# Tropical Cuban Hipster Eyewear SUPER Flat Top Havana Sunglasses Brings the Vacation Home By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flat-top-havana-sunglasses References: [complex](http://www.complex.com/style/2012/05/union-la-drops-super-flat-top-havana-sunglasses) & [store.unionlosangeles](http://store.unionlosangeles.com/products/flat-top-tropical) Just in time for summer, the new SUPER Flat Top Havana Sunglasses by [Union L.A.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-and-dickies) is ready to hit stores. The latest collection of [hipster eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tan-france-collection) continues to sport Union L.A.'s signature flat top design with a series of different graphics inspired by the beautiful scenery of Havana, Cuba. Available in two models, the SUPER Flat Top Havana Sunglasses come in either a black frame with navy blue lenses or a [tortoise shell frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection) with light brown lenses. The exterior of the shades are subtle and chic while the inside contains the vibrant designs for which the glasses get their name from. For those who aren't able to visit Cuba for themselves this summer, these new sunglasses by Union L.A. will make for a temporary substitute and a beautiful accessory on those hot sunny days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hipster Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials for hipster eyewear to cater to the growing demand for eco-conscious fashion. - **Graphic-inspired Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine augmented reality technology with eyewear to create interactive and customizable graphic-inspired designs. - **Vacation-inspired Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate virtual reality technology into sunglasses to provide users with immersive vacation experiences while wearing the accessory. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D printing technology to produce personalized and on-demand hipster eyewear, revolutionizing the traditional manufacturing process. - **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart eyewear with built-in health monitoring capabilities to track and analyze the wearer's eye health in real-time. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create augmented reality travel apps that allow users to virtually explore different destinations through their sunglasses, enhancing the travel experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear-Informed Dynamic Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-eyewear.md) - [Transparent Crystal Sunglasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20.md) - [Laidback Fashion Brand Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-sunglasses.md) - [High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-tropix-sport.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Elevated Overzied Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-vintage.md) - [Bubble-Like Sunglasses Drop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-sunglasses.md) - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Wooden Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delray-se-sunglasses.md)