# DIY Specs Hangers Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Sunglass Solution' Post is Economical By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunglass-solution References: [cupcakesandcashmere](http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/sunglass-solution/) The Cupcakes and Cashmere 'Sunglass Solution' post brings a bit of DIY-ing to the home sphere. Personally designed jewelry and fashion projects have become the norm for the stylishly inclined, leading to unruly tie die pieces and studded everything. This how-to guide embraces this very customization niche, only with a focus on bedrooms, hallways and office spaces. Emily Schuman breaks down the Sunglass Solution formula in a few simple steps. [Vintage frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-soul-collection) (available for purchase at second hand stores) are matched with paint, [hooks, wire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger) and a few screws. A simple adhesive process attaches the strings to the back of the casing, allowing fans of the decor scheme to hang eight or more [pairs of shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-sunglasses) in a linear fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Home Decor:** The trend of DIY-ing fashion projects has expanded into home decor, allowing for personalized and unique design elements in bedrooms, hallways, and office spaces. - **Upcycled Vintage Accessories:** Repurposing vintage frames and accessories presents an opportunity to create stylish and eco-friendly decor items, such as sunglass hangers. - **Multipurpose Storage Solutions:** Creating storage solutions that serve dual purposes, like sunglass hangers that also add decorative appeal, can be a disruptive innovation in organizing spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor Industry:** The DIY home decor trend opens up opportunities for businesses in the home decor industry to offer customizable and personalized products. - **Vintage Fashion and Accessories Industry:** The demand for upcycled vintage frames and accessories can create a niche market within the fashion and accessories industry. - **Storage and Organization Industry:** Innovative storage solutions that combine functionality with aesthetics can disrupt the storage and organization industry by providing unique and visually appealing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Modern Chic Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-retail.md) - [Glasses Holding Loops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-wing.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Eyewear Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-1.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Customizable Gallery Wall Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibit-wall-picture-frames.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md)