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# Nostalgic Spectacle Films
The Supercut '65 Iconic Movie Sunglasses 1962-2012' Pays Tribute

By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-08-19 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercut-65-iconic-movie-sunglasses-19622012
References: [founditemclothing](http://www.founditemclothing.com/itgoesto11/archives/8578) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOV4BR0eAHg&feature=player_embedded)

By watching the Supercut ‘65 Iconic Movie Sunglasses 1962-2012’ video, individuals can pay homage to stellar shades that have graced the silver screen. Using 47 different movie references and 51 sunglass-showcasing clips, Travis Greenwood and Brett Roberts created this superb short. In keeping with the overarching eye-protector theme, this fast-paced montage was set to Dean Martin’s classic ditty titled 'Shades.'

With over four decades worth of framed footage, fans will be able to pair their favorite sunglass styles with classic movies and television shows they first appeared in. See the first appearances of [Ray Ban Wayfarers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars), [Aviators and cat-eye glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tan-france-collection) on the leading ladies and gentlemen of the film industry. With snippets from films including Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Back to the Future and Risky Business, the Supercut 65 Iconic Movie Sunglasses 1962-2012 perfectly compiles over 40 years of framed film history.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Nostalgic Fashion:** As consumers look for ways to embrace the past, opportunities emerge for fashion companies to offer retro styles.
- **Movie-inspired Accessories:** As interest in iconic movie props and accessories grows, there is potential for businesses to create licensed and themed products.
- **Nostalgic Entertainment:** Opportunities exist for businesses to create nostalgic entertainment experiences leveraging popular films and TV shows from the past.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** As consumers look for ways to embrace the past, fashion companies can capitalize on retro styles and iconic movie-inspired accessories.
- **Entertainment:** Businesses can create nostalgic entertainment experiences leveraging popular films and TV shows from the past to create new revenue streams.
- **Merchandising:** As interest in iconic movie props and accessories grows, themed product offerings could become a lucrative new revenue stream for businesses.

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