French designer to chair 2019 Silmo d’Ors

Christophe Pillet

Internationally-renowned designer and interior architect, Christophe Pillet, has been named as the chairman of the jury of the 2019 Silmo d’Or Awards.

After graduating from l’École Nationale Supérieure d’Art of Nice in 1985, French national Pillet joined the Domus Academy in Milan to study for his degree. While living in the capital of Lombardy, for four years he collaborated with Michele De Lucchi, Carlotta de Bevilacqua and Martine Bedin. He then joined Philippe Starck in Paris, where he worked from 1989 to 1993. He went on to found his own agency in Paris in 1993.

“Christophe Pillet does not promote the narcissistic flourishes of a designer seeking to impress,” stated the organisers of the Paris optical trade fair. “His approach is sensitive and restrained; he is always inclined to first consider the value of an object or place in terms of use before getting involved, never rushing into a project. Which automatically makes him the ideal chairman for the Silmo d’Or jury. He accepted this challenge with enthusiastic interest, especially since he has already had some initial experiences in the world of eyewear: in 2008, he designed a sunglasses line for the 75th anniversary of Lacoste, and in 2017, Vuarnet requested his services for its sports and lifestyle collections. His point of view promises to be fascinating and committed, like all the projects with which he has been involved.”

Don’t forget that all ABDO members are eligible to enter a prize draw to win a trip for two to Silmo Paris. To enter the draw, email your name, ABDO membership number and mobile phone number to silmoprizedraw@abdo.org.uk by 23:59 on Friday 23 August with ‘Silmo Competition’ as the title of your email. The winner will be notified by Friday 30 August. Full terms and conditions can be found here.

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