In 1973 Silhouette launched the Futura collection. Originally designed for the catwalk only, these frames were an instant hit amongst fashion lovers. Today, Silhouette took these designs as a starting point for the new limited-edition Futura Dot frame...
The Futura Dot 4500
The popularity of the original Futura collection from 1973 was not expected. Even though people in the seventies were used to wearing color, prints and flamboyant styles, the Futura 562 frames were still very much out there compared to other eyewear of that time. Completely round with a lens opening that accentuated the eyebrows, made of thick plastic in a bold yellow, these frames were not for the shy. The success of the Futura 562 sparked other Futura collections, all with that same futuristic, bold design language.
Almost fifty years after that first Futura collection, Silhouette introduces us to the Futura Dot. It doesn’t come as a surprise that the dot plays a central role in this design: it is first milled in the center part of the frame and then painted by hand to accentuate it. The contours are also hand-painted, giving the frame a graphic feel but also accentuating the shape of the glasses.
Silhouette Futuru 571 (image from 1stdibs.com)
Inspiration for the Futura Dot was taken from another limited edition from Silhouette: the Futura 571 that came out in 1974. The shape of these plastic frames and the prominent dot on the nose bridge are translated into a version that feels futuristic in 2022, but also has a real retro vibe. Past, present and future all in one.
If you want to get your hands on a pair, you have to be quick. Only 1964 pairs were made. This number is not as random as it may sound: 1964 is the year Silhouette was founded.
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