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Silmo Paris 2025: RIGARDS

25th September 2025

A fresh collaborative release between RIGARDS and Ziggy Chen, the RG1943ZC, codenamed “Moon Owl”, is exquisite in every detail

Symbols often connected with the mystery and magic of the night, the imagery of the clairvoyant wise owl and the moon of intuition with its changing phases: intertwined with an optimized oval shape, the elegant new glasses from RIGARDS have been codenamed “Moon Owl”. The owl silhouette continues a signature design trait of the label (Nite Owl was released in 2019 – https://www.eyestylist.com/2019/06/divergent-designs-rigards/). Moreover, the frame’s rims evoke an artful arrangement of crescent moons. Congruent with the mood of a collection — presented at Paris Fashion Week — which celebrates the ethereality of watercolour paintings, the RIGARDS artisans handpainted the patina hues on the frame, lending subtle individuality to each pair. Above: “Moon Owl” by RIGARDS x Ziggy Chen

RIGARDS “Moon Owl” – handmade and handpainted, the frame has a flowing design elegance

The unique sunglass clip channels the stylistic influence of Streamline Moderne (the key aesthetic behind an earlier collaborative design with Ziggy Chen), again reflecting a strong unified design language. The frame style RG1943ZC – which fits both male and female wearers equally well, is being released in six elegantly crafted nuanced “dirty” hues, another unique signature look of the eyewear label.

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RIGARDS: Moon Owl will show at SILMO PARIS 2025

RIGARDS will show the new frame design in Paris this weekend via private viewings at their stand at SILMO Paris – Hall 7 (C104). Find out more about RIGARDS’ history and frame craftsmanship at www.rigards.com

Design + Inspiration

SILMO Paris 2025: J.F. Rey

24th September 2025

The French eyewear company continues the celebrations for its 40th anniversary with a new collection, a tribute to the brand’s heritage and commitment to design innovation

The premium collection, presented as an expression of creative heritage, craftsmanship and innovation, reveals a particular character across the styles, with distinctive aesthetics and constructions achieved by means of exclusive technological advancements. The style of the frames is carefully rooted in the DNA of the J.F. Rey design style, with familiar iconic shapes taking on new characteristics and a subtle mix of premium materials and carefully curated colours. Above: bold sunglasses shapes are characteristic of the collection at J.F. Rey for the new season

J.F. Rey – JF3114 – a subtle gradient colour effect

Highlights at SILMO Paris will include the SLEDGE series, with men’s models characterised by a bold statement design style, uncompromising robustness, and innovative technologies. For women, the collection offers a more sensitive and accessible approach to premium eyewear design, with shapes to suit all faces. The gradient effect is the signature of the new season (see JF3114 above).

J.F. Rey – JF3135 – distinctive acetate patterns are a typical feature of the collection

Colour and combinations of colour remain a key area of focus, with subtle metallic effects, original contrasts, and deep autumnal shades featured. At the Paris show the brand will also unveil “select wood veneers” in the Carbon Inside eyewear range, a creative approach to materials which pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of the brand. Find out more at www.jfrey.fr

Design + Inspiration

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

23rd September 2025

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.com – at 1800 CET today.

Sustainable design

Silmo Paris 2025: NINA MÛR previews Luminiers

22nd September 2025

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.

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.

Boutiques

Luxury retailing: Götti Switzerland showroom, Lucerne

18th September 2025

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

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, Switzerland – www.gotti.ch

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