LOLA JAMES HARPER: Popular Parisian candles make their debut in Japan.
LOLA JAMES HARPER
Fragrance Candles That Engage the Senses
The Parisian Sensation "LOLA JAMES HARPER" Arrives in Japan
In the autumn of 2013, the fragrance candle "LOLA JAMES HARPER" made a striking debut at the Parisian select shop "colette," achieving record sales. It has now finally landed in Japan and has been available at Cibone, SUPER A MARKET, and RESTIR since August.
Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu
Cherished Memories Rekindled by Scent, New Stories Woven
Imagine a space filled with the aroma of a lit candle, enveloped in soothing music, as you dive into a world of photographs. The innovative brand "LOLA JAMES HARPER" offers a complete package of candles, CDs, notebooks, and photo books to curate such moments of relaxation.
The most distinctive feature is that each fragrance candle comes with a CD and a notebook, allowing for a more immersive experience that engages both sight and sound alongside the scent.
Drawing inspiration from Paris's cutting-edge culture, this collection features six distinct scents, each named after a "place" that art director Lola and her circle of friends cherish. These include a favorite music studio, a beloved chocolate shop, or a scenic promenade. Each item is a collage of personal memories of these places, captured as scents by artists and creators from around the globe.
Coinciding with the candle launch, two photo books, "Places Where the Sun Sparkles" and "Places Where Music is Born," will also be released.
Light a candle, listen to the music on the CD, and savor your own tranquil time. Then, freely jot down thoughts and inspirations in the notebook, creating new scented memories. As the flame flickers, these items promise to offer a fulfilling experience that engages all the senses, not just scent, and are poised to capture attention in Japan.
Fragrance Candle (with CD & Notebook)
Price | ¥6,400 (excluding tax)
Varieties | 6 types (Jounet's Basement, Music Studio on Trofort Street, Barcelona Chocolate Shop, Record Store on Rue de Dam, White Coffee on Teta Balcony, Promenade in the Woods of Vincennes)
Photobook
Varieties | 2 types: "Places Where the Sun Sparkles" and "Places Where Music is Born"
Price | S size (15x15cm) ¥5,500 (excluding tax), L size (30x30cm) ¥10,000 (excluding tax)
Retailers | Cibone, SUPER A MARKET, RESTIR
http://biotope-inc.com/lola-james-harper