The countdown to Silmo Paris has begun, and we know the anticipation is building up to see what’s new on the horizon. The independent eyewear brands lined up offer an intriguing range of collections that you certainly don’t want to miss, but rest assured, the TEFmag team is here to guide you, curating a shortlist of ‘Must-See’ brands. Explore the unique collections of these independent eyewear brands, each one a testament to creativity and innovation.
Oddity Spectacles
Concept designer Blanco de la Osa is back in Paris with an electrifying new design concept: Oddity. This groundbreaking collection, dubbed Polymathes, features two standout pieces—Hypatia and Copernicus. What makes these designs truly exceptional? They come with interchangeable sun lenses that blend versatility with a touch of sophistication.
Naming your creations after such monumental historical figures is no small feat. Blanco de la Osa chose to honor Hypatia and Copernicus—two icons of intellectual brilliance and exploration. These names embody the spirit of Homo Universalis: the relentless quest to uncover the unknown with precision and rigor. Each design in this collection isn’t just a stylish accessory; it’s a tribute to pivotal moments in human history and our journey to understand the universe. This timeless design invites us to connect with the very essence of our quest for knowledge and discovery.
The secret ingredient behind each exclusive piece in the Oddity collection? The indomitable human spirit. Meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in Japan, each pair of Oddity Spectacles is a testament to extraordinary craftsmanship. Every piece is made one by one, ensuring that it not only reflects but enhances your unique personality. This is where exceptional design meets unparalleled artistry.
Alexis GILLES
Alexis GILLES continues to expand his portfolio, introducing limited edition collections that showcase his creative flair at his Silmo Paris booth.
His designs are refreshingly unique, and are a far cry from traditional collections. His work features decorative insertions, hop flower inclusions, volume work, facial engravings, and more.
Drawing on both optical and workshop experience, Alexis understands the needs of both wearers and opticians. He recognized that opticians frequently grapple with inventory constraints. To address this, he offers a diverse color palette and adjustable sizing options, promising less stock and more choice. His frames, designed for in-store disassembly, enable quick replacement of mechanical parts.
Additionally, the adjustable elements are easily accessible, ensuring opticians can fine-tune the fit without damaging the frame. Prioritizing wearer comfort, Alexis’s frames boast optimized nose contact surfaces and rounded, shoulder-fitted branches. The branches can even be shortened by 10mm for a personalized fit.
Alexis GILLES now offers three customisable collections: “Les petits ponts”, “Constellation” with acetate branches, and “V8” with wide branches.
POP kHORN
Bold new eyewear brand POP kHORN, is making its debut at SILMO, where it promises to surprise opticians with its innovative take on buffalo horn frames.
This unique brand skillfully blends natural horn charm and vibrant acetates, crafting vintage-style frames with a modern twist. Each handmade piece masterfully merges top-tier materials with a contemporary design ethos.
At their Silmo booth, opticians will discover buffalo horn glasses like they’ve never seen before: modern, colorful, and perfectly in tune with current trends. The brand stands out for its ability to reinvent a traditional material, offering sophisticated, one-of-a-kind frames that capture the essence of neo-retro style.
The new brand is forging a robust alliances with opticians devoted to delivering premium, unique products to their customers. This partnership enables professionals to enrich their offerings with distinctive, handmade eyewear. With its debut at SILMO, POP kHORN ushers in a fresh benchmark in luxury eyewear, seamlessly blending tradition and innovation.
Caroline Abram
While gazing at the Eiffel Tower in sunny Las Vegas, don’t miss the chance to explore the stunning eyewear collection by the talented Caroline Abram. Her designs, a true testament to her exceptional creativity and craftsmanship, are truly a sight to behold.
Caroline Abram’s eponymous brand is nothing short of a love letter to femininity, elegance, and audacious self-expression.
As a Parisian designer with an eye for the extraordinary, Caroline crafts eyewear that transcends mere functionality, offering pieces that are definitive style statements. Her collections are an ode to women who seek to feel not just beautiful, but sensual and empowered, seamlessly blending Parisian glamour with a touch of vintage allure.
