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Silmo Paris 2025: Optical Design Contest

12th July 2025

The Silmo Paris show organisers have revealed the finalists for 2025

The organisers of Silmo Paris have announced the names of the shortlisted finalists in this year’s ‘Optical Design Contest’, an initiative to promote future talent in the optical industry. This year the theme of the competition is “Superhero glasses”, a topic that has sparked creative ideas with diverse aesthetics. This subject aims to highlight the potential for eyewear to as more than a simple accessory.

Indeed, this year, the design contest is directed by Michel Penneman, a renowned international designer and interior architect. The 20205 winner will be announced during the 2025 event in September. Above: Aestral by Louis Sence (Nantes Atlantique School of Design, France) – Aestral is described as visor glasses inspired by the Silver Surfer. The fluid, organic design evokes speed, wind and solitude.

Furthermore, the shortlist includes 10 designs: Aestral by Louis Sence; Bonewave by Mattéo Muzelet-Guédon’; Eco by Beatriz Delcole Belonsi, Gyovanna Marraya de Paula Castoriano, Júlia Fernandes Nascimento, Lucca José Lauro, Kallany Leandrini Paulos; Gaia by Hélène Caffin-Pinon; Loveyes by Camille Jourden; Lunettes de Vision Emotionnelle by Quentin Boudier; Neon by Brice Lebeul and Sentinelle+ by Barthélémy Camoesas; the Inuit Glasses by Yasmin Kaufman and the Sensory Glasses by Gaia Malantuono.

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Bonewave, pictured above, is described as a bone conduction sports product that allow users to listen without blocking their hearing. The concept is designed for athletes, combining safety, functionality and performance.

To find out more about Silmo Paris and the latest news from the show ahead of September, visit the link, https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/09/trending-in-eyewear/

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Sustainable design

Glacier Optics: made in the Alps

16th June 2025

The “made in the Alps” sports eyewear label has released a video to highlight how their Glacier frames are created

Glacier Optics, a specialist sports eyewear label with a particular passion for high altitude activities, have released a new video to explain their production process and the work that goes into producing their frames “behind the scenes”. The label – co-founded by Arnaud Cottet and Benoit Goncourt, snow sports enthusiasts from Switzerland, works with the 30-year-old manufacturer, Lucal Lunettes in Oyonnax, France, and company owner / eyewear authority, Jean Calamand. Their frames even feature the maker’s name with the phrase ‘Fabriqué chez Jean’ featured inside the temple.

Jean Calamand of Lucal in Oyonnax, France – a third generation eyewear producer and innovator in French eyewear production – the company is zero waste

By collaborating with Jean, in the heart of the iconic French eyewear region, the Jura, the brand wishes to affirm its commitment to supporting local, dedicated and forward-thinking production for the creation of highly specialised sustainable sports products. At Lucal, spectacle-making techniques and know-how is passed from generation to generation. The designers and artisans working there today have traditional skills. Alongside this, they have real expertise in using cutting-edge technology – combining the two to create high-quality designs.

Pierredar sunglasses in production in Oyonnax

“By collaborating with Jean, at the heart of this iconic eyewear region, we are affirming our commitment to supporting local, dedicated and forward-thinking production. Because for us, that is what it means to be ‘made in the Alps'” Glacier Optics

Moiry sunglasses by Glacier Optics – removable side shields and Zeiss sun lenses – described as an all-rounder for sport and everyday wear

In 2025, the Glacier Optics product range includes sunglasses developed for a full range of sports in recycled stainless steel, titanium or a 3D printed material – PA12. Additionally, Glacier fits the models with high-quality protective Zeiss sun lenses and are accompanied by finely crafted accessories should the wearer require additional leather inserts or sunglass cords. Glacier Optics has also developed their own elegant Swiss made leather case locally in a collaboration with one of the last remaining tanners in Switzerland, Jürg Zeller. To watch the new video about the making of Glacier Optics frames visit: https://glacieroptics.com/blogs/journal/fabrique-chez-jean

Design & Inspiration

Key Spring/Summer 2025 Trends: lightweight metals

19th May 2025

Lightweight metal frames with contemporary flair are one of the mainstays in eyewear this year. The sleeker constructions with particular details and innovative colours are perfect style choices for a summer re-fresh…

Metal specs tick lots of boxes this season. As well as key qualities of comfort and lightness, subtle colours and interesting design features are ensuring these types of glasses are perfectly on trend. Colour is a particular highlight as designers explore special combinations such as tone-on-tone pairings as well as more classical gold and silver detailing (the finesse of luxury metal finishes is sought after this year). For shapes, the choice is extremely wide, with aviator styles and shapes exploring angular detailing being particularly sought after – while details, for bridges and temples, are absolutely essential for a perfectly stylish finish to the frame. Above: the new models by Ahlem – in the Paris collection, a luxury metal series that uses stainless steel and luxury finishes such as 22K gold and palladium, www.ahlemeyewear.com

