# Multicolored 3D-Printed Eyewear These Tapestry Glasses are Fun, Colorful and Customizable By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapestry-glasses References: [fashioningtech](http://www.fashioningtech.com/profiles/blogs/3d-printed-tapestry-glasses) & [chloe-mccormick.blogspot](http://chloe-mccormick.blogspot.com/2011/12/tapestry-spectacles-mark-two.html) Rapid prototyping is becoming more prevalent in the world of design and the fashion industry, and these [3D printed tapestry glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) by Chloë McCormick and Nicholas O’Donnell-Hoare are one of the most quirky and charming items you'll ever come across. Like most 3D printed things, these tapestry glasses are customizable. McCormick and O’Donnell-Hoare have designed these glasses so that you can weave your own selection and pattern of [colored yarns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) into them. Each frame, which is laser-sintered using nylon power, is printed with tiny grid holes through which you can weave the yarn. Providing a [one-a-of-kind fashion piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection), these fun and offbeat tapestry glasses will be part of the “Send to Print/Print to Send” exhibit at London's Aram Gallery from Jan. 13 to Feb. 25. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable 3d-printed Fashion Accessories:** There is an opportunity for companies to create customizable 3D-printed jewelry, watches, and other accessories. - **Rapid Prototyping in Fashion:** Rapid prototyping technology can be applied to fashion design to create more unique and customizable pieces. - **Personalized Wearables:** The trend towards customization and personalization can be applied to wearable technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion companies can utilize rapid prototyping technology to create customizable and unique pieces. - **3D Printing:** There is an opportunity for 3D printing companies to explore the fashion and accessories industry and partner with designers to create customizable pieces. - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology companies can incorporate customization and personalization features into their products, tapping into the trend of unique and personalized fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Honeycomb-Style Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Adjustable Tinted Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-rx.md) - [Color Blind Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromarama.md)