The MIDO 2026 eyewear trends confirm a deeper shift: eyewear is no longer a simple accessory but a field of emotional and cultural expression where design interacts with personality, memory and environment. In a fragmented global context, collections celebrate freedom, authenticity and simplicity while connecting heritage with contemporary languages. Design, architecture, art and nature converge […]
Ray-Ban Meta: The next generation of smart glasses
The collaboration between Ray-Ban and Meta has resulted in Ray-Ban Meta, a new generation of smart glasses. Equipped with AI features, these glasses allow users to capture moments, stay connected to the digital world, and interact with their surroundings in real-time. With their iconic design combined with advanced technology, Ray-Ban Meta is a must-have for those seeking a unique experience while enjoying both vision correction and sun protection.
Ray-Ban Meta goes even further by integrating technology seamlessly, making the experience as intuitive as wearing regular glasses. This effortless incorporation of AI into daily life is at the core of emerging trends, where fashion meets innovation.
Lafont and Parasite: Sustainable and innovative eyewear
Sustainability has become a priority in the optical industry, and brands like Lafont and Parasite perfectly embody this vision. Lafont, a specialist in pediatric eyewear, introduced Roudoudou, a frame specifically designed for premature babies. Made from bio-based materials, this frame ensures optimal comfort while respecting the environment.
Meanwhile, Parasite impressed with its MORPH Alpha, a frame made entirely from recycled parts of older models. This bold, sustainable approach showcases the brand’s commitment to reusing materials while delivering cutting-edge designs.
Out Off and Prodesign: Where design meets performance
Out Off and Prodesign continue to push the limits of design and performance in eyewear. Out Off’s Acuitymodel offers sports eyewear capable of correcting a wide range of visual impairments while providing crystal-clear vision. These lenses are made from a single block of material, ensuring precise correction without compromising performance.
For Prodesign, creativity drives innovation. Their Censur model plays with geometric and minimalist shapes to offer unique, avant-garde frames. These glasses result from an artistic exploration where every detail contributes to a design that transcends traditional conventions.
The future of optics today
This year’s award-winning innovations demonstrate that the future of eyewear is both technological and sustainable. The creations from brands like Ray-Ban, Lafont, Parasite, Out Off, and Prodesign are reinventing how we perceive and use eyewear. Whether you’re looking for smart glasses, eco-friendly frames, or avant-garde designs, these innovations meet all expectations.
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Silmo d'Or 2024 winners
Here is a glimpse of the brands and models that won a Silmo d’Or in 2024 for their remarkable innovations:
Eyewear technology:
Ray-Ban Meta with AI – Smart connected glasses featuring artificial intelligence for a seamless and interactive user experience.
Children’s eyewear:
Lafont “Roudoudou” –
Frame specifically designed for premature babies, made from bio-based materials, and adapted to their specific needs.
- Sports eyewear:
Out Off “Acuity” – Sports eyewear offering exceptional visual clarity without compromising on weight or field of vision.
Vision :
Transitions Optical “Transitions® Gen S™” – The first ultra-reactive dynamic ophthalmic lens that provides optimal protection and visual performance.
Equipment:
Eyesoft “Check Lenscape” – An innovative app using virtual reality and eye-tracking for advanced visual exams.
MicroUnit “Lona 5” – Accessible eyewear design software for everyone, no specific design skills required.
- Low vision:
Accessolutions “VoiSee” – A portable electronic monocular for the visually impaired, aiding both near and far vision.
Optical frame “Griffes”:
Nina Ricci “SNR403 couleur 7G6” – An oversized acetate frame with a vintage design, inspired by the iconic model worn by Jacqueline Kennedy.
Lunettes Solaires “Griffes” :
Zilli “ZI65109 C01” – Luxurious sunglasses frame featuring leather inserts and gold-plated titanium, providing exceptional comfort and lightness.
- Designer sunglasses :
Special jury award :
Parasite Design “MORPH Alpha” – An innovative frame made entirely from recycled parts of previous models.
CSR award :
Skans – Recognized for their minimalist and sustainable approach to eyewear design, aimed at slowing consumption with timeless frames.
