SILMO Paris 2025 has much in store for those who seek the latest eyewear trends and innovations. Amongst the independent eyewear makers and designers, new directions rooted in fine craftsmanship, detail-oriented expression and complex colour stories look set to create a spectacular eyewear stage…
SILMO 2025, taking place from 26th to 29th September 2025 at Paris Nord Villepinte, returns with the promise of exciting events, exclusive showcases, and a diverse lineup of eyewear exhibitors (expect to find over 900!), including leading companies, independent brands and emerging talent. Attendees can look forward to the launch of multiple new collections and innovative products that will offer a glimpse into “tomorrow’s trends” and key directions for Autumn Winter and 2026.
The organisers have announced this month that the event will place the spotlight on the future of optics with the launch of the a brand-new space entirely dedicated to artificial intelligence and smart eyewear, called the Tech Village. Building on the success of SILMO Next, this new hub, featuring 20 companies, is designed as a unique meeting point between research, technology, and professional practice. We expect other key talking points to include sustainability and developments in new materials, ongoing demand for luxury and authentic craftsmanship and advances in segments such as 3D printed eyewear produced on demand.
The Silmo D’Or awards will be announced during the popular Gala ceremony on the evening of Saturday 27th September at the Gabriel Pavilion in central Paris. The shortlist was published on 15th September, and includes for the independent eyewear category – Creative Designers the following nominations: Sunglasses – Eyewear Designer: ALBERT DUVAL with XC7 – NUIT; BRETT EYEWEAR with SPEC.01; DESIGN EYEWEAR GROUP with Super Tactic – Woow; DESIGN EYEWEAR GROUP with Flare – Face à Face; and RES REI EYEWEAR with Nocturne B94. Optical Frame – Eyewear Designer: VICTOIRE D’AQUI with Clem / Galaxie; ATELIER ARTHUR SARDO with Rotative Upside-Down; DZMITRY SAMAL with Luc; YOSHINORI AOYAMA with YA-002; LUCAS DE STAEL with « Zeppelin 27. The independent eyewear brand ROLF is also nominated in the Optical Frame Category (for Eyewear Makers) – see below, while Ørgreen Optics has been shortlisted for the category ‘Technological Innovation in Eyewear’. The Italian brands BLACKFIN and LOOK have been shortlisted for the categories Sunglasses – Eyewear Maker and Children respectively. (For full details of the nominations visit the SILMO Paris website).
Above: TAVAT Eyewear is one of many independent eyewear brands returning as an exhibitor to the SILMO fair – SOUPCAN by TAVAT Eyewear: one of the Italian brand’s signature designs just keeps on evolving. Each frame is made in limited batches by artisans, in modern materials such as surgical stainless steel and the highest quality acetate – www.tavat-eyewear.com
Lafont Paris have several special highlights instore for the event including a new release of their historic optical model Tulipe, a fine example of an oval shape – now trending in eyewear. Lafont Paris balances the beautiful elegance of their handcrafted “Made in France’ designs with a careful attention to quality, comfort and ease of wear, down to the last detail. www.lafont.com
Rolf has been shortlisted for a Silmo d’Or with the Premiere wood frame, crafted from hand-selected veneers that are milled, layered and refined through many different stages. The frame features the patented FlexLock hinge which is screwless, lightweight, and maintenance-free. “Each frame undergoes strict quality control until the natural material is transformed into a distinctive, one-of-a-kind piece” the company explains. The frame is nominated in the new ‘Eyewear Maker’ category. www.rolf-spectacles.com
HOET Couture will unveil its newest collection of haute couture glasses — a striking line of rimless designs. These styles are characterized by their feather-light feel yet remarkable strength, and an aesthetic that embodies the essence of refinement. Rimless, yet far from invisible, each piece is elevated with sophisticated detailing and the unmistakable HOET signature — making them instantly recognizable. Find out more at www.hoet-design.com
Julia Maggio’s stunning eponymous collection of frames and sunglasses is inspired by southern light, contemporary design and consistent, highly accomplished craftsmanship. The new collection – Endless Summer – draws on her childhood memories in Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle. She celebrates a discreet and sunlit Saint-Tropez — the quiet mornings in La Ponche, the artists in retreat, and an ageless elegance — a suspended summer, far from clichés. Endless Summer is a collection of sunglasses with a timeless, free-spirited allure. The oversized, sensual frames pay tribute to the icons of the 1960s and 70s — Romy, Jane, Brigitte — while embracing a distinctly modern vision. www.maggiojulia.com
Götti Switzerland have just announced the release of two new styles which will be on show at SILMO: Wenke and Waid. The two designs are informed by 1970s trends whilst offering contemporary colour combinations featuring delicate pastels and transparent nuances. Soft, elegant tones of olive, mocha and soft pink are featured. www.gotti.ch
Under the direction of JDO Eyewear, HAPTER is to launch their new “BONE” Collection at the show. This artisanal eyewear collection, made entirely in stainless steel, reveals minimal, light, essential silhouettes. The line, which features 12 models, represents an evolution of the quiet dialogue between artisanal craft and industrial tradition that HAPTER explored in its early years. Together with CORE, the signature steel and rubber collection by HAPTER, BONE traces the anatomy of presence, two parts of a whole, defined by balance, intention and quiet innovation. www.hapter.it
PRESS Eyewear’s focus on fine materials with which they can create new finishes, exceptional colourations and clever detailing – always looking at how to innovate further for exciting results -, will be a further highlight for those seeking premium handcrafted eyewear at the show. Alongside the PUNKS collection, which pays tribute to the bold style of impactful music eras, the brand promises new luxurious designs produced in very exclusive small-batch editions. Find out more ahead of the event and see some of the latest designs at www.presseyewear.com
For eyewear accessories, returning to SILMO this year is Diffuser Tokyo, a Japanese accessories brand with a vast collection of beautifully made designs – from storage pieces to display items, chains and cord retainers, this collection delivers a wonderful variety of designs in exciting premium materials and lovely colour palettes. See their full range in advance of SILMO at www.diffuser-tokyo.com.
For further details and registration visit www.silmoparis.com. Check in on Eyestylist’s Design and Inspiration page for the next weeks for exclusives and updates on what’s launching at the Paris show and beyond: www.eyestylist.com