Collection: Silhouette

Silhouette is defined by a clean, functional, and avant-garde style. Its glasses are synonymous with lightness and comfort, with minimalist lines and a design designed to enhance the face rather than clutter it. The choice of technical materials and the constant search for innovation give the brand an aesthetic that is both discreet and visionary.

Silhouette was founded in 1964 in Linz, Austria, by Anneliese and Arnold Schmied. It quickly established itself as a pioneer in the field of high-end eyewear thanks to technical innovations and minimalist design. The decades from 1980 to 2000 marked a period of international expansion, during which Silhouette became synonymous with comfort and lightness. It was during these years that the brand developed its reputation among prestigious institutions, such as NASA, which chose its frames for space missions due to their robustness and reduced weight.

- Silhouette Futura (1974, reissued in the 90s): futuristic mask design in colored acetate.

- Silhouette Titan Minimal Art (1999): frame without hinges or screws, ultra-lightweight in titanium.

- Oversized 80s models: translucent acetates, bold geometric shapes.

- Titanium and polycarbonate series: invisible frames, thin temples, minimal design.

Since 2000, Silhouette Titan Minimal Art glasses have regularly accompanied NASA astronauts into space. Their hinge- and screw-free design, combined with their lightweight design, makes them ideal for extreme conditions. They are considered one of the lightest glasses in the world.

Vintage Silhouette eyewear represents a rare blend of minimalist design, technical innovation, and precision Austrian manufacturing. Their appeal lies as much in their pioneering role in the history of eyewear as in their unparalleled comfort. For collectors, they are a testament to an era when eyewear became a high-tech object, while remaining a stylish accessory.