Silhouette was founded in 1964 by Anneliese and Arnold Schmied in Austria.
The company began as a family-owned eyewear manufacturer and developed a reputation for understated design, lightweight construction, and close attention to technical detail. Its identity is strongly associated with frames that minimize visible material and emphasize comfort.
Silhouette is often confused with Mykita or ic! berlin because those German brands are also known for modern, lightweight construction. Silhouette is Austrian, and its founding date and founders are different. The company later introduced the Titan Minimal Art collection, which became one of its best-known examples of rimless eyewear.