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Geometrically Shaped Shades

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Rikky Sunglasses Blends Nightlife and Fashion

— September 21, 2011 — Life-Stages
Charming accessories are making a comeback, with the hipster-cool Rikky sunglasses as the latest in must-have accent pieces. They make a fashionable statement as they are not your regular shades, but geometric-shaped shades that even come with a sleek and stylish chain. The chain enables you to carry your sunglasses around your neck, which is not only convenient, but oh so stylish.

The rock star look is inspired by the nightlife, glamour and style of today's youth. This innovative set of shades simply points out that fashion is revolving around the youth who never fail to explore creative options. So if you are among those young fashionistas who want to be a part of the next-gen fashion, these shades will put you on top of the charts.
Trend Themes
1. Geometric-shaped Shades - The emergence of geometric-shaped shades represents an opportunity for eyewear companies to cater to the design-conscious and fashion-forward consumers who seek unique and trendy accessory pieces.
2. Charming Accessories - The reemergence of charming accessories such as the Rikky sunglasses creates a chance for fashion companies to tap into younger generations by embracing hipster-cool and unconventional designs.
3. Nightlife-inspired Fashion - The popularity of the Rikky sunglasses and the underlying nightlife aesthetic shows an opening for companies to fuse fashion and nightlife cultures, providing innovative fashion pieces for the youth market.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear Industry - The eyewear industry can capitalize on geometrically shaped shades, creating a subcategory of trendy sunglass designs that cater to consumers seeking fashionable, unconventional styles.
2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can tap into the younger consumer market by embracing charming accessories such as the Rikky sunglasses, incorporating designs inspired by nightlife culture.
3. Nightlife Industry - Through collaborations with fashion and accessory brands, the nightlife industry can utilize Rikky sunglasses as a branding opportunity and a way to stay relevant with younger generations through fashion and style trends.
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