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  | Eyestylist 23rd September 2025

3D printed eyewear as a creative language: Paloceras releases Hydroceras

The new 3D printed edition captures water in motion – with two colourways

Today Paloceras introduce Hydroceras, a limited edition conceived as liquid frozen in time. Shaped through digital sculpting, algorithmic design, and additive manufacturing, Hydroceras channels the sensation of flowing water, held still long enough to be worn.

Two versions of the frame are launching, Hydroceras Cryosea (pictured above) – a colourway described as a translucent blue inspired by frozen oceans and the crystalline flow beneath their surface. Noctyra, in translucent grey, evokes liquid at night, a shade that hovers between clarity and disappearance. The team say that behind the technology lies the work of experienced designers and optometrists who have refined the designs for precision and wearability.

Hydroceras by Paloceras launches today – colour Noctyra

Alexis Perron-Corriveau, Design Director of Paloceras, said: “With Hydroceras, we wanted to shape eyewear as if it were a living current. It is about capturing movement, yet holding it still long enough to be worn. The process has been a dialogue between algorithms, materials and the discipline of optical design.”

Collaborating designer Paris Koutsavelis added: “Each frame begins as a sculptural idea, modelled by hand before being translated into high definition printing. My background in both design and optics keeps me searching for a balance between organic curves and industrial precision. Hydroceras is a step towards eyewear as a true extension of identity, not just an accessory.”

Find out more as the Limited Edition drops on the website at www.paloceras.comat 1800 CET today.

  | Eyestylist 22nd September 2025

Silmo Paris 2025: NINA MÛR previews Luminiers

SILMO PARIS 2025 preview: The Spanish independent brand’s capsule eyewear collection celebrates design as art

NINA MÛR’s Luminiers pays tribute to two groundbreaking movements that transformed the 20th century: the radical boldness and geometric irreverence of the Memphis Group, and the structural purity and poetic functionality of Bauhaus.

These spectacular designs are conceived as small pieces of architecture for the face. There are three distinctive silhouettes in the collection – each one exploring new forms of aesthetic, technical, and emotional expression. “Like miniature lamps or graphic pieces”, the glasses have been designed to challenge the boundary between the utilitarian and the artistic. Above and below: the new model Klee in the Luminiers Collection – showing at Silmo this weekend

Ziggy by NINA MÛR – one of three statement models in the new collection

Each model has its own name, its own soul, and a visual story where colour combinations surprise and unexpected geometries challenge the perception of eyewear design. The expressive model Lina, with an oval structure as its base shape, is inspired by Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi, and blends structure and fluidity in a clean elegant silhouette. Model Ziggy, a vibrant hexagonal shape, plays with volume and colour from a rebellious and graphic perspective. Designed with square, poetic lines, model Klee evokes the lyrical abstraction of the artist, Paul Klee.

Lina by NINA MÛR

About NINA MÛR – NINA MÛR’s handmade small-batch eyewear collections use distinctive high-quality sustainable materials, transforming the glasses into objects of desire and contemplation—meant to be worn and displayed. Luminiers is the latest capsule by the brand, and will launch at SILMO Paris 2025. Presented not just as functional pieces but as emotion, identity and art,  Luminiers is a collection that celebrates the intersection between gaze and object, everyday use and one-of-a-kind wearable art.

Each frame is created in refined natural materials and the signature lightweight birch wood material that is so loved by the brand. This material is sustainable, as well as having numerous functional properties including, lightness, durability, and high flexibility. The material colours beautifully, opening up a creative world where natural tones and brightly coloured shades can be explored like paints in an artist’s palette. NINA MÛR eyewear is designed by Lorena Serrano, Founder and Creative Director. Find our more about the history of the brand at https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/09/eyestylist-silmo-exclusive-nina-mur/ and visit the brand website at www.ninamur.com.

  | Eyestylist 18th September 2025

Luxury retailing: Götti Switzerland showroom, Lucerne

A dedicated flagship showroom – ‘Home of Götti’ – celebrates the Götti Perspective eyewear collection – the space which has been conceived as a gallery-style concept store is located in the Götti Brand Store in Lucerne, a historic premises that provides insight into the manufacture of rimless eyewear and showcases the world‘s largest selection of the Swiss eyewear brand

