Date de parution of La revue des opticiens:

09/07/23 : “Lafont et Sekimoto combinent leurs savoir-faire”

Octobre 2023 : “Silmo d’or, le palmarès”

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La revue des opticiens has published two articles on the Lafont x Maison Sekimoto collaboration.

In the September edition, the magazine reveals the “Ouvrage” model presented at the Silmo Paris Le Mondial de l’Optique exhibition in 2023.

In the October edition, the magazine announces the winners of the Silmo d’Or awards, including the Special Jury Prize received by the Lafont x Maison Sekimoto collaboration.

Translation of the article “Lafont et Sekimoto combinent leurs savoir-faire”:

COLLAB OF THE DAY: LAFONT AND SEKIMOTO

The Parisian eyewear designer, celebrating its centenary this year, has made a noteworthy collaboration with the young Maison Sekimoto, renowned for its expertise in haute couture embroidery.

They have combined their passions and respective expertise. Of Japanese origin, Satoshi Sekimoto, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) in haute couture embroidery, and Thomas Lafont, the artistic director of the eponymous eyewear brand, have together crafted an embroidered frame. “Having worked with the top haute couture houses, Satoshi Sekimoto brings delicacy and lightness to the frame through his virtuosity and attention to detail,” rejoices the eyewear designer, who unveils this model as a sneak peek. Based on a concept envisioned by Thomas Lafont, Satoshi Sekimoto, who earned the title of Master Artisan in Artistry this year, worked on this unique canvas by embroidering pearls and sequins onto it, much like a gown. Named “Ouvrage,” this model is handmade and available in two colors.

Translation of the article “Silmo d’or, le palmarès“:

CHILDREN: ETNIA BARCELONA WITH « BA-BAAAANG» (SP)

SPORT: MARCHON WITH « FLYFREE » – NIKE (US)

VISION VISUAL HEALTH: ESSILORLUXOTTICA WITH « VARILUX XR SERIES » (FR)

VISION OPTICAL SYSTEM: MORROW WITH « MORROW EPROGRESSIVES » (BE)

MATERIAL / EQUIPMENT: SAARGOS WITH « QUICKSEE FREE » – PLENOPTIKA (US/FR)

OPTICAL FRAME “BRANDS & LABEL”: ODLM-SEAPORT WITH « CC1086 – VEDO » – CARVEN (FR)

SUNGLASSES “BRANDS & LABEL”: ODLM-SEAPORT WITH « CC4091S NOVE » – CARVEN (FR)

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN EYEWEAR : SBRUSSET & CO WITH « MEYRO-NDE OP » (FR)

SUNGLASSES “EYEWEAR DESIGNER” : ANDY WOLF WITH « BLOSSOM COL.05 » (AT)

OPTICAL FRAME “EYEWEAR DESIGNER” : CUTLER AND GROSS WITH « 9126 LUNETTES CAT-EYE » (UK)

PREMIERE CLASSE SHOW AWARD : VERONIKA WITH “LANE” (GER)

JURY SPECIAL AWARD: LAFONT WITH “OUVRAGE” (FR)