Drawn from the industrial world the classic and utilitarian carabiner, is a tool which functionality comes into light in extreme environments like climbing, construction and heavy industry. A tool which in the context of HELIOT EMIL has been reworked to a continuously functional trim, but with a stronger symbolic reference for the brand to balance an industrial elegance.
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As a now house code for the brand, the trim has evolved since its first introduction in AW17.
Initially presented as a more classic and apparent representation of the carabiner, the now morphed version of the carabiner was introduced in AW22. This version balances the elegant and soft with the industrial and utilitarian, which is at the core of HELIOT EMIL, with its morphed shape that has become synonymous with the brand.
The carabiner is a custom CNC cut trim, in 100% brush finished stainless steel, featuring a laser engraved logo. CNC cutting is used as it ensures a high quality finish in the production of complex shapes and furthermore optimizes the use of raw materials and minimizes waste in the production phase. Stainless steel is utilized due to its many benefits here among its corrosion, impact and heat resistance as well as its many sustainable qualities derived from being 100% recyclable and often produced from up to 70% scrap metals. The brushed finish is achieved through a polishing process which utilizes a friction based polish to achieve a smooth finish with a raw look.
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The carabiner has since its introduction been utilized in a variety of products and functions. From fully functional purposes in belts, closures on bags and as the attachment between parts in garments, to more decorative purposes on shirts, blazers and footwear. The trim is produced in 3 different sizes to accommodate a wide range of designs.
The design process of the carabiner span over the course of 6 months, in order to balance the design between functionality and ornamentality. Following the design process another 6 months were allotted to the development of the trim, in order to ensure that each detail from logo, functionality and shape was perfected.
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