Famed designer Philippe Starck has created a new collection of cutlery called 'L'e Starck', which was inspired by a famous 1920s vegetable peeler owned by the designer's own grandmother. The collection stands out thanks to a streamlined handle design that's both attractive to the eye and smoothly functional in one's hand.
L'e Starck is directly influenced by 'L'Econome', a vegetable peeler first released in 1923 by Le Thier knives. The design was later purchased by Degrenne, and Starck has thus released his new collection in collaboration with Degrenne. The L'e Starck collection includes a 10-centimeter paring knife, a 20-centimeter kitchen knife, a bread knife, spoons, forks, and of course a vegetable peeler. The utensil handles are offered in six different color schemes named after vegetables, including Turnip, Artichoke, and Black Truffle.
Streamlined Cutlery Collections
'L'e Starck' is a Set of Cutlery Inspired by a 1920s Design
Trend Themes
1. Streamlined Cutlery Design - There is an opportunity to innovate in the design of cutlery to make them more attractive and functional like 'L'e Starck'
2. Modernizing Classic Kitchen Tools - Revitalizing classic kitchen tools by incorporating modern design elements as Starck did with 'L'e Starck' is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Colorful Kitchen Utensils - Creating kitchen utensils with colorful handles as seen in the L'e Starck collection can be a way to add vibrancy and fun to cooking and dining experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware Industry - Companies in the kitchenware industry can explore innovative designs and color schemes to create more attractive and functional cutlery collections.
2. Vintage-inspired Products Industry - The vintage-inspired products industry can innovate classic kitchen tools like vegetable peelers to keep up with modern consumer demands like those in 'L'Econome'
3. Tableware Industry - The tableware industry can explore adding colorful handles to utensils and cutlery collections to enhance dining experiences and bring uniqueness to the market.