# Vinyl Record Eyewear Vinylize Eyeglasses Repurposes Old Records into Wearable Fashion By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylize-eyeglasses References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/06/vinyl-record-eyeglasses.html) & [vinylize](http://www.vinylize.com/) There is a reason why eyewear comes in a variety of styles and materials, people want to show off their individuality; the Vinylize Eyeglasses allows that and more. Fashioned out of old or unwanted vinyl records, the Vinylize Eyeglasses forego the classic plastic, shell or wood frames for something with a little more of a groovy quality. That's right, groovy. With styles suitable for both men and women, the Vinylize Eyeglasses are made by hand using a laser cutter in Budapest. Although they each boast a unique texture, the black color allows them a more subtly eccentric existence. Each Vinylize Eyeglasses also comes with a custom vinyl record case. They are made by sewing a zipper onto a seven inch single and folding it in half. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vinyl Record Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in eyewear industry to repurpose old records into fashionable glasses. - **Individualized Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in fashion industry to offer eyewear styles that allow individuals to showcase their unique identity. - **Handmade Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry to offer handmade products with a groovy quality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the eyewear industry to incorporate unconventional materials like vinyl records into frame designs. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry to explore new materials and techniques for creating unique and personalized accessories. - **Craftsmanship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the craftsmanship industry to incorporate laser cutting technology in the production of handmade products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Textured Wood-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyake-eyes.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Wooden Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delray-se-sunglasses.md) - [Eco-Friendly Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters-collection.md) - [Color-Changing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-original-wayfarer-change-transitions.md) - [Modernized Vintage Summer Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-soul-collection.md)