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Winners of the SILMO d’Or 2024

Winners of the SILMO d’Or 2024

The SILMO d’Or awards, the ultimate accolade for the optics and eyewear sector, were presented to the winners from an impressive list of nominees!

Opchat’s editor was invited to be a member of the Jury at SILMO 2024 for the second year where he was confronted with around 40 products selected to be nominated for this year’s Silmo d’ Or awards.
And the Jury decided on the following winners:
Children
Lafont – “Roudoudou”
Lafont, a specialist in pediatric eyewear, presents its first model specifically designed for premature infants. Roudoudou has been developed specifically for premature babies, with dimensions and geometry adapted to their needs. The frame is injection-molded and made from a bio-based material derived from castor oil. The optical and morphological challenges of premature infants led us to start from scratch. The frame is intended to be worn permanently from the very first months.
Sport
Out Of – “Acuity”
Acuity is able to correct an extremely wide range of visual disorders, offering unprecedented clarity of vision without sacrificing weight or field of view. Acuity’s ophthalmic lenses milled from solid are at the heart of its revolutionary design. In contrast to the standard on the market, Acuity’s ophthalmic lenses are milled from a single block of material, assuring precise and uniform correction of visual disorders and maximum levels of performance
Vision
Transitions Optical – “Transitions Gen S”

Transitions® GEN S™ revolutionizes ophthalmic optics with the first dynamic lens that is ultra-reactive to light. Combining protection, visual performance, and aesthetics, it adapts to all lighting conditions. Its innovative design offers optimized kinetics and darkening levels, as well as vibrant colors. Clinically validated, it redefines prescription lens standards for optimal everyday wear.

Optical System

Accessolutions – “Voisee” Reber Informatik
VoiSee is an innovative visual aid device for the visually impaired, designed for both near and far vision. VoiSee is an electronic monocular that is placed in front of one eye, allowing users to magnify images, read text, freeze the image, and adjust visual settings such as contrast with simple controls. Its lightweight and ultra-compact design allows for easy portability and one-handed use.
Spectacles :Best Brands and Labels 
Nina Ricci – “SNR403 couleur 7G6” De Rigo Vision
Oversized acetate glasses with an iconic vintage shape. In this model, past and present merge thanks to the geometric temples that balance the rounded front. The iconic grosgrain motif is visible on the inside and the Nina Ricci lettering logo adorns the left temple. Available in this shaded color variant, inspired by the iconic Nina Ricci model worn by Jacqueline Kennedy.

Sunglasses: Best Brands and Labels 

Zilli – “ZI65109 C01” Grosfilley France

The ZILLI frame features grained leather inserts on the bridge and temples, highlighted by gold titanium. It is exceptionally soft and light, with integrated flex hinges for perfect adaptability.

Technological Innovation in eyewear
OOmade – “OOmade SAV 3D”
OOmade has invented the concept of courtesy frames thanks to its patented 3D printing solution. OOmade has developed a 3D software platform and provides a 3D printer, enabling a broken frame to be repaired in a few minutes, in front of the customer. The frames are made from bio-sourced and recyclable materials. Opticians can thus offer a premium, differentiating service. This 3D after-sales solution revolutionizes the in-store customer experience.

Technological innovation in eyewear – Connected products

EssilorLuxottica – “RayBan Meta avec AI”

Ray-Ban Meta, the new generation of smart glasses born from the partnership with Meta, will be enhanced with artificial intelligence as of October 2024. These glasses of a new kind allow users to stay connected, capture life moments, and consume digital content while offering visual correction and protection with Ray-Ban’s iconic style. Thanks to AI, they can identify what users see and assist them in their daily lives, making technology as simple as wearing glasses.

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Pierre Eyewear – “Lady”

Man acetate frame.

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CENSUR is the result of an internal design session where rules were set aside, allowing creativity to push the limits of traditional eyewear design. Born from free-flowing ideas and the playful exploration of geometrical shapes and clean lines, CENSUR is a testament to unbounded creativity. A thin sheet construction is cleverly seen throughout the design, adding depth and dimension to this sculptural eyewear. CENSUR proves that design doesn’t have to know any boundaries.
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