Publication dates:

09/13/22 : Article
09/25/22 : Reportage

Description :

During the Silmo Paris Le Mondial de l’Optique exhibition in 2022, Acuité published an article and video featuring Satoshi Sekimoto, Best Craftsman of France in Haute Couture embroidery, and Xavier Christin, Best Craftsman of France in Eyewear, discussing their exchange of expertise.

The article announces the collaboration between Satoshi Sekimoto and Xavier Christin, along with demonstrations of Satoshi Sekimoto’s embroidery skills as a guest and partner of the School of Best Craftsmen of France Eyewear at Silmo Paris, Le Mondial de l’Optique. In the video report, Satoshi Sekimoto demonstrates Haute Couture embroidery using the Lunéville crochet technique at the School of Best Craftsmen of France Eyewear booth, while Xavier Christin explains eyewear processes.

Translation of the article:

Event

Silmo 2022: Registration for the MOF (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France) Workshops Ends at 8 PM

Registrations for the 13th edition of the “Discovery Workshops” by MOF are open until September 22nd via this page.

Organized during Silmo 2022 (from September 23rd to 26th), these workshops are conducted by Meilleurs Ouvriers de France eyewear craftsmen. Over the course of 4 days, these professionals offer you the opportunity to enhance your skills in creating fully customized eyeglasses. Each session lasts 30 minutes.

There are 6 workshops available for registration:

• Designing a custom frame: from measurement to design;
• Creating a computer-assisted frame design;
• Handcrafting miniature acetate pieces;
• Working with acetate: machining, assembly, and bonding;
• Welding a metal frame with a microtorch;
• Shaping horn with a flame;
• Decorating and embellishing acetate material;
• Optimal maintenance of a polishing machine.

Two new features for the 2022 edition: Visitors will be invited to a moment of sharing and discussion about their creative projects. They can also receive advice on their educational or training paths.

A demonstration workshop on embedding embroidery in acetate will be offered to visitors in partnership with Satoshi Sekimoto, awarded the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in Haute Couture Embroidery in 2015.

Furthermore, to celebrate the school’s 10th anniversary, 25 trainees have each created a frame that will be submitted to visitors’ votes to win the Eyewear Craftsmanship Award. The top 3 former trainees who receive the most votes will benefit from additional advanced training.

These eyewear craftsmen from around the world will be present at the booth to share their experiences with visitors.

The MOF will be in the Silmo Next area, reminding the entire industry that eyewear craftsmanship is a path to the future.