The narrative of your brand starts with your grandfather and that trip back to Eritrea that you took together in 2005. How important are your roots to have a clear vision of the future?
Since my childhood, I have been steeped in the timeless values of determination, constancy and hard work which have been handed down through the generations of my family. The return to Eritrea in 2005 was an exciting chapter that awakened the memory of a bygone era, inspiring me to want to create something of my own, through which to perpetuate the values with which I grew up. These solid foundations gave me the stability and security necessary to map out the direction I wish to take.

What has changed in almost 20 years?
Despite the fact that I still feel the same determination to seize the different opportunities and grow more and more, it is undeniable that, in almost 20 years, many things have changed. The growth of the brand is the result of a more robust internal structure, consolidated over the years, and of a broader internal and external engagement with regard to the creation of the collections. To date, I combine my intuition, a fundamental and distinctive element of L.g.R, with external stimuli.

What are the elements that characterise your current collection and the fundamental values that you want to convey?
It is characterised by models with a bold line, distinguished by decisive thicknesses and shapes that give a lot of personality to the wearer. Bold glasses become even more tactile: allowing you to perceive the quality and making tangible the craftsmanship that characterises them. The strong character of the glasses and the meticulous care of the creative process are the values that we want to convey with this collection.

Do the nomadic spirit and Africa in general continue to be an inspiration for your forthcoming collections?
Absolutely! Always. In the past, I have explored and lived outside Italy, discovering different places and cultures. These experiences greatly enriched my cultural background, which is directly reflected in the brand. Despite having more responsibilities and fewer opportunities to travel than in the past, the adventurous and exploratory spirit is still alive within me, and continues to inspire me, pushing me to create new collections that are nonetheless always linked to a timeless past and tradition.