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A slow design concept:expression in purity of form, graphic design, colour + texture

Hütte is presenting three new accessory lines, fruit of a study focused on artisanal objects of pared-down graphic design: launched in 2020, the brand is the most recent project signed by Raffaella Colutto, a visual designer with an eclectic and international background. The new designs are to show at Milan Design Week 2021 and point to the new trends in craftsmanship, colour and material selection in the textiles field – with a sustainable context. Above: colour + pattern at Hütte – the range features throws, blankets, cushions, ponchos, shawls and scarves

Research into materials, together with the intermingling of different yarns, is the distinctive trait of a vast range of accessories presented by the brand, comprising throws, blankets and cushions, as well as ponchos, shawls and scarfs, whose three lines are classified on the grounds of different textile fibres. Linen and cotton come together in the Swing series to confer freshness, making them suitable for use in warmer weather; a composition of superfine wool and alpaca interpret Moonrise, which is ideal for cooler temperatures. Finally, Nuance is a blend of extrafine merino wool and linen, both of which are natural thermoregulators, allowing for the excellent versatility of the garment.

The Italian label is collaborating with Space for Giants

A sophisticated special edition by L.G.R for Space for Giants is released – designed to benefit the conservation charity as part of their commitment to protecting the natural landscapes of Africa. The Italian label has created a capsule of four timeless, durable cellulose acetate designs paired with a fine handmade eyewear case made from embossed apple leather – the first time this sustainable material has appeared in their collections.

Asked to comment on the innovative new material, Luca Gnecchi Ruscone told Eyestylist, “We are very satisfied with the sustainable vegan material used for the case: we have received a lot of positive feedback from both opticians and consumers. This eco-sustainable material perfectly embodies the idea of handcrafted luxury that L.G.R wants to represent.” Confirming it will appear in future designs, he added, “In our company there is a great focus on the sustainability of the products used, and we are moving in that direction. We started with the case, but we are already working on the outer box and the cleaning cloth in order to achieve quality standards that respect environmental sustainability.”

The new exclusive collection has been launched for sale on the L.G.R website and in the brand’s stores in Florence, Milan and Rome with a donation of 20% of every purchase supporting Space for Giants’ campaign to save endangered animals.

About Space for Giants: Space for Giants is an international conservation organisation that protects Africa’s remaining natural ecosystems and the wildlife they contain while bringing major economic and social value to local communities and national governments. It uses science and best-practice to deliver conservation investment initiatives, to attract new funding to under- resourced protected areas. It works with national authorities to strengthen legal action to fight wildlife crime and protect animals in the wild. It uses technology it pioneered to reduce human- elephant conflict, and works with a wide range of individuals including African presidents, thought- leaders, academics, journalists, celebrities and philanthropists to bring new supporters to its cause. It is headquartered in Kenya, works in ten countries in Africa, and is registered as a charity in the UK and a 501c3 non-profit in the US. Learn more at www.spaceforgiants.org and find the Limited Edition online at www.lgrworld.com. A feature By Eyestylist / Clodagh Norton – All Rights Reserved