Weich Couture Alpaca: MILO

Soft Toy Champagne M

A bunny in a bow tie, with rather good manners

MILO looks as though he has already chosen the cosiest spot in the house. Part of the MILO collection, this WEICH soft toy is a handcrafted bunny made from 100% Royal Alpaca fur in the warm Champagne colourway and measures approximately 30 cm in size M. His dense Huacaya alpaca fur has an exceptionally soft, smooth feel, while long floppy ears, a gentle expression and generously shaped paws give him his unmistakable character. MILO is finished with a black silk bow tie, turning this cuddly bunny into a rather charming little gentleman. The natural Champagne shade sits somewhere between pale beige and warm cream, making it beautifully easy to introduce into calm, considered interiors. MILO works just as naturally as a cuddly toy, a thoughtful gift or a decorative home accessory on a sofa, armchair, bed or shelf. And yes, grown-ups are very much allowed to cuddle him too. This soft toy is not suitable for children under three years and comes presented in a matching fabric bag.

Thirty centimetres that quickly become part of the family

MILO's appeal is not about adding endless details. It comes from the material, the tactile experience and his wonderfully calm character. Royal Alpaca is an exceptionally fine grade of alpaca fibre with a natural lustre. Alpaca fibre also contains very little lanolin and is naturally low-lint and dust-repellent. For a soft toy designed to be touched, held and cuddled again and again, that remarkable surface becomes a large part of the experience. At 30 cm, size M has enough presence to make MILO a delightful home accessory while remaining wonderfully manageable for a cuddle. Everyday dust can be removed by gently shaking or carefully vacuuming the fur, while occasional brushing helps preserve its natural lustre. For heavier soiling, the manufacturer recommends professional cleaning.

His story started long before the black bow tie

WEICH Couture Alpaca brings together a German brand vision and traditional craftsmanship in Peru. Founder Jannik Weich first developed his fascination with Peru, its people and its deeply rooted alpaca culture as a teenager. Together with David Kuttschrütter, this connection eventually grew into a brand centred around natural materials, craftsmanship and a transparent value chain. According to WEICH, the fur used for its products comes exclusively from animals that have died naturally or is obtained as a by-product; animals are not killed specifically for their fur. The brand works with selected partners in Peru specialising in alpaca processing. It gives MILO a story beyond that of an ordinary plush toy: he is a handcrafted piece made from an extraordinary natural material, where subtle individual variations are part of the character rather than something to disguise.

Somewhere between favourite chair and gift box

In Champagne, MILO has a warm, understated presence that pairs naturally with pale textiles, timber, soft neutrals and other tactile materials around the home. He makes a thoughtful birthday or special-occasion gift; for younger recipients, remember that MILO is suitable from three years of age. There is, fortunately, no sensible upper age limit for cuddling, so he is equally at home on a grown-up's sofa. Within the WEICH Couture Alpaca collection, MILO can be paired with PACO the alpaca soft toy, while at LIVOSY you can also discover CALMO and AMOR hot-water bottles, the CESAR wash bag and TODO valet tray. Whether he lives alone as a quiet little character or becomes part of a WEICH collection, MILO in Champagne brings warmth, remarkable texture and a welcome touch of personality into the room. Negotiating who gets the best place on the sofa is up to you.