# Lampshade Made of Aviators Celebrity Lamp By Alex Covert | Published 2007-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunglasses-lampshade-celebrity-lamp References: [fresharrival](http://www.fresharrival.com/blog/archives/2007/11/27/celebrity-lamp/) & [deeplymadlyliving](http://www.deeplymadlyliving.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_18&products_id=59#very_top) Like the lyrics say, "I wear my [sunglasses at night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-sunset-lamp)..." This lamp dons 40 pairs of [mirrored aviator sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-moon-colorway), casting oval reflections on to its surroundings. The Celebrity Lamp, designed exclusively for Deeply Madly Living, is highly sought after with a backorder until 2008. Who would have thought with a $1,6000 price tag? **Implications** - Some inanimate objects, like sunglasses, become so closely related to larger innovations that they become [pop culture icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akila-blackbird-x-the-beatles) in their own right. Sunglasses are a symbol of celebrity in today's society, and thus, are transcending their original purpose in order to achieve a sense of glamor in whatever product they're used for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Icons:** Using objects associated with celebrities as design elements can create a sense of glamor and desirability in products. - **Transcending Purpose:** Objects are being utilized in ways that go beyond their original intended function, leading to unique and innovative designs. - **Pop Culture Influence:** Inanimate objects can become symbols of pop culture, harnessing their fame to drive consumer interest and demand. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the potential to incorporate celebrity-inspired elements into clothing and accessories for a touch of sophistication and allure. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could explore using iconic objects as design features to bring a sense of style and uniqueness to interior spaces. - **Product Design:** Product designers can leverage the fame of inanimate objects to create innovative and eye-catching designs that capture consumer attention and anticipation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubble-Like Sunglasses Drop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-sunglasses.md) - [Premium Replica Aviator Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-11-sunglasses.md) - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Unconventional Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos.md) - [Mod Band-Honoring Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akila-blackbird-x-the-beatles.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md)