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# 80s Sunglasses For Men
Josh Hartnett's White Shades

By Bianca | Published 2008-01-09 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-sunglasses-men
References: [people](http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20169833,00.html)

If Josh Harnett has any authority on fashion trends, he may just be setting the standards for summer's must-have item for men. He was recently seen sporting these [white, plastic-framed sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-sunglasses) outside Bondi Road restaurant in New York's Lower East Side.

If you've been following Trend Hunter, you already knew [80s shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection) would be hot in the female fashion department. Now that you know they're a key accessory for men too, you can team up with you partner and try to score a two for one deal!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 95% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **80s Sunglasses:** Explore innovative designs and materials for modern takes on 80s sunglasses.
- **Men's Fashion:** Look for opportunities to incorporate bold and retro elements into men's fashion collections.
- **Gender-neutral Accessories:** Consider developing gender-neutral sunglasses that appeal to both men and women.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Eyewear:** Eyewear manufacturers can create unique designs to capture the resurgence of 80s sunglasses.
- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create collections that embrace the retro aesthetic of the 80s in men's fashion.
- **Accessories:** Accessory companies can develop gender-inclusive sunglasses that cater to the growing demand for versatile fashion accessories.

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