GIU GIU

Beginning in 2013, designer Giuliana Leila Raggiani combined her Italian heritage and tradition with contemporary visions of genderless and ageless knitwear to create GIU GIU. Building upon the line’s value of nostalgia, the Nonna knits reinterprets Raggiani’s grandmother’s original design in a modern manner.

Giuliana Leila – raised as a first generation Italian in both Boston, Massachusetts and Falmouth, Maine, Giuliana has always shown self expression whether through dance, visual art, or design. As the granddaughter of Palmira Giglia, owner of Settebello boutique in Boston & knitwear designer of the coveted Vacarro Turtlenecks (circa 1960s-early 90s), it was only a matter of time until she followed the legacy. With a nostalgic point of view, it is a product of a unique lifestyle; the conceptual “world” that Giuliana daydreams about regularly. Inspired by simplicity of natural textures, collage, travel and exploration, giu giu is a knitwear-focused label conveying the playful humor and offbeat freedom that life should embody, despite one’s age or gender.

GIU GIU is available at these independent stores.