Most smiles start with another smile. The classic Hoptimist is the essence of smiles, optimism and good humour, and with its bright, cheery colours and round, harmonious silhouette it spreads joy wherever it finds itself.

• Materials: ABS/Steel
• Dimensions: L x4.5W x5.8H x6.6cm
• Gift boxed

A firm believer in the power of a smile, Gustav Ehrenreich created the joyful Hoptimist movement in the late 60s. The goal was to design a figurine that would serve as an incessant reminder of the importance of staying positive and optimistic. Because, although the 60s are often called “the happy 60s”, this decade was marked by disturbing events. Therefore, the joy that Ehrenreich's design spread was welcome in a rather turbulent time. Bimble and Bumble are the very first Hoptimists the designer created: