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Silhouette International described Schmied, pictured above with his wife, as a “pioneer and visionary” |
Austrian eyewear company Silhouette International is mourning the loss of its Co-Founder, Arnold Schmied Sr, who passed away on Friday 31 January following a long illness. He was 89 years old.
Schmied and his wife Anneliese founded the company in 1964, with the objective of making accessories out of visual aids that make people look good while improving their vision.
In a statement, the Board of Directors and employees of Silhouette International said: “With the passing of Arnold Schmied Sr, not only have we lost a great entrepreneurial personality, but a person – pioneer and visionary – who has marked the lives of us all and who, with his courage, his enthusiasm, and his joy, will always be a role model for us.
“The management and employees of Silhouette International bow down in gratitude before a great entrepreneur and person, and will continue his life’s work with joy and enthusiasm, just as he would.”
Based in Linz, the company now employs around 1,500 people and has a strong presence in travel retail channels around the world. In addition to its own branded eyewear, it also manufactures frames under license for Adidas.
