Since their creation in 1994, the Silmo d’Or awards have established themselves as one of the leading recognitions for excellence in the optical and eyewear industry. Every year, the jury celebrates the products that stand out for their design, innovation, technology, and creative approach. Across a range of categories, the awards bring together established brands and emerging talents, offering a snapshot of the ideas, technologies, and design directions shaping the future of eyewear.

Here is the complete list of the 2026 laureates:

Children — KARAVAN KIDS – Zigzag / Design Eyewear Group
A playful frame defined by geometric patterns that stimulate children’s imagination while supporting a clear field of vision.

Sport — JULBO – Panora
An ultra-wide spherical lens combines an extended field of vision with lightness, stability and effective ventilation.

Vision — MEGA OPTIC – Evosight VR
A progressive lens customized through dynamic measurements and eye-tracking technology to reflect the wearer’s individual visual behaviour.

Low Vision — ESCHENBACH OPTIK – optaro XL
An electronic visual aid that turns the iPad into a versatile tool for reading, writing and everyday visual tasks.

Material & Equipment — NIDEK – PHANTOM
An open-field system combining objective and subjective refraction with visual acuity testing under more natural viewing conditions.

Technological Innovation in Eyewear — LACLARÉE – Lunettes autofocus Laclarée
Autofocusing eyewear designed to adapt continuously to the wearer, offering a natural and comfortable approach to presbyopia.

Smart Eyewear — GETD & MARIENFELD – The Luxury AI Glasses
A lightweight luxury frame integrating AI, health monitoring, premium audio, noise cancellation and Apple Find My technology.

Optical Frame – Labels — LANCEL – Emeline LA90118 C03 / Grosfilley
An oversized acetate silhouette combining sophisticated tortoiseshell, layered detailing and sculpted temples inspired by leather craftsmanship.

Sunglasses – Labels — VICTORIA BECKHAM – VB 7015/S / Safilo
A refined single-lens mask with a half-rim metal front, oversized temples and distinctive signature details.

Sunglasses – Eyewear Designer — CAROLINE ABRAM – Sakura
A bold mask silhouette enhanced by expressive colour combinations, creating a strong graphic interaction with the face.

Optical Frame – Eyewear Designer — MAISON LUNE – La Galet
A handmade acetate frame distinguished by generous volumes and organic lines inspired by the softened forms of natural materials.

Optical Frame – Craftsmanship & Know-how — ROLF EYEWEAR – Superbird
A distinctive combination of natural slate and advanced craftsmanship, featuring a patented screwless hinge and glazing system.

Sunglasses – Craftsmanship & Know-how — BRETT – Ferdinand Sun C06
A monobloc Japanese titanium construction that brings together precision engineering, lightness and rigidity in a sculptural design.

Jury’s Special Prize — PALOCERAS – Pebble RX
A sculptural frame carved from solid cellulose acetate, with precision machining and a sandblasted finish creating a distinctive mineral aesthetic.