In 1995, founder Peter Ozim conceived the idea of using “natural buffalo horn”—a natural material—to craft high-end eyewear. In 2007, he established Horn-i GmbH in Cologne, Germany, and at the same time, the horn-i brand was officially launched, specializing in eyewear made from natural buffalo horn and emphasizing a spirit of respect for and love of nature. After years of research and development, the brand h-i köln was launched in 2016, blending natural buffalo horn with high-grade titanium. Its exquisite handcrafted artistry and modern, minimalist design style quickly garnered high acclaim in the international market.