Golden SILMO d’Or 2025 trophy in Paris at sunset with official nominees announcement.

SILMO d’Or 2025 // Official Nominees Revealed

Golden SILMO d’Or trophy in Paris at sunset, symbolizing the 2025 eyewear awards.

SILMO d’Or 2025 nominees announced

The countdown has begun. Last week, the panel of experts gathered to select the five nominees in each category of the 32nd SILMO d’Or Awards, celebrating the very best in eyewear innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship.

On Saturday, September 27th, the winners will be revealed at the Pavillon Gabriel in Paris, where the global optical community will unite to applaud the year’s most outstanding achievements.

Here are the SILMO d’Or 2025 nominees:

Children’s Eyewear

From playful designs to technical brilliance, the Children’s category highlights brands that understand the delicate balance of durability, comfort, and style. The 2025 SILMO eyewear awards nominees in this category are:

  • JulboIntensity Junior (FR)

  • LookkinoLookkino Tri-X (IT)

  • Manti Manti3D Collection (GER)

  • MinimaBB Hybrid-1 CB3 (FR)

  • OpalDSAA084C64 – Spiderman (FR)

Sport Eyewear

Where performance meets protection, the Sport category features eyewear pushing athletes to new limits. The 2025 SILMO eyewear awards nominees in this category are:

  • Evil Eye EyewearSpeedsense (AUT)
  • JulboLiry (FR)
  • Out OfBot 3 (IT)
  • SafiloCA Transforma – Carrera (IT)
  • Tag HeuerTag Heuer Shield Pro – Tag Heuer (FR)

Vision

Advancing the science of sight, the Vision category showcases innovations in corrective lenses and optical technology. The 2025 SILMO eyewear awards nominees in this category are:

  • EssilorLuxotticaStellest 2.0 (FR)

  • Nikon Verres OptiquesZ Suite Progressifs (FR)

  • Le Laboratoire Français de LESATriNova (FR)

  • RodenstockB.I.G EXACT Sensitive (GER)

  • SwisscoatColor Digital Box (CH)

Material & Equipment

Cutting-edge instruments and systems shaping the future of optical practice. The SILMO d’Or 2025 nominees are:

  • AcepSmart Mirror AI (FR)

  • LyleooSolution de téléexpertise (FR)

  • MEI4D Trace, The Perfect Fit System (IT)

  • Ophtalmic CompagnieRK Datalens (FR)

  • TopconChronos SightPilot™ NAVi (JPN)

Technological Innovation in Eyewear

New concepts that redefine how eyewear is made and worn. The SILMO d’Or 2025 nominees in this category are:

  • GoodVisionGoodVision Glasses (FR)

  • OBEFlowlink (GER)

  • Ørgreen OpticsStorm Signal (DK)

  • QED EyewearPhi (CAN)

  • RegenesisCarbonite (SGP)

Smart Eyewear

The convergence of optics and smart technology takes center stage. The SILMO Paris 2025 awards nominees are:

  • EssilorLuxotticaOakley Meta (IT)

  • EssilorLuxotticaNuance Audio (IT)

  • Pacific GroupSports AI Glasses with RX – Frezz Bleequp (FR)

  • SolosSolos AirGo™ A5 Audio AI Smartglasses (HK)

  • XocchialiXocchiali Smart Eyewear (SE)

Optical Frame “Labels”

Luxury fashion houses showcasing design excellence in opticals. The SILMO Paris 2025 awards nominees in this category are:

  • De RigoP8791 – Color D – Porsche Design (IT)

  • Safilo0107 – Etro (IT)

  • Seaport ODLMOthilia 02 – Vanessa Bruno (FR)

  • Steve McQueen EyewearSebring (FR)

  • Tag Heuer Line – Tag Heuer (FR)

Sunglasses “Labels”

When couture meets sunwear, elegance is guaranteed. The SILMO Paris 2025 awards nominees in this category are:

  • ComoYYSUN502 – Yohji Yamamoto (JPN)

  • GrosfilleyJane – Azzaro (FR)

  • MarchonSF333SR – Ferragamo (USA)

  • Seaport ODLMLucile02 – Ba&Sh (FR)

  • ADCLBold SD5022 101 – Sandro Homme (FR)

Sunglasses “Designer”

Independent designers bringing fresh creativity to the forefront. The SILMO Paris 2025 awards nominees in this category are:

  • Albert DuvalXC7 – Nuit (FR)

  • Brett EyewearSpec.01 (FR)

  • Design Eyewear GroupSuper Tactic – Woow (DK)

  • Design Eyewear GroupFlare – Face à Face (DK)

  • Res Rei EyewearNocturne B94 (IT)

Optical Frame “Designer”

Boutique designers pushing boundaries with bold optical creations. The SILMO Paris 2025 awards nominees in this category are:

  • Victoire d’AquiClem / Galaxie (FR)

  • Atelier Arthur SardoRotative Upside-Down (FR)

  • Dzmitry SamalLuc (FR)

  • YOSHINORI AOYAMAYA-002 – Yoshinori Aoyama (JPN)

  • Lucas de StaelZeppelin 27 (FR)

Sunglasses “Eyewear Maker”

Independent manufacturers blending craftsmanship and innovation. The SILMO d’Or 2025 nominees in this category are:

  • BlackfinAero Loop Infinity (IT)

  • FaboorEdge 01-M1 (IT)

  • MinimaMinima-5 Crystal (FR)

  • Piero MassaroTramonti di pietra (IT)

  • Plein Les MirettesHommage – Back To Art (FR)

Optical Frame “Eyewear Maker”

Authentic eyewear houses rooted in craftsmanship and tradition. The SILMO d’Or 2025 nominees in this category are:

  • Lunetterie du JuraYasmine – Cazo (FR)

  • Markus TMio P1055 (GER)

  • Rolf EyewearPremiere (AUT)

  • VanniExtra (IT)

  • Vuillet VegaSign² 168 (FR)

A Night of Excellence

From children’s eyewear to smart technology, from artisanal craftsmanship to global luxury labels, the SILMO d’Or 2025 nominees represent every corner of the optical universe. Each brand reflects a different facet of creativity and expertise, together shaping the future of eyewear.

TEF Magazine is proud to be part of the SILMO d’Or jury, and we are looking forward to seeing these nominees in the flesh to cast our vote.

The winners will be unveiled during the prestigious SILMO d’Or ceremony on September 27th at Pavillon Gabriel – an evening dedicated to celebrating vision in every sense of the word.

About the Silmo d’Or Awards

Silmo d'Or

Organizer: Silmo Paris

The Silmo d’Or Awards is by far the most prestigious award in the eyewear industry, recognizing excellence in innovation, design, and technology. Held annually during Silmo Paris, the event showcases groundbreaking eyewear and optical advancements, honoring both independent designers and major brands.

Recent winners: Lafont, Pierre Eyewear, Prodesign, Parasite, Skans, Etnia Barcelona, Andy Wolf, Veronika Wildgruber, Cutler and Gross.

Jury: Typically comprises industry experts, designers, and journalists from the optical sector. TEF Magazine's editor-in-chief Maarten Weidema has been a member of the jury for the Silmo d'Or since 2019.