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Silhouette presents Atelier Next in Shanghai A sculpted moment in time

On April 25, 2025 Silhouette presented its Atelier Next Collection in Shanghai, introudcing a new chapter in elevated eyewear design.

Where luxury meets eyewear

Guests stepped into an immersive experience where Austrian design met Shanghai's modern style, and where every detail spoke the language of refinement.

A memorable moment was the live instrumental performance on a floating platform above the water by MAO Xiaofeng and ZHU Zhuoqun. The musicians' precise, measured playing complemented the Shanghai's EKA · Tianwu, offering guests an experience that reflected modern luxury.

Live performance on the water
Live performance on the water
Musicians MAO Xiaofeng and ZHU Zhuoqun on a floating platform
Musicians MAO Xiaofeng and ZHU Zhuoqun on a floating platform

A personalized encounter

Adding a profound sense of connection to the craftsmanship behind the collection, Roland Keplinger, Silhouette's Head of Design, and Michael Schmied, Silhouette's CMO were present at the event. They shared insights into the meticulous process that brings each piece to life: from ideation to the final masterpiece. Guests had the opportunity to meet the minds behind the collection.

Roland Keplinger, Silhouette's Head of Design
Roland Keplinger, Silhouette's Head of Design

Guests were given the unique opportunity to get in touch with the creative visionaries behind the collection.

Michael Schmied, Chief Marketing Officer of Silhouette, stands with three colleagues in front of a branded Atelier Next and Silhouette backdrop at a formal corporate event.
Michael Schmied & Roland Keplinger
Michael Schmied, CMO Silhouette, präsentiert Atelier Next vor einem aufgeregten Publikum
Michael Schmied, Chief Marketing Officer Silhouette

Dive into the Atelier Next experience in Shanghai

Silhouette x Dovetail

As part of the event, Silhouette unveiled an exclusive collaboration with Chinese high-end jewelry brand Dovetail, presenting the "Mortise and Tenon Silver Jade Eyewear Chain" series. Inspired by ancient Chinese joinery, the collection echo the values of both maisons: craftsmanship, heritage, and precision without compromise.

Designerin mit Atelier Next Brille und Dovetail Brillenkette vor der Kulisse des Atelier Next Events am Wasser
Silhouette x Dovetail
Atelier Next glasses with exclusive eyewear chain
Atelier Next glasses with exclusive eyewear chain

Refined moments, shared quietly

Another highlight of the event was when guests were invited to capture their personal Atelier Next moment. The event offered moments to appreciate the craftsmanship behind each detail of the frames.

A guest posing for a photo at the Atelier Next event venue.

Following the event, an extended 10 day exhibition welcomed over 3.000 visitors, allowing even more to engage with the world of Silhouette in its most elevated form.

Guests dining and socializing during a post-event dinner following the Atelier Next event.
People viewing printed materials featuring information about the Atelier Next collection.

Wearable art - reimagined

Eyewear models like the Contours Accentués and Splendeur Exclusive Solaire were presented not just as products, but as works of wearable art.

A guest tries on a pair of Atelier Next glasses
Atelier Next eyewear presented on a beautiful display