A new chapter in SILHOUETTE’S iconic design legacy
- By Editorial Team
Silhouette’s new Iconic Shades collection channels the energy of the 1970s and fuses it with the clarity, comfort, and precision of modern design. At the core of this collection is a name that shaped Silhouette’s design identity: Dora Demmel. In the 1970s, her approach to proportion and volume set the tone for a new design language : expressive, architectural, and instantly recognizable. Today, her influence resonates stronger than ever – at Silhouette. In tribute, the collection introduces four reimagined artifacts — Dora One to Dora Four — each a modern reinterpretation of her signature aesthetic. “We aimed to translate Silhouette’s design DNA into a collection that feels decisive and contemporary,” says Roland Keplinger, Design Director. The result is a collection that carries presence without heaviness. Each design translates Dora’s bold vocabulary into contemporary clarity. Dora One introduces a strong, architectural square defined by its distinctive low temple line. Dora Two evolves the classic wayfarer into a tapered, more dynamic silhouette. Dora Three brings a fluid round shape that balances soft curvature with sculptural depth.
Completing the series, Dora Four — a reimagining of the original Sunset model —contrasts an elevated, flowing upper line with a sharply contoured lower edge, capturing the refined tension that defines this new era of Silhouette design. A carefully curated palette reinforces the collection’s sculptural character. Velvety tones — cream powder, cream blush, dark olive, mocha mousse — evoke quiet luxury. Silhouette’s signature hues — apricot and bright ivory — return with fresh clarity. A luminous yellow-brown gradient lens adds vibrancy and dimension, enriching the visual architecture of each frame. Crafted from Silhouette’s cutting-edge SilhoPure® 3D-printed material and paired with high-tech titanium detailing, the collection delivers strength, flexibility, and the brand’s signature lightness, the company adds.
