Silhouette
Empower your Lightness.
Bold in vision, effortless in presence.
We redefine what eyewear can be.
We believe true lightness is more than a feeling. To us, lightness is a mindset, a state of clarity, confidence, and self-expression. Our mission is to empower people through eyewear that disappears on the face, yet makes a bold statement through pure, innovative design. With every piece, we strive to elevate how people see, but also how they see themselves.
Titanium meets Titanium
Pure, ultralight eyewear meets the iconic titanium architecture of the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum — a collaboration shaped by design, innovation & effortless clarity.
A brand
and its icon.
They are worn by over 12 million people around the world. They have garnered 18 design awards for their unique look. And they have been reimagined in new collections 20 times over the years. Titan Minimal Art by Silhouette are considered the most famous rimless glasses in the world. At mere 2 grams, they are incredibly light - without frames, screws or hinges. Their premiere in 1999 revolutionized the eyewear market. This iconic design embodies Silhouette’s design philosophy like no other eyewear. They continue to inspire us to create visionary creations that shape the future.
80 %
handcraft
Craftsmanship with soul instead of assembly-line goods: around 80% of the work that goes into creating each pair of metal Silhouette eyewear is done carefully by hand.
264
production steps
It takes up to 264 steps to create a single pair of Silhouette glasses.
12 Mio.
pairs
of the iconic Titan Minimal Art have been sold since the design launched in 1999.
Pure, innovative Design.
Designed with passion, crafted with precision — every line intentional, every detail essential. We embody contemporary, lightweight eyewear engineered for modern style. Award-winning design celebrated for its exceptional and refined aesthetics.
Unparalleled fit, customized for your perfect vision.
Silhouette is a full-service eyewear supplier, offering both lenses and frames. Our global headquarters in Linz, Austria is situated in an ultra-modern building whose facade is inspired by the shape of a lens. Here, our team of specialists create our high-quality lenses in our Lens Lab to match the individual needs of each customer. Each lens is unique. This tailored approach is the only way we can guarantee that each pair of eyewear is fitted with exactly the right lenses to match it. The result is a perfect visual experience of the highest premium quality. Our pursuit of perfection is what drives us to never stand still, but to continually search for tomorrow’s innovations.
Crafted with purpose in Austria.
Purpose since 1964. Made in Austria, worn globally.
As an independent, family-owned company, innovation and craftsmanship have been at the core of our philosophy since the beginning. Every Silhouette piece is passionately crafted and designed to perfection with the goal of empowering your inner lightness.
We are deeply committed to sustainability and social responsibility, shaping the world we want to see.