Pure lines, minimalism, and innovative materials; aluminium cubes and bold transparent orange structures: the newly renovated showroom, where Götti was first created 30 years ago, provides insight into the creation and manufacturing process at the company, showcasing the workmanship and innovation of the Götti Perspective collection. Visitors can explore the entire collection and will find exclusive, artistic one-offs and limited edition models that can only be seen in this space. The renovated space opened to the public this month. Above: the showroom features bold architectural displays in orange and white; below – unique designs are  featured alongside the ‘Perspective’ collection

Showroom, Lucerne – ‘Home of Götti’

About Götti Switzerland – Götti is a premium eyewear producer, founded by Sven Götti. The brand focuses on minimalism, craftsmanship and technical excellence. Offering a whole selection of acetate, metal and horn glasses, they are also specialists in 3D printing and production of lightweight, rimless design. Find out more on Eyestylist.com at https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/04/3d-printed-styles-released-at-gotti-switzerland/

GÖTTI BRAND STORE LUZERN, Götti + Niederer, Mühlenplatz 1, 6004 Luzern, Switzerlandwww.gotti.ch

  | Eyestylist 16th September 2025

Mexico: artists Kobayashi / Aumann at Dr.York optical boutique

Launched in May, the installation explores diffused edges, gradients and dynamic colour transitions inside the Dr.York optical store

Mexico City’s Dr. York shares their installation project by renowned Mexican artists Pablo Kobayashi & Lucia Aumann (@pablokobayashi and @lucia.aumann. The installation creates a bold statement for the store which expresses their commitment to arts collaboration and close integration with the Dr. York community.
“We decided at the end of 2024 to begin defining possible ideas,” the artists explain. “The final piece acts as a ‘modulator’ of the dynamics that José and Laura generate [in the store] and that uniquely define the characteristic atmosphere of the place.
A series of characters manifest behind the curtain asynchronously, suggesting that something is happening. In a constant game of colours that intensify and attenuate with each change in pressure, you see something regardless of whether it is visually perceived as a defined silhouette. The curtain does not divide. It rather suggests other layers, other depths, and other presences.” Above: the installation “ESPECTROS’ by Pablo Kobayashi and Lucia Aumann – at Dr.York
Independent optical store, Dr. York in Mexico City – the installation brings a completely different experience to those that enter

“We deeply appreciate the opportunity that José and Elena gave us to integrate ourselves even more into a project that we are so fond of. Over time, it has become one of those corners that feels familiar and close in our immense city, Mexico City….” Pablo Kobayashi & Lucia Aumann

Independent optical retailer, Dr. York
Dr.York is one of Mexico City’s leaders in independent optical retailing and specialists in finely curated eyewear collections. They have stores in Mexico City and Guadalajara and offer high-end and luxury frames from brands that include LAPIMA, Lazare Studio, AHLEM,  Paloceras, Kuboraum, Oscar Magnuson, Theo and Moscot. Their stores are designed more like showrooms. They provide a unique eyewear consultation and buying experience for their close-knit local communities. Find out more on Eyestylist: https://www.eyestylist.com/2023/04/dr-york-colonia-americana-guadalajara/
Mexico’s optical retailer – Dr.York, Mexico City
About the artists
Pablo Kobayashi is a Mexican architect and designer whose work extends to a wide array of material explorations. The artist Lucia Aumann, who is working with Kobayashi, is a specialist in materiality and uses textiles and pneumatic systems to explore “self-organising systems, morphology and perception”. Find out more: https://dryork.mx/blogs/refraccion/espectros-x-kobayashi-aumann

  | Eyestylist 15th September 2025

Trending in eyewear: SILMO Paris 2025

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

Trending in eyewear: oval shapes – a classic example from Lafont Paris – model Tulipe

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

Premiere Wood Frame by ROLF – made in the Tyrol –  nominated for a SILMO d’Or

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

Rimless eyewear: HOET Couture will show new unique rimless styles with a bold identity

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

French eyewear focusing on craft and quality: Maggio Eyewear – model Brigitte in colour “Salins” – informed by the colours of St. Tropez’s Plage des Salins

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

70s design inspiration: Wenke by Götti Switzerland

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

A new collection by HAPTER, launching in Paris

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

Horses by PRESS Eyewear – from the Punks Collection – produced in 8mm Mazzucchelli bio acetate, made in Japan

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

Diffuser Tokyo is “one to seek out”  at SILMO Paris 2025

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