VANNI Extra x Silmo d’Or 2025: a celebration of Italian design
The VANNI Extra model has won the prestigious 2025 Silmo d’Or award in the “Eyewear Brand” category, recognizing the excellence of Italian design and the uncompromising creativity of the Turin-based brand. This award crowns a bold and sculptural eyewear piece that reflects exceptional craftsmanship. What makes the VANNI Extra model so unique? VANNI Extra stands […]
SILMO d’Or 2025 Winners: Brands and Projects to Watch
The 2025 SILMO d’Or awards honored 12 winners across key eyewear categories: designer frames, technological innovation, sports eyewear, vision solutions, and smart eyewear. Each award highlights a project remarkable for its design, technical features, or ethical commitment. Which designs were awarded in the creator categories? Independent labels stood out in the “Eyewear Designer” categories: Dzmitry […]
Off-White x Mondottica SS26: A Standout Launch at Silmo 2025
Off-White™ unveils its first eyewear collection in collaboration with Mondottica, announced for Spring/Summer 2026 and previewed at the Silmo 2025 trade fair. This genderless line of optical and sun frames is designed under Ibrahim Kamara’s creative direction and manufactured in Italy. What exactly does Off-White x Mondottica SS26 unveil? The collection introduces unisex optical and […]
Nomination SILMO d’Or 2025 FACE A FACE: FLARE and SUPER TACTIC in the spotlight
FLARE by FACE A FACE and SUPER TACTIC by WOOW, two creations from the Design Eyewear group, have been nominated in the Designer Sunglasses category of the 2025 SILMO d’Or—the ultimate benchmark for innovation and creativity in contemporary eyewear. What sets FLARE apart in this selection? FLARE offers a radical interpretation of the sunglass frame, […]
Kering Eyewear x Valentino: a Game-Changing Partnership
The fashion world has a new power duo: Kering Eyewear x Valentino. Starting January 1, 2026, the French luxury eyewear giant and the iconic Italian fashion house are launching a global partnership that redefines the eyewear landscape. Kering Eyewear will take full control of design, development, production, and distribution of Valentino’s eyewear lines, positioning both […]
GUNNAR x The Witcher: Two Eyewear Frames for Gamers on an Epic Quest
GUNNAR Optiks has launched an exclusive eyewear collection in collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED, inspired by the universe of The Witcher. The two blue-light-blocking frames pay tribute to Geralt of Rivia and Ciri, blending immersive design with advanced eye protection. What exactly is included in the GUNNAR x The Witcher collection? The capsule includes two […]
Kering Eyewear x Lenti: a strategic acquisition to master Italian sun lenses
Kering Eyewear x Lenti: a strategic acquisition to master Italian sun lenses Kering Eyewear announces the acquisition of Italian manufacturer Lenti, strengthening its industrial capabilities. Specialized in molding and surface treatments, Lenti allows the group to internalize the production of high-performance, Made in Italy sun lenses. What exactly does Lenti, Kering Eyewear’s new acquisition, manufacture? […]
Rebecca Ferguson x Akoni Spitzer: the eyewear star of the Venice Film Festival
Seen on the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival, Rebecca Ferguson wore the Spitzer model by Akoni Eyewear. A triple-bridge frame inspired by the NASA space telescope, blending Swiss precision and futuristic aesthetics. What makes the Spitzer model so distinctive? The Spitzer model stands out with its complex structure built around a triple-bridge architecture, […]
Oakley RiNo Denver: an immersive flagship blending culture and performance
Oakley has launched a bold new retail concept in Denver’s RiNo Arts District, combining brutalist design, immersive tech, and community-driven intent. This flagship encapsulates the brand’s 50-year legacy while projecting a clear vision for the future. Why did Oakley choose Denver’s artistic RiNo District? RiNo, known for its vibrant art scene and creative energy, aligns […]
CHANEL Spring-Summer 2025 Eyewear: Kendrick Lamar and the Faces of CHANEL Elegance
For its Spring-Summer 2025 collection, CHANEL reinterprets its iconic codes through minimalist and sophisticated eyewear designs. In a campaign photographed by Karim Sadli, Kendrick Lamar, alongside Nana Komatsu, Lupita Nyong’o, and Margaret Qualley, embodies CHANEL elegance in its most plural and contemporary form. How does the Spring-Summer 2025 collection reinvent CHANEL’s visual language? The CHANEL […]