L.G.R. x OGÉR – Exclusieve zonnebrillen collectie

About L.G.R.

In 2005, Luca Gnecchi Ruscone travelled with his grandfather Raffaello Bini to Asmara, Eritrea, to retrieve what had been taken from the family during the revolution of the 1970s. In the optics shop his grandfather had run from 1930 to 1974, Luca found a collection of sunglasses that had been imported from Italy half a century earlier. He took them back with him and they generated great interest.

Luca sought out the original Italian manufacturers and started a modest production of authentic frames using the traditional artisanal techniques he had rediscovered. Each L.G.R. frame is entirely handmade by three Italian artisan families. The production process takes eight to fourteen weeks: from the selection of Italian cellulose acetate to the manual polishing of each frame.

Every frame is designed to last generations. High-quality materials, artisanal construction and a timeless design.

Raffaello zonnebril | FULL_WIDTH | Bruin

The story behind the brand

L.G.R. was born in 2005 when founder Luca Gnecchi Ruscone rediscovered forgotten Italian frames in his grandfather’s optical store in Asmara, Eritrea. A discovery that marked the beginning of a new brand.

Handmade in Italy

Every L.G.R. frame is entirely handmade by three Italian artisan families. The production process takes eight to fourteen weeks, from acetate to polished finished product.

Italian cellulose acetate

L.G.R. uses only the finest Italian cellulose acetates. Each frame undergoes a tumbling process of 48 to 76 hours for perfect smoothness, followed by hand polishing.

Built to last

L.G.R. frames are designed to last for generations. High-quality materials, artisanal construction, and timeless design make each piece an heirloom.

Frequently asked questions about L.G.R.

What's the story behind L.G.R.?

L.G.R. was founded in 2005 when Luca Gnecchi Ruscone discovered a collection of forgotten Italian frames in his grandfather's optical store in Asmara, Eritrea. He brought them to Italy, tracked down the original manufacturers, and started a new production. The brand combines the family's African heritage with Italian craftsmanship.

How are L.G.R. glasses made?

Each LGR frame is entirely handmade by three Italian artisan families. The production process takes eight to fourteen weeks. The acetate undergoes a tumbling process of 48 to 76 hours for perfect smoothness, after which each frame is hand-polished and finished.

What materials does L.G.R. use?

L.G.R. uses only the finest Italian cellulose acetates for the frames and tempered mineral glass for the lenses. The acetate is a natural material based on cellulose from cotton plants and wood fibers. The lenses offer the highest optical clarity and maximum protection.