Winners of the 2023 Silmo d’Or Awards
Last Saturday, we had the honour to be a jury member for the Silmo d’Or awards, the most prestigious award ceremony of the optical industry.
After casting our votes, the results were presented to the high jury, led by this years president, the fashion designer Nicolas Fafiotte, who apart from dressing the presenters at the ceremony with his couture designs, also had the tough job to pick this years winners.
The results were presented to us during a breathtaking circus show by the Alexis Gruss company in the Bois de Boulogne circus. We were all treated to an amazing show of equestrian, acrobatic, comic and musical entertainment featuring 24 artists, 50 horses, selected by the company according to criteria of ability, character and aesthetics, an orchestra and a singers. An event that paid tribute to these “golden globe awards” of the Optical Arena.
Led by Silmo president Amelie Morel, the winners of the 30th Silmo d’Or Awards were unveiled to a large audience of optical professionals and press members, and with enthusiasm, we happily showcase them all to you today:
Category: Children
Winner: ETNIA BARCELONA with BA-BAAAANG !
Introducing “Cartoons for Kids”, a fresh collection inspired by the comic world. BA-BAAAANG ! stands out with its explosive design while being environmentally conscious.
Thanks to their innovative temple flex, BA-BAAAANG ! maintains high quality performance while reducing metal consumption by 20%. Additionally, the new flex system in the acetate temples cuts acetate usage by nearly 10%. In case of flex system breakage, easy replacement by the optician is possible. Enjoy unique style and durability!
Category: Sport
Winner: MARCHON withFlyfree – Nike
The Nike Flyfree sunglasses offer interchangeable lens options that latch securely into the frame to help you effortlessly adapt to any environment.
Injected frame material is derived from at least 40% castor bean oil. The 4-base flat lens and slim profile provide everyday coverage, and the nose pad and temple arms are flexible and self-adjust to the shape of your face for a comfortable, personalized fit. Lenses with 100% UVA/UVB protection.
Category: Vision
Winner: MORROW with Morrow eProgressives
Introducing eProgressives These glasses redefine comfort, using advanced lens-in-foil tech to mimic eye focus. A touch activates the lens with electric current, shifting light refraction in 0.6 seconds, up to 1D.
The innovation reduces passive lens power, expanding distant and intermediate vision, corridor clarity, depth perception. Advantages include less blurriness, quick adaptation. In “on-mode,” the lens excels at precision and contrast. A revolutionary visual experience.
Category: MATERIAL / EQUIPMENT
Winner: SAARGOS with Quicksee Free – Plenoptika
The QuickSee Free is the only portable refracto-keratometer to use wavefront aberrometry technology.
It is by combining aberrometry and dynamic vision (through the device) controlled via AI, that it offers the most precise measurements (<=0.25d / ref Subj for 60-70% and of <=0.5d / subj ref for 90% of adult patients). Its design and intuitive conception make it the preferred tool for all practitioners thanks to its light weight and more than 5 hours of autonomy.
Category: OPTICAL FRAME BRANDS & LABELS
Winner: ODLM-SEAPORT with CC1086 – VEDO – Carven
The square shape offers a touch of timeless sophistication. The combination of two acetates, one crystal green and the other speckled green, is sure to captivate the eye.
Golden details:The graphic nose with striations and the calisson on the temples add a subtle touch of luxury. The hinges are also worked with the calisson metal piece.
Category: SUNGLASSES BRANDS & LABELS
Winner: ODLM-SEAPORT with « CC4091S NOVE – Carven
Artistic combination of three acetates. Perfectly matched laminations on the face and sleeve create a striking, eye-catching aesthetic. The square shape, a timeless symbol of elegance, is enhanced by bevels cleverly designed to catch the light from every angle.
Every detail is carefully crafted to perfection, and the openwork gilded metal calisson on the temple is the final touch that sets these glasses apart from any other pair on the market.
Category: TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN EYEWEAR
Winner: SBRUSSET&CO with Meyro-nde OP
Innovate on both functions and form. A frame generated by artificial intelligence interpreting an HD scan, in order to create a unique frame that is completely tailor-made.
Manufactured using 3D titanium printing in one piece, the Meyro-nde OP benefits from fully optimized volumes to provide both ultimate comfort and perfect lens fit, without screws, glue, or thread. Its shape pays tribute to the Meyrowitz opticians’ glasses and represents the combination of modernity and tradition.
Category: SUNGLASSES EYEWEAR DESIGNER
Winner: ANDY WOLF with Blossom col.05
The BLOSSOM sunglasses by Andy Wolf are a stylish, unique accessory. BLOSSOM is inspired by the wildflower meadow that surrounds the headquarters. Since 2022, the brand has been recultivating and preserving 1 square metre of wildflower meadow for every Andy Wolf frame sold.
Handcrafted from exclusively developed Acetate Renew, BLOSSOM is equipped with a removable acetate inner ring in the shape of a 3-dimensional petal. The pastel shades of the triple gradient underline the femininity.
Category: OPTICAL FRAME EYEWEAR DESIGNER
Winner: CUTLER AND GROSS with 9126 Lunettes Cat-Eye
An archive frame first worn by Cutler and Gross customer Elton John was reworked through a modern lens, resulting in the 9126 optical. The eccentric silhouette pairs a curved browline with angular lugs and chamfering.
It’s sculpted with a split-layer construction that lightens the Black acetate with transparent temple-edges. Design details include Horizontal Oyster frontal pins, 5-barrel hinges, Compass Star temple pins Hazard core wire, Gold-foil logo inside temple Minimal temple tips.
Category: JURY’S SPECIAL PRIZE
Winner: LAFONT with Ouvrage
Maison Lafont has teamed with Sekimoto to mark the occasion by creating a unique frame. Satoshi Sekimoto, Meilleur Ouvrier de France in Haute-Couture embroidery, and Thomas LAFONT, combined their passion and together created an exquisite, embroidered frame, Ouvrage.
Based on an Haute Couture concept developed by Thomas Lafont, Satoshi Sekimoto has crafted onto these original medium embroidering pearls and embellishments ornamenting the frame like a dress.
Category: PREMIERE CLASS
Winner: VERONIKA WILDGRUBER with LANE
The PREMIERE CLASS awards and supports a new vision of eyewear creativity from the “fashion accessory” viewpoint. And so, at each edition of the World Optical Fair, a PREMIÈRE CLASSE prize is awarded during the famous SILMO d’OR awards ceremony.
With this frame design by Veronika Wildgruber, sophisticated Hollywood glamour meets summer festival season. Feminine cat eye shape, soft tint lenses. Elegant and nonchalant. Like made for a ride into sunset or embracing the first ray of light after a night spent dancing.
We had a rough time judging over the many nominated brands, but are very pleased with the final results. Everyone at TEFmag wants to congratulates this years winners on a very much deserved award. Keep surprising us with your amazing skills and awesome eyewear designs. TEF loves you ALL!! <3











