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As over 900 companies and brands head to SILMO to exhibit their new collections, Eyestylist rounds up some of the brand new looks and trends from emerging labels through to iconic eyewear companies who return to SILMO year after year. One thing is clear: the international event remains the most important showcase for eyewear designers and producers across the sector at this time of year, whatever their specialty, design style or luxury status – attracting a phenomenal global audience, the international press and the most important fashion (and optical) buyers and optical retailers from around the world.

Opportunity for networking, further education, participation in a whole range of events and that all important “live” connection with what’s new, emerging and exceptionally creative, SILMO provides everything optics for those who wish to find it under one roof. This year, optical retailers will find thriving creativity and exceptional variety once again in the independent eyewear segment, with an impressive selection of exclusive luxury brands and iconic eyewear names, through to a wonderful array of handcrafted design collections and emerging labels and start-ups – who are present in the very popular Start-up Village (Hall 7).

The event kicks off on Friday 26th September opening at 9am to visitors, and runs through to Monday 29th September 2025. For up-to-date information, a list of exhibitors and a useful map of the show, visit the SILMO website at www.silmoparis.com. Above: Emerging eyewear designer: Copenhagen-based designer Vincent Catani will show the luxurious Florio collection at SILMO Paris. Catani produces the collection exclusively in Japan, www.vincentcatani.com

At Linda Farrow, details define the season. Highlights in the sunglasses collection  such as the Sheri sunglasses offer a glimpse of how heritage glamour can fuse with architectural edge. The rounded cat eye silhouette is crafted from 22 carat gold-plated titanium with a contrasting black acetate temple. Signature LINDA FARROW detailing runs through the temples, engraved with fine lines and completed with tapered acetate tips for a comfortable fit. www.lindafarrow.com

Classic round shapes, which have continued to enjoy popularity thanks to the statement look they can offer, are also inspirational for eyewear designers who would like to re-work and re-discover the look with architectural references and new colour proposals. Veronika Wildgruber’s new collection, showing this weekend in Paris, explores several classic shapes with a striking inventiveness that requires real technical know-how. An example, model Nexus, is precision-engineered from high-grade aluminium. The frame features defined edges and pronounced curves. Seamlessly interlocking components showcase exceptional craftsmanship. The result is a sleek yet surprising pair of glasses. www.veronikawildgruber.com

The French eyewear company, MOREL has announced that they will released a new collection created in collaboration with Constance Guisset, a French designer specialising in product design, interior design and scenography. The designer will be at SILMO in person to present the collection. www.morel.com

The Italian eyewear brand, Blackfin proposes an Autumn/Winter collection conveying “confident maturity”. A keen attention to detail translates into an exploration of colour that goes beyond the influence of seasonal trends alone – a signature of their eyewear which offers distinct personality. The line aims to bring together a combination of understated elegance, rarefied style and contemporary design. www.blackfin.eu

This season, the Brazilian brand Lapima has created a collection entitled : Perfect Blue. Inspired by cyanotype photography and his first trip to Japan in the summer, Gustavo Assis, creative director, explores colour through “a sky blue lens, neither too cold nor too warm…”. The glasses are designed to capture beautiful  moments, extend your view, and invite you to be dazzled by light reflecting in just the right way…” www.lapima.com

LESSRIM – from MYKITA – reinvents the traditional rimless concept, shedding its conservative mantle in favour of a sharp, contemporary aesthetic. A truly cool interpretation of rimless eyewear, this collection is defined by pure precision, ultra-fine detailing, and an almost invisible aesthetic that enhances rather than obstructs the wearer’s natural expression. The collection is among several new highlights at the German brand, among them also a new surface treatment referred to as “Powder Coating”. www.mykita.com

Three new styles elevate the women’s collection at LOOK, the Italian eyewear producer, strengthening the NIL PREMIUM offering with a mix of technical precision and minimalist charm. Bold shapes, milled from solid NIL (Natural Injection Light), provide a comfortable fit and an unrivalled feeling of lightness…creating a product that fascinates and captivates, for those who seek elegance and authenticity in every detail. The material which is patented remains one of their most popular and they call it the company’s “driving force”.

For more details about SILMO Paris 2025 releases, keep your eye on our website and social media over the next days. Find out more about SILMO at www.silmoparis.com

The popular independent eyewear event, Hall of Frames (HOF), which is held annually in Lucerne, Switzerland, is back in September

Independent eyewear event, Hall of Frames will take place on 14th September at the Museum of Transport in Lucerne. Returning exhibitors include Coblens, Ørgreen Optics, Didier Voirol, J.F. Rey, Nirvan Javan, MOSCOT, ROLF and YOUMAWO, among others. Nikon will be supporting the event as its main partner. Dynoptic, Beck Optikhandel, Studio Arenas and Contedi will also contribute as partners. Known for its successful showcase of independent eyewear, by well established and young emerging creative eyewear labels, the event offers an attractive atmosphere for independent opticians that is relaxed, welcoming and ideal for networking, conversation and discovering new ideas. The organisers of the show put special emphasis on providing an authentic platform where discovering high-quality eyewear is both pleasurable and informative with plenty of inspirational design, sustainable collections, luxury editions, 3D printed frames  and artisanal frames produced in exclusive materials.

Exhibiting for the first time is the French luxury brand, PONTET, one of the most desirable emerging luxury collections to come out of France for some time. Above: PONTET Eyewear  / model Pepe from the Turkey collection, a distinctive oversized optical style which expresses the audacious and resolutely contemporary signature style of designer, Hermes Pontet

“The Hall of Frames is more than just a trade fair – it’s a statement for independent opticians. The large number of early sign-ups has proven that our industry is vibrant, creative, and open to fresh inspiration.” Nathanaël Wenger, founder and organiser of HOF

About Hall of Frames : For around 15 years, the Hall of Frames (HOF) has been supporting independent opticians and eyewear designers. Each year, a curated selection of Swiss and international eyewear brands present their latest collections at this ‘tabletop’ fair, which features both established names and promising newcomers. HOF offers comprehensive insights into current trends and innovations in the optical industry and serves as an important meeting point for professionals in the Swiss eyewear market.

List of exhibitors: Black Icon, Bolle, BRETT Eyewear, Carven, Catch London, Centrostyle Active, Coblens, Colibris, Didier Voirol, Einstoffen, Eleven Paris, Feb31st, Feller, Hendrix, Jooly, Look, Marcus Marienfeld, MC Swiss Eyewear, Milo & Me, Morel, Morgan Davies, MD1888, Moscot NYC, New York Yankees, Nine Eyewear, Nirvan Javan, Oxibis, Ørgreen Optics, Paul & Joe, Pontet Eyewear, Popcorn, Reykjavik Eyes, ROLF, Serengeti, SNOB Milano, Tom Davies, Wollenweber Hornlinie, Woodys, and YOUMAWO.

Hall of Frames will welcome a host of specialist eyewear brands this year from a number of different countries including France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, UK and Spain. For opticians who wish to visit the show, more information is available about the venue at the HOF website at www.hallofframes.ch