The École de design Nantes Atlantique and Eyewear: Creative Springboard of SILMO
The École de design Nantes Atlantique is a respected institution in design education, recognized for its international reach and multidisciplinary approach. It has become a credible springboard for emerging talent in eyewear design, particularly through its students’ participation in the SILMO Optical Design Contest. What is the history and identity of the École de design […]
Prada Galleria x Yorgos Lanthimos: a ritual of images with Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson embodies a series of identities in a campaign directed by Yorgos Lanthimos for the Prada Galleria. This unprecedented encounter between two cinematic icons casts the handbag as a totem of transformation and visual storytelling. How does Yorgos Lanthimos reinterpret the Prada Galleria? The Greek director presents a short film shaped like a narrative […]
Ray-Ban Meta Display smart glasses: entering a new era of augmented vision
The latest smart glasses developed by Meta in partnership with Ray-Ban introduce a MicroLED display within the lens, a 12 MP camera, spatial audio, a voice-enabled AI assistant, and gesture-based control. This advanced wearable merges visual design with ambient computing, positioning eyewear at the heart of future human-machine interfaces. What exactly do the new Ray-Ban […]
John Lennon’s Glasses at Auction: The Incredible Story Behind This Iconic Pair
Worn during the infamous “Lost Weekend” in Los Angeles, John Lennon’s round glasses are headed to auction at Propstore in London, with an estimated value close to $400,000. The pair is linked to a notorious incident at a legendary 1970s club. What exact model is being auctioned? The glasses are a round, metal-rimmed American Optical […]
Dragon Eyewear FW25: a 100% sustainable collection blending sport and style
Dragon Eyewear unveils its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, entirely crafted from sustainable materials such as recycled acetate, stainless steel, and plant-based resin. The range reflects a clear ambition: merging performance, environmental responsibility, and outdoor culture in a single design language. What’s new in the FW25 collection? Dragon introduces seven new frames — five made with Acetate […]
Oakley x Swarovski unveil Plazma X Silver, futuristic crystal eyewear
To celebrate Swarovski’s 130th anniversary, the Austrian house partners with Oakley for a limited edition of the Plazma X Silver model. Set with 867 crystals, this optical creation merges high-performance engineering with sculptural design as part of the Swarovski Creators Lab. How did the Oakley x Swarovski collaboration come about? This partnership was born within […]
Alain Mikli x Ray-Ban: the season’s most radical visual clash
Two visionaries of modern eyewear collide in a Fall/Winter capsule. A creative explosion where Alain Mikli’s graphic audacity meets Ray-Ban’s pop legacy, this collaboration redefines what optical design can be today. How did the Alain Mikli x Ray-Ban collaboration come about? The meeting between Mikli and Ray-Ban isn’t new. It began in the late 1990s […]
Alaïa FW25 Eyewear: Sculptural Precision in Service of the Gaze
Alaïa’s new FW25 eyewear collection transposes the Maison’s iconic codes into a series of sculptural frames playing with light, contrast, and volume. Blending contemporary boldness with architectural discipline, each pair delivers a strong and feminine visual identity. How does the FW25 eyewear collection extend Alaïa’s aesthetic language? Each model reinterprets the Maison’s signatures: architectural lines, […]
Essilor Stellest receives FDA authorization for its myopia control lens
EssilorLuxottica has received De Novo marketing authorization from the U.S. FDA for the Essilor Stellest ophthalmic lens — the first and only spectacle lens authorized in the United States to slow the progression of myopia in children, with an average efficacy of 71% over two years compared to single-vision lenses. What exactly the FDA has […]
Moi Aussi x Etnia Barcelona: 24 Artists Reinvent Eyewear
Moi Aussi is the artistic project launched by Etnia Barcelona that transforms eyewear into a medium of expression. Every month, two artists in residence in Venice create five works using a single frame. This global creative laboratory opens to the public through exhibitions around the world, most recently at SILMO Paris 2025. What is the […]