Silmo d’Or // Winners 2024 Edition

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The prestigious SILMO d’Or awards, the ultimate accolade in the optics and eyewear sector, have once again recognized the industry’s most innovative and creative achievements.

This year’s winners, selected from an impressive list of nominees, showcase cutting-edge design, technology, and craftsmanship that push the boundaries of eyewear.

Let’s take a closer look at the exceptional brands and designers who earned this coveted recognition!

Category: CHILDREN

Lafont – “Roudoudou”

Lafont, a specialist in pediatric eyewear, presents its first model specifically designed for premature infants. Roudoudou has been developed specifically for premature babies, with dimensions and geometry adapted to their needs.

The frame is injection-molded and made from a bio-based material derived from castor oil. The optical and morphological challenges of premature infants led us to start from scratch. The frame is intended to be worn permanently from the very first months.

CATEGORY: SPORT

Out Of – “Acuity”

Acuity by OUT OF is able to correct an extremely wide range of visual disorders, offering unprecedented clarity of vision without sacrificing weight or field of view. Acuity’s ophthalmic lenses milled from solid are at the heart of its revolutionary design.

In contrast to the standard on the market, Acuity’s ophthalmic lenses are milled from a single block of material, assuring precise and uniform correction of visual disorders and maximum levels of performance.

CATEGORY: OPTICAL FRAME « BRANDS & LABELS »

Nina Ricci – “SNR403” De Rigo Vision

Oversized acetate glasses with an iconic vintage shape. In this model, past and present merge thanks to the geometric temples that balance the rounded front.

The iconic grosgrain motif is visible on the inside and the Nina Ricci lettering logo adorns the left temple. Available in this shaded color variant, inspired by the iconic Nina Ricci model worn by Jacqueline Kennedy.

CATEGORY: SUNGLASSES « BRANDS & LABELS »

Zilli – “ZI65109 C01” Grosfilley France

The ZILLI frame features grained leather inserts on the bridge and temples, highlighted by gold titanium. It is exceptionally soft and light, with integrated flex hinges for perfect adaptability.

CATEGORY: OPTICAL FRAME « EYEWEAR DESIGNER »

Pierre Eyewear – “Lady”

Pierre Eyewear‘s My Lady revisits the elegance of the 70s with a resolutely modern twist. Its bold, feminine lines, inspired by iconic VOGUE covers, gracefully envelop the face while asserting a strong character.

The frame plays on subtle contrasts, combining retro curves with contemporary details. Designed for those who dare to assert their style, My Lady embodies timeless, refined elegance. This creation is an ode to assertive femininity.

CATEGORY: SUNGLASSES « EYEWEAR DESIGNER »

Prodesign – “Censur”

CENSUR is the result of an internal design session where rules were set aside, allowing creativity to push the limits of traditional eyewear design. Born from free-flowing ideas and the playful exploration of geometrical shapes and clean lines, CENSUR is a testament to unbounded creativity.

A thin sheet construction is cleverly seen throughout the design, adding depth and dimension to this sculptural eyewear. CENSUR by Prodesign proves that design doesn’t have to know any boundaries.

Jury’s special award

PARASITE DESIGN – “MORPH Alpha”

The “MORPH alpha – Clara Besnard” is a frame made entirely of spare parts and old stock sourced from the workshops of the futuristic eyewear brand Parasite and the vintage optic shop Bidules. The artist and designer Clara Besnard handcrafted the MORPH1 as a tentacular system, with its main roots formed from a Parasite MORPH V01 (2003) and secondary roots made of acetate temples and fronts from the 1970s-80s.

CSR AWARD

SKANS

The winning company SKANS was chosen for its minimalist approach aimed at slowing down the consumption of eyewear: timeless frames that are only launched when new to reduce the need for renewal, timeless packaging (often without printing), to limit the need for redesigns, the availability of identical spare parts for all models, or on-demand production to avoid overstocking…

The company also demonstrated an approach that takes into account the entire lifecycle of the frames, which are, for example, made from a single material (100% stainless steel, including nose pads) to maximize recycling.

CSR AWARD

VANNI

Vanni The first Italian company in the eyewear industry to become a “Società Benefit” (the Italian equivalent of a Company with a Mission) in 2021, Vanni has demonstrated its ability to monitor its social, environmental and societal CSR performance in terms of figures and best practices. The company even goes so far as to have its employees rate its performance in various areas (via a survey). 100% of VANNI’s staff have taken training modules on sustainable development (between 5 and 22h of training per employee). In 2023/2024, the company carried out an internal reorganization guided by an organizational psychologist to define each person’s roles and responsibilities more clearly and respond to employees’ needs. Particularly rooted in its local area, Vanni supports numerous local organizations in Turin and Piedmont. A Cradle to Gate LCA also enabled the company to make a number of adjustments to limit the environmental impact of its products.

Since its launch in 1994, the SILMO d’Or has been a not-to-be-missed event, celebrating the talent and creativity of the entire eyewear industry. As proud jury members, we are delighted that our editor selected some of this year’s winners from over 350 incredible companies, all vying for the ultimate recognition of their ingenuity and inventiveness.

Congratulations to all the designers for their outstanding contributions to eyewear design and for helping us continue our mission to save the world from mediocre eyewear! Your passion and innovation keep raising the bar for the entire industry.

SILMO PARIS 2025

September 26-29, 2025
Paris Nord, Villepinte

SILMO is the most exciting international optics and eyewear trade, which takes place at the exhibition Center Paris Nord Villepinte (Paris), and welcomes the professional of the optical & eyewear sector.

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Professionals from all over the world, of all ages and backgrounds, who work tirelessly every day to improve vision and enhance the beauty of the eyes. Mobilized and enthusiastic professionals who share strong values and convictions and offer a fresh perspective on optics: YOU ARE THE SILMO GENERATION! The SILMO generation knows that this annual event is the focal point for all visionaries.

Attracting trade visitors and exhibitors worldwide since 1967SILMO has established itself as the most significant international optics and eyewear industry event based on three areas - fashion, technology and health. The trade show hosts exciting live editions annually at Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc des Expositions, breaking into new markets and promoting innovation and design.

Higher, further, stronger, SILMO Paris 2024 is more than just a trade show. Guided by the values of commitment, respect and high standards, this event celebrates the excellence and passion that drive our industry. In this exceptional year, we are delighted to welcome professionnals from all over the world to share our vision of the future topics

Amélie Morel

President, SILMO

Recognised as a dynamic centre of attraction within the industry, SILMO Paris is ambitiously preparing to support its community through proactive and intiatives such as SILMO Next, SILMO d’Or & SILMO AcademyThis international event embodies the innovative vision of the topics and eyewear industry, combining avant-gardism, know-how and expertise.

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