The eccentric French indie perfumer talks her beginnings in opera, her cult-favorite scent Milky Dragon, and what happens when fragrances hold distant melodies.

Zoe Messinger, founder of the cult-favorite “edible art” brand, is reimagining gelatin as a medium for nourishment, beauty, and spiritual connection.

Some perfumes feel like déjà vu. Dandelion Butter, the latest from Chicago’s Clue Perfumery, is one of them: an olfactory whisper that tugs at a half-forgotten childhood memory.

The Mobular founder talks architecture, Margiela, and challenging overconsumption through functional jewelry and homeware design.

The four perfumes — Mons Venus, Dauphine, Viva Maria, and Josephine in Furs — demonstrate a perfumer setting a dazzling precedent for an up-and-coming perfume house.

Their logoless, retro-inspired, 100% cotton basics are designed for the conscious athlete.

The young designer's work is a refreshing take on tactile design — inspired by growing up in Nebraska, traditional Vietnamese design, and a stint at Proenza Schouler.

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