Caroline’s collection is more than just accessories. Each piece is a personal expression tool, recognized for its bold shapes and vibrant colors that compliment a woman’s mood, makeup, and attire. Caroline promotes the idea that eyewear should reflect its wearer’s adaptable, dynamic style.
Kalopsia
The presence at SILMO Paris 2024 of upcomming Greek eyewear brand KALOPSIA, underscores their rapid growth and awareness in the global eyewear market. They quickly gained recognition for their premium quality frames that challenge conventional design norms.
Each piece in their collection is crafted to empower wearers, encouraging self-expression and confidence.
KALOPSIA is an up-and-coming eyewear brand that brings together Greek and French artistry to produce top-notch, audacious frames. Their designs are handcrafted in Greece and France, each one designed with the goal of empowering individuals and inspiring a zest for life.
The innovative brand is introducing an extended collection, featuring its debut metal frame, a unique blend of elegance and modernity. The lightweight metal frame stands out for its perfect balance of grace and boldness, marked by a distinct high eyebrow outline. Each frame, a testament to refinement, creativity, and femininity, is meticulously handcrafted. They’re also debuting their exclusive REVOLUTION R14AP acetate model for the respected SILMO D’or award, underlining their attention to detail.
J.F. REY
J.F. REY follows its differentiating path in eyewear for SILMO 2024, always led by the desire to create something new, different, and surprising. A demonstration of all the unlimited creativity and technological potential of the brand when it comes to design its glasses.
The SILMO 2024 collection focuses on diversity “All different, all J.F. REY” with a particularly comprehensive and highly distinctive offer.
J.F. REY’s men’s collection is a testament to innovation, blending technical prowess, material fusion, and elegance in a unique way. In parallel, their women’s designs capitalize on the versatility and creative potential of acetate, a testament to their ingenuity. Their SQUARE concept, with its iconic square design, is a standout feature.
Following the success of their previous release, they are now introducing a new range of sunglasses. Moreover, they’ve hinted at an upcoming collaboration with HIDEO KOJIMA.
Leisure Society
This Silmo, Leisure Society proudly unveils 8 new styles as part of their exquisite eyewear collection for Spring 2025.
Among these, 5 styles join the esteemed core collection, spotlighting 12k & 18k gold, and 24k gold-plated titanium frames.
Each piece showcases meticulously crafted metalwork, serving as an homage to the visionaries of past eras, including artists, poets, and craftsmen, all of whom inspire an unwavering dedication to crafting enduring heirlooms for generations to come.
In addition, the collection welcomes three new styles to the ‘Italian Classics’ capsule, where a thicker acetate construction is harmoniously paired with intricately forged gold-plated titanium core-wires and hardware. These new offerings boast bold, classically inspired silhouettes, adding a touch of timeless elegance to the brand’s distinguished lineup.
Helden Optical
Helden Optical is gearing up once again for Silmo Paris, committed to showcase their remarkable craftsmanship.
They’re set to introduce their slim Metal collection, crafted from a unique copper alloy.
Despite its metal constitution and slender 2.3mm thickness, it seamlessly fits into their standard collection, embodying the distinctive “Helden” style.
The frames sport a galvanic color treatment, complemented by two transparent coatings for added depth. Their confidence in their work is compelling, and they warmly invite you to their stand at Silmo to experience their enthusiasm firsthand.
Furthermore, Helden Optical has expanded their palette with an array of new acetate colors, featuring the most vibrant green you’ll ever see and a highly marketable shade. These colors will be integrated into their existing models and will also grace a few new models set to debut later in the year.
Tech Print Industries
At Vision Expo West, opticians visiting the TPI booth can expect to witness the future of eyewear firsthand.
TPI will be live 3D printing in collaboration with Genera, show-casing the seamless integration of their technology into real-time production. This collaboration highlights TPI’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in eyewear manufacturing.
TPI is set to reveal innovative advancements like their vapor smoothing technology that improves eyewear finish and adds UV protection, targeting mass production. Attendees will get to see AI-designed frames, including designs inspired by architect Gaudí, and a floral motif, showcasing the swift conversion of intricate patterns into 3D-printable models. In partnership with Fabian Schuster from HP 3D printing, TPI will exhibit a scan-to-print frame, highlighting the effortless blending of advanced scanning and 3D printing for personalized eyewear.
