As summer winds down, we are receiving a lot of stories about all sorts of new models and new collections of eyeglasses and sunglasses that will be featured at SILMO Paris coming up 20-23 September. We thought we would share a few brands you will definitely want to see for yourself if you are attending.
Henry Julien – Hall 7 D036
Henry Julien is expanding their classic eyewear lines with a new Luxe Collection that will surely astonish and amaze even the most ardent eyewear aficionado. With a captivating design and an explorer’s style, Dune is designed for those who face the world with an adventure of the desert and the allure of its shifting forms, capturing the grace and strength of nature. Made of gold titanium and brown acetate.
SUITTO – Hall 7 D085
Suitto is a family company with its own factory in Barcelona, where they control the quality and can manufacture special designs and colors according to the needs of each optician. All of Suitto’s designers and craftspeople are opticians, with long experience in the optical profession, allowing them to meet the needs of both the eye care professional and end user.
TOMPOUCE SOLKALOPSIA – Hall 7 ST09
Visitors to KALOPSIA’s booth at SILMO Paris will have the opportunity to explore the full range of bold, handmade frames and be among the first to view and try on this new limited edition metal design. The KALOPSIA REVOLUTION R14AP acetate model is up for a SILMO D’or award. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique design caters to the bold.
REVOLUTION R14APVASUMA – Hall 7 D032
An anchor iron is a device in a building that holds different parts together with an inserted iron piece. This way, wooden and iron beams are anchored into an adjacent masonry by attaching anchor irons to the beams. These irons and their design are a new addition to the Vasuma design palette. You will be seeing them in the future on both frames and other materials.
NINA MÛR Hall 7 D110
NINA MÛR is a Madrid-based eyewear company that makes ethical eyeglasses from scratch, one by one. NINA MÛR is a fusion of quality craftsmanship and technology. They use only the finest European parts to bring you the most refined, natural wooden eyeglass frames. They are introducing a new “Ecosystem’ Collection at SILMO like this Juno Sunglass.
JunoGLASKLAR – Hall 7 B235
The sustainable GLASKLAR marketing concept is a unique and effective way to market yourself. It consists of a combination of individually printed bottles and the NachfüllBAR. The concept drives incremental practice visits and sales opportunities that you wouldn’t normally get in the normal biannual examination routine. The GLASKLAR system keeps customers coming back, every 6-8 weeks for a refull. The GLASKAR lens cleaner is 100 % recyclable, Made in Germany, the GLASKLAR bottles are fully personalized and already embraced by more than 5000 opticians worldwide.
Flippanlook – Hall 7 ST22
When you need reading glasses but don’t wish to wear them all the time, the Flippanlook is a beautiful accessory of fashionable foldable reading glasses on a chain. They even make some very handsome foldable reading glasses for men as well.
Blackfin – Hall 7 F038
Blackfin will be showcasing some very new styles at SILMO including two oversized women’s styles steeped in contemporary design and color. The new Blackfin Atlantic collection will feature a thin airy lightness that is sure to be a popular addition to its storied line of titanium perfection.
Zumatheo – Hall 7 F129
One of our perennial favorite stands to visit is theo. theo has always led the industry with bold designs and colors and this Antwerp-based eyewear company never ceases to amaze.
stripLafont – Hall 7 F130
Maison Lafont is a hometown favorite since 1923. Lafont has a rich tradition of making beautiful eyeglasses and sunglasses in the Haut-Jura region of France and selling them to optical shops worldwide who share their passion for fine designs.
PARADIS color 4069Tech Print Industries – Hall 7 F262
There is 3D-printed eyewear and then there is TPI or Tech Print Industries. TPI has proven itself to be miles ahead of the rest of the 3D-printed eyewear market. Take a look at this Gaudi-inspired AI Frame. TPI is where manufacturing, design, and innovation converge to make your eyewear dreams a reality.
ROLF – Hall 7 D052
Rolf has been a sustainable fashion leader for years, winning the prestigious SILMO d’Or from its very first days. This year Rolf brings the Lupid to Paris. Lupin takes your look to a whole new level with a wood and caster bean combination that is as discreet as a secret agent and charming as a butterfly on the catwalk.
Lupin
The Optical Women’s Association will be presenting its first international event at SILMO on Friday, September 20th from 4:00-5:00 on the SILMO Talks stage. The OWA has been a game-changer in the U.S. and will surely be a wonderful asset in the European optical community.
About SILMO 2024
SILMO promises to be an important event for the entire optics sector, combining innovation, reflection, and discussions to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Join the Optical Journal at SILMO Paris, September 20-23, 2024 at Paris Nord Villepinte.
