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Three Design Awards for Silhouette

Triple win for Silhouette | One 2020 RedDot award and two 2021 IF Design awards have been awarded for the brilliant new Momentum Select, Blend and Identity collections

Stories | Optical Eyewear

Three Design Awards for Silhouette

Triple win for Silhouette | One 2020 RedDot award and two 2021 IF Design awards have been awarded for the brilliant new Momentum Select, Blend and Identity collections

Silhouette International has been picking up design awards for its premium eyewear for many years. And the company’s success continues, with the brand recently receiving three new awards in recognition of its commitment to design excellence. One 2020 RedDot award and two 2021 IF Design awards have been awarded for the brilliant new Momentum Select, Blend and Identity prescription eyewear collections. Silhouette International has achieved success all around the world, winning 69 awards over the past 28 years. This success is testament to the high quality materials, detailed design and innovative technology that go into producing Silhouette eyewear.important design competitions of its kind. Its winners’ achievements are appraised according to the highest possible standards. Before applicants can even participate in the competition, their submissions are tested for eligibility by the German Design Council as part of a unique qualification process. This safeguards the award’s reputation for excellence. Once again this year, Silhouette qualified to participate alongside its competitors as a manufacturer of premium rimless eyewear. The model TMA – The Icon. from Silhouette's Titan Accent Shades collection was crowned this year's winner of the Excellent Product Design (Lifestyle and Fashion) category.

2020 RedDot Award
The 2020 RedDot Award jury were particularly impressed with the high precision craftsmanship used to create the Momentum Select collection. The whole collection combines the best of two different design concepts. Fans of beautiful eyewear can enjoy all the benefits of rimless glasses, alongside gorgeous details that are usually only seen on full rim glasses. Inspired by the fine craftsmanship used to create luxury watches, the beautifully detailed design in beautiful black and gold is rounded off with eye-catching edges and a matte metallic and precious metal finish.

2021 IF Design Award
Not one, but two different Silhouette designs dazzled the judges of the coveted 2021 IF Design Award, with the Blend and Identity prescription eyewear collections both winning in the product design category. The Blend glasses have fluid and puristic frames made of two high-quality materials, SPX and titanium. The materials merge seamlessly into one another, a signature Silhouette design flourish that caught the eye of the judges. Meanwhile, the Identity collection majors on bold proportions and stylish technical innovations. Inspired by minimalistic modern architecture, the collection combines Silhouette design hallmarks with a geometric look. Defined cut-outs and outlines give the glasses an ultramodern and wonderfully multifaceted appearance.