# Fashionably Smart Glasses The Icis Ups the Fashion with the Latest Wearable Technology By Tiffany | Published 2014-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icis References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3026589/fast-feed/icis-aims-to-be-a-more-fashionable-google-glass) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/laforge-icis-fashion-friendly-smart-glasses) A Boston-based optical company Laforge has recently joined in on the action in the world of wearable technology in creating a smart glass called the Icis. The creatives manage to take the aesthetics of the newest wearable technology to the next level by creating more fashionable options for its collection of [smart glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-1). Icis is a collection of computing glasses that users can wear as normal glasses and can integrate them into their lives with ease. The project was inspired by a project the CEO of Laforge Corey Mack was planning while he was studying at the [Rochester Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebuttonpin). "We determined the problem with that is that people don't have their smartphones on them at all times," says Mack on his initial thoughts on starting the project. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Smart Glasses:** Smart glasses with a fashionable aesthetic are becoming increasingly popular. - **Converged Glasses:** The trend of integrating glasses with smart technology is becoming more prevalent. - **Wearable Technology:** New wearable technologies, such as smart glasses, continue to emerge in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Optical Industry:** The optical industry is exploring integrating smart technology into traditional glasses. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry is incorporating wearable technology into its collections, introducing new design opportunities. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry is developing new wearable technologies, including smart glasses, that cater to increasing demand in this market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isportwear.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kering-eyewear-x-google.md) - [Open-Source AI Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-glasses.md) - [Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nautica.md) - [Apparel-Branded Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-smart-eyewear.md) - [Sports-Focused Smart Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-eyewear.md) - [Connected UV Protection Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucyd-lyte.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hstn.md) - [Invisible Display AI Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiwindow.md)