Kiko Kostadinov x rétaW Fabaceae candle and solid perfume return in two new formats that expand the collaboration between the avant-garde fashion label and the Tokyo-based fragrance brand. The scent profile is described as bright yet robust with a combination of cedarwood, sandalwood, leather, vetiver, and musk. For the first time the fragrance is available as a poured wax candle housed in a customised grey vessel that reflects the collaborator’s aesthetic. The original solid perfume also returns with a refreshed hard casing that refines its portable format and supports everyday use.
Both fragrance formats are produced in Japan and are intended to create sensory continuity between personal grooming and ambient space. The candle is sized for tabletop placement in home interiors while the solid perfume is compact enough for carry in a pocket or bag. The collection is scheduled to launch on December 11 through the brands’ flagship stores and online channels, followed by releases in additional cities on December 13.
Image Credit: rétaW, Kiko Kostadinov
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Cross-category Collaborations
- The partnership between Kiko Kostadinov and rétaW highlights a growing trend where fashion labels and fragrance brands merge their unique aesthetics to create new product categories.
- Sensory Continuity
- Aiming for consistency in sensory experiences across personal grooming and home environments, the extension from solid perfume to candle represents a notable trend in holistic lifestyle branding.
- Portable Luxury
- With a refined and compact design, the portable solid perfume fits into a broader trend of luxury products being tailored for mobility and convenience without sacrificing premium qualities.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- Fashion designers are expanding beyond apparel to create multi-sensory brand experiences.
- Home Fragrance
- The home fragrance industry benefits from collaborations with fashion brands to create aesthetic-driven, scented home products.
- Personal Care
- Innovations in portable and cohesive fragrance formats elevate personal care products into lifestyle essentials.