Sleek metal aviator designs are always in vogue and this year they are popular for men and women alike. The Drexel model by Erker’s is a take on the iconic aviator shape, produced in stainless steel. The frame is quite oversized with a squarish eye shape and attractive and sleek double bridge. Find out more at www.erkers1879.com

JF3072 by J.F. Rey – from the Allure of Metal collection

The woman’s frame JF3072 is from the French label J.F. Rey. The finnesse of the metal shape fuses with a bright colour combination to create an expressive design with bags of personality.

Each design in this collection, Allure of Metal, which includes 11 colourful graphic metal models, combines two or three shades, carefully juxtaposed and hand applied. This creates a bold chromatic effect, a typical trait of this brand. For more details: www.jfrey.fr

Titanium is also a key material in this segment. A sheet titanium frame style like Powerage – produced by Ørgreen Optics – is highly technical – requiring 100 different processes and specialist design work. The frame combines 100% pure titanium and beta-titanium for wearer comfort and offers a minimalistic style with chic contemporary colourations. www.orgreenoptics.com

Point Reyes by Italian eyewear producer, Blackfin

Blackfin Pacific is a collection developed for the qualities of lightness and comfort, with styles like the Point Reyes created from 3mm block titanium – for the front, paired with ultraflexible 0.5mm beta titanium temples. Blackfin applies the colour by hand, to attain a sophisticated and elegant finish. This frame comes in a choice of colours from green with gold temples to blue with shiny silver temples. www.blackfin.eu

Design & Inspiration

Matteo Cibic Limited Edition eyewear

23rd April 2025

Artist Matteo Cibic designs outstanding limited edition eyewear, Unparallel Visions, launched in Milan

An exclusive collection of asymmetric optical designs in cellulose acetate has been conceived by the artist “to rebalance the distortions and irregularities of everyday life”. Matteo Cibic’s new and beautifully finished limited edition eyewear collection, which is released under the artist’s name, is a true expression of his artistic dreamlike vision – and made entirely in Italy by artisans specialising in creative craftsmanship and authentic handcrafted products. Above: the images featuring the new frames by the artist were generated using AI

Matteo Cibic: Unparallel Visions – sculptural frames, created as ‘objets d’art’ with engraved signature of the artist

Each piece in this new line is represented in an original artwork generated using AI. The collection is carefully made in Italy by artisans who preserve the heritage of eyewear manufacturing know-how (JDO Eyewear). Matteo Cibic’s work currently includes furniture, ceramics, silver and leather homewares and small containers/sculptures (the experimental Smooth Collection). The eyewear collection is available via the eyewear boutique Punto Ottico Humaneyes, Milan.

Images provided courtesy of JDO Eyewear. For more information about the artist visit https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/04/matteo-cibic-unparallel-visions-at-punto-ottico-humaneyes/

Design & Inspiration

Article One: for an active lifestyle

16th April 2025

A tribute to movement and modern design

Debuting new sports-oriented ophthalmic and sun designs for Spring/Summer 2025, Article One continues to propose a new look for sports eyewear, merging athletic sensibility with contemporary design. The frames are designed for individuals who “view style as an active expression of identity” and those who wish to wear attractive finely-tuned, design-oriented eyewear with heightened functionality for sports. Above: Article One frames are made for activities such as golf, yoga, running and cycling

Anchor by Article One – a large design (58 eye size) in the Active Collection by Article One

“Spring brings a sharp mix of performance and polish from Article One ophthalmic frames and sunglasses—stylish double bridges, rich geometric shapes, and grip fit technology, built for active wearers who won’t compromise on aesthetics,” explains David Duralde, Chief Creative Officer, Ogi Eyewear, the parent company of Article One.

Hollow in a walnut finish – a blend of active components in a design that is tasteful and fashionable

Reflecting the seasonal shift to sunnier days, the new colour palette delivers freshness and balance—supporting Article One’s continued focus on intentional living and enduring design.

Described as the “cutest” addition to the sunglasses line at Article One, the Meadow sunglasses have a round shape combined with a slightly upswept end piece to create a subtle feminine elegance. The frame features a variety of special details including the brand’s signature adjustable nosepads.

All Article One frames are handmade in Japan, where traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation come together to ensure exceptional quality and detail. For more information visit www.articleoneeyewear.com