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The Modern Cateye in 2025
Lean into slim, up-turned silhouettes in glossy black and tortoise. Prioritize fast-move styles and creator-ready bundles so brands and retailers can stock what’s peaking.
Trend At A Glance
Analyzed Videos
250+
# of videos analyzed
Analyzed Websites
200+
# of websites analyzed
Engagement
200K-250K
Median video views
Investment Score
9.5/10
Overall rating
Potential Sales Market
Updated Weekly | Oct 2-19, 2025
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It flatters most faces while reading instantly “fashion,” so shoppers feel styled with minimal effort.
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It bridges luxury and mid-market, making premium looks accessible through dupes and entry price points.
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It’s creator-proof: compact, photogenic frames that pair with everyday outfits and convert in short-form video.
Why It Took Off
Face-snatching angles
The sharp, lifted outer corners create instant cheekbone and eye-lift effects on camera.
Runway to sidewalk
Cat-eyes keep returning each season with modern, squared lines that feel current, not costume.
Creator validation
Influencers showcase narrow cat-eyes in daily GRWMs, normalizing them as an “everyday elevated” staple.
Easy styling
Glossy black and tortoise drop seamlessly into neutral wardrobes, making repeat wear (and repeat buys) likely.
Cat-Eye Hot List
Fan-favorite cat-eyes that blend runway credibility with creator demand.
Saint Laurent “633” Cat-Eye
Saint Laurent’s modern cat-eye refines a 1950s silhouette with razor-clean lines and narrow proportions, aligning with the house’s sleek, Parisian tailoring codes.
Where It's Famous
Paris, Milan, Los Angeles — loved by editors and creators for a sharp, camera-ready profile that elevates denim, suiting, and evening looks.
Did You Know?
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Many colorways rotate between glossy black, white, and classic tortoise to match seasonal palettes.
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The narrowed lens height photographs especially well under caps and fringes.
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Styled repeatedly in street-style recaps, which helps drive “I need that exact shape” search behavior.
Prada Narrow Cateye
Prada leans architectural: a slim, upturned front with crisp edges and assertive temples, echoing the brand’s geometric ready-to-wear.
Where It's Famous
New York, Paris, Seoul — favored in minimalist wardrobes and mirrored across K-fashion feeds for a clean, futurist finish.
Did You Know?
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Prada often pairs this silhouette with near-true black lenses for a bolder eye-line.
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The temple geometry reads clearly in selfies, boosting recognition and recall.
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Seen alongside micro-bags and pointed flats, reinforcing a cohesive “modern sleek” look shoppers copy head-to-toe.
Gucci Double-G Cat-Eye
Gucci’s take adds brand-forward temples and softer curves, balancing logo appeal with a wearable, everyday lens size.
Where It's Famous
London, Dubai, New York — embraced by logo lovers and vacation shoppers, frequently surfacing in airport and resort content.
Did You Know?
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The gently rounded lens softens the angle, widening the buyer pool versus ultra-sharp versions.
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Gradient tints appear in seasonal drops, aligning with soft-tint micro-trends.
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Works well for “dupe” content, amplifying search and conversion for mid-tier alternatives.
