.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sunglasses Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenny-kravitz.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-x-jimmy-fairly.md) - [Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bajio-sunglasses.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Versatile Sunglasses Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-daily-rhythm.md)