Compendium No. 2
A monthly digest of culture, fashion and lifestyle
It’s March, and spring has arrived. Embrace newness and look towards the sunnier days ahead.
au naturel
A basket bag is the perfect way to welcome spring into your wardrobe. Inexpensive and practical, they add a pleasing textural element to an outfit, and just the right amount of whimsy. This one from Grona Gredelina is the perfect size.
a nightclub in Saint Germain
Diptyque’s new fragrance Orphéon was created to evoke the scent of the former nightclub of the same name. It’s described as “…the softness of patinated woods meets the wisps of tobacco and the linger of make-up powder” with notes of tonka bean, cedar, juniper berries and jasmine. A nuanced, genderless fragrance to conjure a bygone era.
full circle
COS has collaborated with Yuma Labs to design a collection of sunglasses which are commendably sustainable - Yuma Labs uses recycled plastics and the glasses are designed to be easily recyclable once you’re finished with them, closing the circular loop. This square style is part futuristic, part 90s, totally cool.
the sweet life
Flicking through the pages of this collection of Slim Aarons’ photography from Italy is the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon. Vivid and evocative of long summer afternoons, it’s a feast for the eyes. The Slim Aarons documentary on Amazon Prime Video is also worth a watch if you want to learn more about his life and work.
creative flare
The 2021 BFI Flare festival, London’s LGBTQIA+ film festival, is online this year from 17th - 28th March. Centred around the themes of hearts, bodies and minds, you can book online to watch the feature films via the BFI Player, or the short films are available on the player for free.
Chocolate hues are the perfect way to embrace the autumn/winter season; different shades and textures give dimension and tactility