Amnesty International Freedom Candles

Ogilvy a réalisé pour Amnesty International une campagne des plus réussies mêlant spot publicitaire et vente aux enchères pour permettre d’obtenir des financements. Avec Freedom Candles, un spot vidéo dévoile des bougies pensées par Coarse représentant des situations de violences et de privations de libertés, dévoilant des symboles d’espoirs cachés sous la cire.

A noter que 30 bougies seront mises aux enchères en éditions limitées sur eBay le 19 avril.

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Scintilla Organic Candles: All-natural candles inspired by the natural landscape of Iceland’s wild Westfjords

Scintilla Organic Candles


As longtime attendees of Iceland’s DesignMarch, we’re familiar with the wonderful textile work of Reykjavik-based Scintilla, a homeware brand founded by fashion and textile designer Linda Björg Árnadóttir. Last year, we were introduced to her…

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Skandinavisk Candles: The young candle company launches five new scents and a handmade porcelain collection, each capturing a special aspect of Scandinavia

Skandinavisk Candles


The design and quality that went into creating the Copenhagen-and-Stockholm-based Skandinavisk’s inaugural set of blue and white candles caught our eye last December, and their more colorful second batch signals the arrival of spring. The…

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L’Art Du Soin by Diptyque: The cult-followed French candlemaker debuts an equally intoxicating and aromatic unisex skincare line

L'Art Du Soin by Diptyque


When the cult-followed Parisian candlemaker and parfumeur Diptyque announced its expansion into skincare—dubbed “L’Art Du Soin”—we were hesitant at first. With hundreds of other brands crowding the luxury skincare…

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Six Unique Candles: Swap out your boring frou-frou candles for ones that start a conversation

Six Unique Candles


There’s something about lighting a candle—an effortless way to instantly transform the ambience of a room, with the strike of a match, making everything look a little more beautiful. We learned that in Scandinavian tradition, the heat and light provided by this simple…

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PyroPets Candles

Pyro Pet, c’est le nom de ce joli projet Kickstarter de bougies en forme de chat. Appelée Kirsa, cette bougie disponible en deux couleurs, propose une armature en forme de squelette. Une création très réussie à découvrir en images dans la suite, avant et après la fonte de la cire.

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Homestead by Found Goods Market: Southern-inspired scents are housed in reusable copper tins for the perfect fall candle

Homestead by Found Goods Market


Homestead is a new three-piece collection from candlemakers Found Goods Market. Like their debut collection, Fairfax & King—which drew inspiration from historical American apothecaries—Homestead rouses nostalgic memories from the South,…

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Chrome and Concrete Candle Sets: Two Icelandic designers explore a similar silhouette in different mediums

Chrome and Concrete Candle Sets

Much like Ólöf Jakobína’s Marmo table, So by Sonja is similarly inspired by Iceland’s imposing lanscape and brightly colored architecture. Created by Sonja Björk Ragnarsdóttir, the range’s first product, Candlestick 5, take its name from its form. The pentagonal shape makes for non-linear arrangements, a subtly purposeful detail which…

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Kelly Lamb’s Ever Candles: Coconut wax you can burn for fragrance or use as a balm, housed in a geometric ceramic vase designed to last a lifetime

Kelly Lamb's Ever Candles

by Geren Lockhart From a carriage house-turned-studio space atop a hill in LA, artist Kelly Lamb creatively transforms lumps of clay into sexy yet functional geometric objects. Lamb began infusing her fine art pedigree into furniture and home decor you want in your world 20 years ago, and her endeavors…

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Astier de Villatte + Commune de Paris: Delicate scents and cubist-patterned porcelain in a French collaboration

Astier de Villatte + Commune de Paris

Breaking out of their classic white aesthetic, Astier de Villatte has released a red, white and blue porcelain candle as part of a collaboration with Commune de Paris. The tricolor cube pattern is modeled after Astier de Villatte’s notebooks, and captures both the national and seasonal spirit. The aroma…

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