Silmo 2022: a stage for innovation and design

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Design in Design Innovation | 0 Comments

The international optics fair takes place this month from 23rd to 26th September 2022 – the organisers promise a “return to normal” and an unforgettable experience of optics and eyewear through four days

The industry is preparing for a lively and buzzing Silmo in 2022, with high hopes of a return to pre-pandemic international attendance at the upcoming Paris event. Exhibitors from Japan, USA and further afield as well as Europe – have booked to return to the event this year, following a period of time, due to the global pandemic, in which it has been complicated or near impossible to travel long distance. Above: the design brand FOLC Eyewear from Barcelona will return to Silmo this year. Their frames have a glamorous sculptural style which fuses with fascinating colours and bold silhouettes,

The fine-lined Wisper1 from FACE A FACE: part of a new collection which will be revealed soon in Paris –

Among the highlights of the Silmo ‘optical’ weekend programme will be Silmo NEXT, a showcase for creativity and innovation comprising lectures, talks and workshops exploring new technologies such as the Metaverse and smart glasses, as well as focus on ‘savoir-faire’ via the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF) an exhibit which will highlight craft and heritage in the production of eyewear and demonstrating that the present and future are inextricably linked.

The Silmo d’Or awards are always a point of interest and excitement during Silmo. This year, the 10 categories include the very competitive and highly acclaimed prizes for Best Optical Frame and Best Sunglasses ‘Eyewear Designer’ categories.

Silmo d’Or winners in 2021, ROLF Spectacles return to the fair this year to exhibit their wood, horn, stone and plant-based eyewear, produced in Austria –

The fair organisers have also announced a new initiative called the Optical Design Contest, overseen in 2022 by designer and creative director, Emmanuel Gallina. This competition aims to stimulate creativity and innovation and encourage talent for the optical industry in the future.

Minimal, high quality accessories by Diffuser Tokyo (aka Joy Every Time- stand K-164) – the Japanese brand will exhibit at Silmo this year, travelling from Japan for the event

Diffuser Tokyo, the luxury accessories brand from Japan, will exhibit at Silmo this year with a range of cases, cords and one-of-a-kind stands and storage pieces suited to high-level retailers, creative boutiques and eyewear connoisseurs. Check out the brand here:

Brand new at Struktur: The Director Light offers the ‘wow factor’

Struktur launches Director Light and Paris Light, two ‘perforated metal’ styles which play with a structural concept and bright combinations of colours. Comfort and lightness are always considered in combination with the striking design details proposed at this French independent eyewear brand.

Titanium style Denis by Götti Switzerland

Götti Switzerland has just released a small taste of its titanium styles which will launch for the Paris fair. Models Duncan and Denis are classic aviators offering a bold and futuristic statement style. The frames come in shiny metallic combinations with a very original look using tones of violet and apricot, silver and copper and apple green and yellow.

Spencer by SALT. Optics: one of the Californian brand’s new releases – coming to Silmo ()

About SILMO 2022: the fair (trade only) takes place at Paris Nord Villepinte from 23rd to 26th September 2022. This year the roster of independent labels showing include: Carlotta’s Village Dabrach, Diffuser Tokyo (Joy Every Time), Fleye, FACE A FACE, FOLC Eyewear, Gotti Switzerland, Kirk and Kirk, Lafont Paris, MOREL, Nina Our Res/Rei, Rolf Spectacles, Sea2see and Veronika Wildgruber. The SILMO d’Or awards – much coveted prizes which recognise outstanding design and innovation – will be announced during the weekend of the event. To register, and find out more: visit

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