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[Sport 1000 model.]
Une photo en noir et blanc montre une personne portant des lunettes de soleil Solamor et un manteau texturé. Sa main est légèrement levée près de son visage, posant élégamment devant un ciel clair.
Solamor

The story

With its timeless look and lightweight frames, solamor becomes iconic, the eyewear of a generation.

Georges Lissac
[Georges Lissac with his first creation, 1946.]
Ancienne publicité Solamor
  • 1946

    Georges Lissac founded the company SIL (Société Industrielle de Lunterie) to produce optical eyeglass frames that were quickly available in solar versions under the SOL-AMOR line.

  • 1954

    He develops new materials and innovative technologies such as the organic glass, Orma 1000, enabling him to create lighter, more comfortable and resilient models that contributed to his success.

  • 1961

    Launch of the iconic Sport 1000 model from the “Grand Curves Series” that was immediately adopted.

  • 1950-1970

    Solamor is extremely successful, with around 15 million glasses sold, and 95% of French opticians distributing them.

  • 1971

    Merger between Essel and Silor to create Essilor, today one of the world leaders in the production of corrective lenses and eyeglasses.

  • 2024

    Alain Miklitarian accompanied by Ludovic Dader, seduced by its history, greatness and technicality, put Solamor back in the spotlight.

Johnny Depp portant les lunettes de soleil Solamor

Georges Lissac leaves behind a lasting legacy in the optical industry, in particular with the creation of the Essilor group, born from the merger of the companies he helped to establish.

Considered a pioneer, having integrated technological innovations.
Détail de publicité Solamor
[Solamor advertising detail, 1959.]
Détail de publicité Solamor
Solamor

Today

Inspired by a storied past yet looking to the future. Solamor is paris, timeless yet avant-garde.

Culture and glamour, freedom and boldness.
To choose Solamor is to capture a moment in history.
More than a fashion, it is a signature, an energy, a companion in style.

Gros plan noir et blanc d'une personne portant des lunettes de soleil Solamor, levant les yeux avec une main protégeant partiellement ses yeux du soleil. L'arrière-plan flou offre un soupçon d'architecture, évoquant l'ambiance des lunettes de Paris.
Un homme aux cheveux bouclés et à la barbe, portant des lunettes de soleil Solamor et un trench-coat clair, regarde hors champ. La photo en noir et blanc projette une ombre sur le mur derrière lui, évoquant une sophistication urbaine avec une touche de charme des lunettes de Paris.
Solamor

Worn by...

Numerous personalities have contributed to the success of Solamor. Wearing them both on and off-screen.

  • Princesse Margaret et Peter Townsend
    Fashion
  • Yves Saint Laurent
  • Michel Legrand
    Music
  • Françoise Hardy
  • Darry Cowl
  • Maria Callas
  • Jacques Anquetil
    Sport
  • Formule 1 avec la marque Solamor comme sponsor
  • Pierre Niney
    Cinema
  • Belmondo
  • Luchino Visconti
  • Tom Hardy
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