The word Silhouette seems completely unusual, but reads only as a "silhouette." This name bears the Austrian brand, world famous for its products - corrective and sunglasses.
The manufacturer has proven to the world that glasses can be not only a practical thing that performs well-defined tasks. Silhouette glasses are first of all an image accessory.
Family business
More than half a century ago, the Shmidov married couple created their first collection of glasses. Arnold and Annelisa personally worked on the creation of the first copies, initially preaching the idea that glasses can not only correct vision and protect from sunlight, but give any look a unique charm. And the flair did not fail novice entrepreneurs! After only a few years, glasses from the Austrian brand took their position in the fashion world, not only due to impeccable style, but also because of high quality.
Today Silhouette glasses are produced by the same family company, which remains faithful to tradition. Most of the management positions in the company are held by the relatives of the four Schmid.
High tech result
After more than half a century, Silhouette glasses are produced in the same complex way. To create one pair, the masters have to perform about one hundred forty different operations! However, most of them are made manually.
Titanium frame
Reviews of Silhouette glasses often mark this particular detail as the most important. She distinguishes them from millions of other accessories. This is a kind of business card brand.
For the first time, the Silhouette titanium rim appeared back in 1999. The Titan Minimal Art collection simply turned upside down on fashion! Lightweight frames made of betatanium and heat-resistant plastic sold out in a matter of days. They were appreciated by those who had to wear corrective glasses daily. Silhouette glasses on a titanium rim were almost not felt on the face and did not bring any discomfort to the owner. The shape of the earhooks was also developed specifically for this collection. They sat comfortably without causing any inconvenience.
High tech alloy
Another important achievement of the company's technologists is the development of SPX plastic. It is used not only for the manufacture of stylish frames, but also for accessories. The material is obtained by heat treatment of synthetic granular resins saturated with gas. The result is unusual color and spatial effects, and the frames are very creative. However, the main advantage of materials is not in this, but in durability and high strength. In addition, all materials used are hypoallergenic.
Silhouette glasses in space
An important proof of the excellent quality of the Silhouette glasses is the fact that they were used by NASA space agency specialists in the United States.
Streamlined glasses with high ductility and a weight of a couple of grams are simply ideal for use in space. In addition, Silhouette glasses are free from any screws or bolts that might be lost.
Constructor
Today, many of the popular Silhouette glasses are not sold in an assembly, but in a designer format. The manufacturer allows the buyer to choose the frame and lenses at his discretion. In the sun protection series, the client can also choose the color of the glass. If there is a need to purchase vision-correcting glasses, of course, the necessary diopters are individually selected.
How to distinguish a fake?
There are some simple rules. First of all, you should carefully look at the logo. In the original, the first dot is above the letter i, the second is above the line at the end of the word.
It should alert the too tempting price. Silhouette glasses are cheaper than 8,000 rubles - a rarity, in most cases such a price tag makes one think of a fake. Retail prices of all official distributors in the world are controlled by the manufacturer.
Omechnik, napkin, company certificate, warranty documents of the seller and a cardboard box are always included. In most series, the case opens on the side.
The ends of the earhooks are crowned with droplets, on one of which is written Silhouette, on the other titan. But there are exceptions - a series without droplets (Titan Edge, Enviso).
Take a closer look at the seller. A solid showroom and a decent online store are the best places to sell such items as Silhouette glasses. Repair, the possibility of preliminary fitting, competent advice, a designer and an individual approach to the client are the main signs of a conscientious seller, from whom it is very likely that you can purchase high-quality original goods.
The luxury of minimalism
Accessories of the Austrian brand are decorated with Swarovski crystals, the arms are covered with original varnish. Silhouette sunglasses are characterized by restraint and elegant simplicity. The brand concept was perfectly felt and embodied by the Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett, who recently became the face of the company.