Opticians can delve into TPI’s expanded material offerings, such as the PA12 nylon, which offers rich color saturation combined with a titanium temple. The latest collections from TPI’s Designer Collective, featuring exclusive designs by European independent designers will also be on display.
Masunaga K三
At this Silmo Paris, you can feast your eyes on the exciting partnership between Masunaga Optical and K三, or “K-3”.
This fresh, luxury home and lifestyle brand, a brainchild of globally acclaimed Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, brings high-grade luxury eyewear that marries vintage echoes with fashion-forward contemporary design, combining nostalgic elements with modern design.
Masunaga Optical, a Japanese eyewear legacy since 1905, lays emphasis on the finesse and superior quality of their products. Their integrated production system, honed over a century, is the backbone of their unparalleled craftsmanship.
The “MASUNAGA since 1905” collection is a heartfelt homage to their classic and timeless designs, preserving the essence of Masunaga’s historic frames.
Wolfin Eyewear
Louisiana inspired design can be found in Paris, with the new “Roots” collection by Wolfin Eyewear.
Designed by Inge De Muynck, and inspired by the vibrant Cajun culture, this collection pays tribute to the Cajun music that inspired De Muynck’s father during his travels.
The campaign images reflect her commitment to authenticity, providing a refreshing contrast to the idealized portrayals in fashion.
This collection captures the essence of Louisiana’s lively music, warm climate, and enigmatic allure. The colors evoke the vibrancy of its architecture and the mystery of its swamps, with the photoshoot reflecting this captivating ambiance through evocative, shadowy imagery.
Wolfin Eyewear is not merely a brand; it represents a bold statement. The company challenges conventional beauty standards by featuring individuals from diverse backgrounds rather than traditional models. Embracing the motto “You too can shine”, the brand emphasizes that every person possesses their own unique beauty. Diversity and inclusivity are central to their philosophy.
EKKIU
Introducing EKKIU, an audacious eyewear collection designed for the trendsetting zoomers. The name is borrowed from an Italian Gen-Z slang, symbolizing “More & More” in every aspect; more style, more quality, more fun.
This vibrant collection, conceived and produced in Switzerland, is crafted from handmade, eco-friendly Acetate, coupled with high-end Tritan lenses from Eastman.
EKKIU promises not just a fashion statement, but also unparalleled optical quality and clear vision. This is an authentic blend of fashion and function. EKKIU sunglasses encapsulate genuine charm, blending a dash of vintage flair with contemporary style. The lively Acetate frames, paired with matching tinted lenses, reflect the spirited and colorful life of zoomers.
In a recent venture, EKKIU made a dynamic entry into the fashion-forward territories of Italy and Greece, garnering exceptional feedback. Opticians are thrilled with the daring designs and superior quality, viewing the fresh EKKIU line as a chance to provide a customized RX solution to the captivating Gen Z demographic.
Enni Marco
Discover the best of Enni Marco’s luxurious collections at Silmo Paris.
Their highlight will be the Emilia line, featuring the stunning ORO (GOLD) collection. Known for its exquisite gold-coated rims and elegant designs, the ORO collection is Enni Marco’s most prestigious offering, designed to captivate even the most discerning customers. The gold plating, contemporary shapes, and intricate temple designs create eyewear that exudes refined taste and sophistication.
Also on display will be the Vigneto Collection, inspired by the serene vineyards of Tuscany. This collection blends nature’s beauty with modern fashion, offering unique styles for those who appreciate life’s finer moments. The monolens design, with its delicate grape leaf motif, and the exclusive acetate that mirrors the intricate beauty of grape vines, make each pair of glasses a bold statement.
Discover eyewear that not only meets the highest fashion standards but also sets new trends. Their collections, celebrated globally, are renowned for their distinctive style and exceptional quality.
Enjoy Silmo Paris and the charm of The City of Love, and make the most of the opportunity to discover exceptional eyewear brands. Elevate your optical store’s collection with standout independent eyewear that sets you apart.
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