At The Armory Show at New York’s Javits Center, Lindberg used art to make its design philosophy unusually literal. The brand’s Enigma of Vision installation, created with Italian artist Fabrizio Corneli, paired eyewear with concealed light and sculptural shadow, turning frames themselves into part of the visual composition.

For opticians, the display also doubled as a useful read on current Lindberg direction. Among the most noticeable shapes were compact ovals and softly rounded silhouettes that reflected the continuing move toward smaller, ’90s-inspired proportions. Rimless and near-rimless constructions remained prominent, while the assortment showed several ways to add visual weight without sacrificing a light appearance: tinted lenses, finely drawn metal rims, tortoise-patterned accents, and selective acetate detailing.

That last detail is especially relevant for inventory planning. Lindberg’s Thintanium collection includes designs with integrated acetate inner rims, creating more definition while retaining an almost rimless appearance; the construction avoids screws, rivets, and adhesives. Lindberg’s Spirit titanium line pushes the opposite extreme with customizable rimless frames that can weigh as little as 1.9 grams.

Lindberg’s building system allows opticians to specify elements such as color, size, temple length, and nose pads. The company the system supports more than 1 billion possible configurations.

The timing is notable: Lindberg marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 with an anniversary capsule that revisits key silhouettes through newly developed acetate tips, 3D dynamic shapes, inner rims, and a reworked Spirit construction.