Twisted Lily, a new fragrance boutique in Brooklyn is quickly making a name for itself as the go-to spot for indie scents and hard-to-find apothecary products. While speaking with co-owners, Eric Weiser and Stamatis Birsimijoglou, Semmi W. uncovered a treasure trove of cult perfumes.
By Semmi W.
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Bow has become one of Dublin's go-to destinations for fashion, both new and vintage, over the last four years. This unique boutique is run by two friends, Wendy Crawford and Margaret O'Rourke, who have successfully united their two separate businesses under one roof.
At the heart of Amsterdam remains an area sheltered from the hustle of the city's thriving tourist industry. A stone's throw from Dam Square, 'De Negen Straatjes', or 'The Nine Streets', can be found connecting the 17th century canals together. Flo Mills Lyle visits some of the unique shops and restaurants that embody this cultural hub's charm.
Organic clothes, fair-trade products and vegan shoes - all for sale in a German shopping gem: DearGoods. Surprisingly, its roots aren't in Berlin, but in Munich, often considered Germany's southern capital of roast, luxury fashion and conservative lifestyle.
As 2012 comes to an end, we pick our favourite Best Kept Secrets of the year.
Conceived in Ubud, Bali, Vitaly Design is a Toronto-based jewellery brand that has accumulated a cult following in just over a year. Founder and designer, Shane Vitaly Foran, and his business partner, Jason Readman, tell The Genteel about their journey thus far and where they see Vitaly in the future.
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