MIDO 2025 – registrations and awards are open!

MIDO, the leading international eyewear trade show, returns from February 8-10 at Fiera Milano Rho, welcoming attendees from around the globe—last year attracting over 40,000 visitors from 160 countries! To register, complete the form at this link: https://www.mido.com/en/entry-pass. Members of the press can register here: https://www.mido.com/en/press-registration. THE AWARDS Applications are open for the awards that […]

SILMO ISTANBUL awaits you for its 11th edition!

SILMO Istanbul, Turkey’s only international optics trade show, takes place from November 20 to 23 at the Istanbul Expo Center (Halls 5-6-7), showcasing the Turkish optics industry alongside major international brands and Asian manufacturers. A bridge between Asia and Europe, a springboard for new collaborations For four days, SILMO Istanbul brings together key players from […]

CircumEye#6: Innovation & Creativity

 “Hello Athens, hello future,” says CircumEye#6 with its brand-new slogan and visual appearance, which has been renewed for the expo’s comeback at its known location. The content, visuals and communication reflect the move, and combine the familiar and traditional trade fair with the fresh direction taken by the l eading eyewear business show in its […]

SILMO 2024: The momentum of the present and the future

The 2024 SILMO Paris trade fair is getting ready to welcome all of the players from the optics sector with more than 900 exhibitors participating in the event and 1,500 brands from 144 countries throughout the world on hand to showcase their offers. This key event will take place at a 75,000 m² venue (Halls […]

Mido 2025 returns to Milano from 8 to 10 February

Back from 8 to 10 February 2025 at Fiera Milano Rho, MIDO | Milano Eyewear Show, the only international trade show that brings together the entire eyewear supply chain in Milano. Opticians, manufacturers, designers, buyers, journalists and professionals from all over the world will meet, once again, at the most important event dedicated to eyewear, […]

SILMO PARIS 2023: The pole of attraction for a dynamic industry!

The SILMO Generation was there in force. This effervescence was palpable throughout the four days of SILMO Paris: 31,337 visitor-buyers (+16.5% vs. 2022) attended, including 15,902 from abroad (+18.3% vs. 2022) and 15,535 from France (+14.7% vs. 2022). They were able to meet 929 companies, representing a total of 9,400 stand visitors – not counted […]

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SILMO ISTANBUL celebrates it’s 10th anniversary! Evolution Begins

SILMO Istanbul is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary with striking innovations thanks to its visionary approach and experience, that continues to grow and evolve with each edition. SILMO Istanbul, which continues to grow thanks to its dynamic, stimulating and innovative outlook, looks forward to welcoming industry professionals from Turkey and around the world for […]

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MIDO 2024 is coming back: From 3 to 5 February at Fiera Milano

At MIDO, from 3 to 5 February 2024 at Fiera Milano Rho, the entire eyewear supply chain will meet to exchange ideas, projects, prospects for the future of the industry and, above all, to do business and make trade agreements. Established in 1970 in Milan, MIDO is the leading international exhibition in terms of number […]

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Nicolas Fafiotte, President of the 2023 SILMO D’OR awards

A graduate of the ESMOD School of Fashion Design (First Prize in the Haute Couture category), Nicolas Fafiotte trained in Paris – particularly with Emmanuel Ungaro – before moving to Lyon in the early 2000s. He opened his design workshop, offering bespoke wedding dresses and evening gowns, just off Place Bellecour. He crafts “exceptional garments for […]

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Circum Eye: Innovation & Creativity

“Hello Athens, hello future,” says CircumEye#5 with its brand-new slogan and visual appearance, which has been completely redesigned for the expo’s debut at its new location. The new content, visuals and communication reflect the move, and combine the familiar and traditional trade fair with the fresh direction taken by the l reading eyewear business show […]