# Workshop Savvy Eyewear Sukjin Moon Reworks Leather Offcuts Into Durable Fashionable Frames By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sukjin-moon References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/22/novel-but-classic-spectacles/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5deqQh48N34) Brooks England makes fabulous leather saddles and bike seats, but as a result they produce a lot of [leather offcuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters-collection), a material that Sukjin Moon uses to create distinct [glasses frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-3dprinted-glasses-frames). The talented designer takes the valuable byproducts from Brooks England and reworks them in order to create durable yet flexible frames. The glasses have an industrial look about them, reminiscent of the safety goggles that should be worn whenever someone is operating a power tool. The combination between safety eyewear and hipster fashion makes these glasses an excellent accessory for [bike riding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-velo), motorcycling or for those who are generally hard on their frames. The frames can be fitted with either safety glass or prescription lenses. Whether you're doing some home renovations or bringing back the workshop look, these frames by Sukjin Moon aren't likely to fall apart anytime soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Fashion:** Sukjin Moon’s use of leather offcuts from Brooks England highlights an opportunity to create stylish eyewear using upcycled materials. - **Industrial Design:** The industrial design of Sukjin Moon’s glasses showcases an opportunity to incorporate unique and functional elements from industry into fashion. - **Sustainable Accessories:** Sukjin Moon’s innovative use of leather offcuts in designing frames highlights the opportunity for the sustainable and stylish production of fashion accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Sukjin Moon’s use of Brooks England’s leather offcuts presents an opportunity for fashion and apparel companies to create sustainable and unique products. - **Eyewear and Optics:** Sukjin Moon’s upcycling of leather offcuts creates an opportunity for eyewear and optics companies to establish designs that uniquely combine hipster fashion with industrial accents. - **Eco Manufacturing:** Sukjin Moon’s sustainable eyewear design highlights the opportunity for eco-manufacturing companies to source and use environmentally friendly materials to produce innovative fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sketch-Based Striking Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinzo-tamura.md) - [Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-frames.md) - [Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather.md) - [Recycled Cyclist Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vallon-watchtowers-cycling-sunglasses.md) - [Restaurant-Transformed Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubitts-1.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Eyewear Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-1.md) - [Textured Wood-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyake-eyes.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Safety Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safetyeyeglasses.md) - [Diverse Premium Unisex Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru-eyewear.md)