# Zipper Shades Lee Cooper 100 Project By jelalyn | Published 2008-07-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipper-shades-alain-mikli-for-lee-cooper-100-project References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/posts/archive/2008/july/19/lee_cooper_collaborates_with_alain_mikli/index.htm) & [leecooper100](http://www.leecooper100.com/index.php?cms_id=268&designer=profile) In celebration of Lee Cooper's 100th anniversary, French sunglasses expert Alain Mikli designed a very unique pair of shades. The [hand-made Zipper Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinzo-tamura) infuse [denim from Lee Cooper jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-arrows-1) into the frame. His imagination didn't stop there. Mikli went on further with his crazy ideas and experimented with the lens. He incorporated the Lee Cooper puller into the design, even adding the carved zipper teeth. Alain Mikli is the same man who designed [Kanye West's Shutter Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akila-blackbird-x-the-beatles). His out-of-the-box designs are a favourite among celebrities like Elton John, BONO, Lenny Kravitz, among others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Denim-infused Eyewear:** The use of denim in eyewear frames creates a unique and novel aesthetic that could appeal to consumers looking for unconventional yet stylish accessories. - **Incorporating Fashion Accessories Into Eyewear Design:** Integrating fashion elements such as zippers into sunglasses could potentially create a new market segment that prioritizes style and personal expression in eyewear. - **Celebrity-endorsed Eyewear Design:** Having well-known figures in entertainment and fashion endorse unique eyewear designs can create a sense of exclusivity and desirability for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry could consider incorporating unique fashion accessories and materials into their designs to create novel products for consumers looking for unconventional eyewear options. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could explore collaborations with the eyewear industry to create accessory designs that incorporate eyewear. - **Celebrity Endorsements:** Celebrities and their stylists can work with eyewear designers to create exclusive sunglasses lines that appeal to their fans and followers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather-Detailed Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzm-mars-xmetal-leather.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sunglasses Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenny-kravitz.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [Sporty 70s Era Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-muzm-eyeshade.md) - [QSR Eyewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-shady-rays.md) - [Co-Branded Bespoke Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dieseloveslee.md) - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [Dynamically Redesigned Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blacked-out-collection.md) - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md)