04/23/2026
The Story behind one of our favorite frame lines Silhouette Eyewear
Founded in 1964 in Linz, Austria, by Anneliese and Arnold Schmied, Silhouette eyewear was born from a vision to turn functional eyeglasses into a stylish, high-quality accessory. The family-owned brand revolutionized the industry in 1999 with the 1.8-gram, screwless, and hingeless Titan Minimal Art (TMA) rimless frames.
Key Aspects of the Silhouette Story:
• Founding Vision: The Schmieds aimed to create the world's most beautiful and comfortable eyewear, focusing on minimalist design and, later, high-tech SPX® materials.
• Space Proven: Since 2000, TMA glasses have been used by astronauts on Space Shuttle missions due to their comfort and stability in zero gravity.
• Austrian Craftsmanship: Despite global success, the company remains rooted in Linz, producing high-end, precision-crafted, mostly rimless glasses.
Today, the company is in its third generation of family ownership and is recognized as a global leader in premium rimless eyewear.
Here at Deer Park Vision Source we love how lightweight, comfortable, and versatile Silhouette eyewear is!! Our opticians enjoy customizing frames and lenses for each individual patients that sits with us. Make Silhouette's uniquely yours ❤️
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