Stand apart from even the artsiest of crowds with Cutler and Gross’ 1082 sunglasses, one of the latest 100% UV400-absorbent styles from the London-based opticians. Flattering cat-eyes channel Piet Mondrian, and put a new spin on how you “frame” your artwork. Crafted from Italian acetate and finished with a signature hand-polishing process, these high quality specs are as collectable as they are fashionable.
A scented candle made from super fresh ingredients can really lend a stimulating, invisible ambience to a room. The extraordinary Brussels-based Baobab candle collection, each hand-poured into a handmade glass vase, channels historic destinations through meticulously refined fragrances. Chinese Ink, for example, will transport you to the ancient Orient and the energy of calligraphy in motion with its decadent notes of antique wood and jasmine.
Many dream of opening a restaurant, or starting their own culinary-centric company, but few have the experience or knowledge to do so. This was not the case for Kjartan Gíslason, a chef-turned-chocolatier and co-owner of Omnom Chocolate; Iceland’s newest bean-to-bar operation. Since September 2013, Gíslason and his three close friends (Óskar Þórðarson, Karl Viggó Vigfússon, André Úlfur Visage) have been running their startup out of …
