Craftsmanship, Zeitgeist, Passion

«Really, we make these glasses for ourselves» Sandra Kaufmann and Monika Fink, the industrial designer and artist from Zurich stay true to their individual approach, thus finding an interested following in hotspots all around the world. The two founders, creatives and producers of Sol Sol Ito refer to traditional Swiss values, precision and perfection, and relate this to the contemporary demand for sustainability, authenticity and individuality. Voilà, Sol Sol Ito.

Tradition & Innovation

«We connect selected materials with careful craftsmanship and the newest innovation in manufacturing.» What differentiates Sol Sol Ito from other glasses are the filigree temples made of steel, which are connected to the socket by a plug-in system. «We only work with acetate for the fronts.» Acetate, a natural product based on cellulose, has been valued as a design material since the time of the Bauhaus as it offers almost unlimited design options in terms of shape and color. «We're not there yet at all - we're curious to see what future models will look like.» Sandra and Monika consistently go their own way.

Reviews

design, trends & fashion, Autumn 2021, Page 15

design, trends & fashion, Page 15

design, trends & fashion, Autumn 2021, Page 23

design, trends & fashion, Page 23

design, trends & fashion, Spring 2021, Page 6—9

design, trends & fashion, Page 6—9

Femina, Page 19, Lausanne

Femina, Page 19, Lausanne

LUCY’S Magazine, Vol. 51, Page 140—141

LUCY’S Magazine, Vol. 51, Page 140—141

DOZ, Deutsche Optikerzeitung, Page 122—123, Dusseldorf

DOZ, Deutsche Optikerzeitung, Page 122—123, Dusseldorf

Annabelle,  Page 86, Zurich

Annabelle, Page 86, Zurich

Icon, Page 45, UK

Icon, Page 45, UK

Etapés, Page 54, Paris

Etapés, Page 54, Paris

Annabelle, Page 62, Zurich

Annabelle, Page 62, Zurich

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Awards

Pro Helvetia Matching Grant 2019
Creative Hub Winner 2019
Nomination Design Preis Schweiz 2017/18
German Design Award Special 2016
Nomination Swiss Design Award 2016
Red Dot Award 2014
Swiss Design Award 2013