Make a stunning visual statement
Make a stunning visual statement
With its harmonious architectural qualities of balance, proportion and streamlined silhouette, the Hashi lamp from Davide Groppi commands a sleek visual presence.
Blurring the boundaries between art and design, it plays with functionality and versatility.
Articulated with sleekness, the lamp derives its strong, sculptural profile from the clean, simple lines of chopsticks (Hashi).
Fusing dynamic geometry and crisp rectilinearity, the light’s principal component is the pivot point between the two slim stems that serve as light sources. The two sticks can be positioned in different ways to adapt to the needs of the space. Designed by Federico Delrosso, the beautifully minimal and elegant lamp provides directional and dimmable light in a simple and flexible manner.
Available in matt black, the LED-integrated floor lamp comes with a black cable. The sleek profile of the lamp works especially well when silhouetted against the clean background of a painted wall.
Striking and sculptural, the Hashi lamp transforms its surroundings instantly by producing a strong, graphic effect with pure aesthetics.
Sleep in pure luxury
Sleep in pure luxury
We spend one-third of our time in bed, so it is worth investing in bed linen that delivers maximum comfort and the best night’s sleep. Every night one will look forward to the indulgence of wrapping oneself in high-quality bed linen.
With a passion for purity and beauty, Yumeko’s bed linen is designed to transform one’s home into a sanctuary, a place of pleasure and wellness. From cotton sateen and jersey cotton, to percale cotton and flannel bed linen, find the perfect bed linen collection for one’s sleeping needs in every season. The range is expertly crafted using the highest quality cotton, ensuring an experience with the best that cotton has to offer – a cosy feel in winter and crisp coolness in the hotter months.
Each type boasts a unique look and feel to satisfy even the most discriminating sleeper. With a beautiful drape and a light sheen, Yumeko’s cotton sateen, with a thread count of 300, delivers sensuous luxury and irresistible softness any day of the year.
Yumeko’s percale has a thread count of 210 and is known for its crisp and cool feel, which is perfect for warm weather. Yumeko’s jersey cotton is 160 grams and feels relaxed and cosy. Yumeko’s flannel is heavenly soft and fluffy, making it ideal for those cold winter nights.
All the sheets provide elegance and sheer comfort, with colours that evoke timeless style and appreciation. This is a true investment in a great night’s sleep.
Cotton remains the gold standard for sheet fibres, yet the sad truth is that most cotton in this era is made from environmentally irresponsible fabrics. In fact less than 1% of all bed linen is made from organic cotton.
All of Yumeko’s bed linens are 100% organic and certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), recognised as the world’s leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres.
Yumeko’s GOTS certification ensures its cotton is pure and made fairly and without harmful chemicals and pesticides. Yumeko’s cotton sateen, percale and jersey bed linen are also 100% Cotton Fairtrade-certified, guaranteeing they respect farm communities.
The high-quality cotton fibre, organically grown and masterly spun, has been woven into a beautifully soft fabric that is safe to health. The end result? Luxury bed linen made the way it should be.
Healthy sleep is essential to our quality of life and the bedding that surrounds us can make a huge difference. The Yumeko cotton bed linen sets combine elegance with sustainability, creating the ultimate sleeping environment.
A skin-transforming facial serum
A skin-transforming facial serum
I fully admit I have a serious love affair with serums. With a product that delivers potent active ingredients deep down to the skin cells, what is there not to love?
If I could, I would layer on serum after serum. But I do not have the time, or the funds, to feed a habit like that. I also know that more is not always better.
I recently tried out the Retexturing, New Skin Serum by Skin Design London, and I am now obsessed.
A skincare powerhouse infused with advanced retinol, lactic acid, niacinamide and sea algae, this renewing daily serum encourages cellular turnover to minimise signs of ageing and reveal youthful, radiant skin. Formulated with a gradual release system and soothing, redness-reducing arnica, this clever concoction minimises the irritation associated with retinol and helps to reduce inflammation. It is also great for those who are concerned about poor texture, pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
Fusing cutting-edge expertise with couture formulations, Skin Design London’s well-executed range of powerful products delivers innovative high-performance skincare solutions. The products contain efficacious levels of transformative, cosmeceutical ingredients, soothing botanicals and supportive antioxidants that deliver impressive results.
A game-changing anti-ageing beauty buy, the Retexturising, New Skin Serum is a testament to Skin Design London’s bespoke philosophy, where a host of superstar ingredients is carefully combined in an exciting new couture compound.
Formulated with healthy and beautiful skin in mind, the age-defying star of the show is Cylasphere Retinol. This encapsulated retinol offers gradual release to enhance efficacy. It helps stimulate cell regeneration and build collagen to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. It minimises the appearance of large pores while addressing the blemishes and blotchiness often associated with problematic acne-prone or mature skin.
Since retinol acts as an exfoliant, which might render skin sensitive to sun and UV damage, a high broad-spectrum sunscreen is a must, even if one is spending the day inside.
Other ingredients include:
Lactic Acid: Boosts the skin’s hydration, pliability and flexibility, and is excellent for more sensitive, dark or hyperpigmented skin.
TegoStemlastin (algae extract): A naturally derived marine algae that is rich in mineral nutrients, amino acids and polyphenols plus GABA (gamma amino butryric acid). It stimulates epidermal stem cells and dermal fibroblasts, whilst supporting the maintenance of epidermal stem cell activity, encouraging skin rejuvenation.
Olive Squalane: Lubricates and protects skin.
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: Capable of reducing skin puffiness and inflammation, whilst limiting alpha hydroxy acid irritation and skin redness.
DarkoutTM (caesalpinia spinosa gum, hypoxis rooperi rhizome extract): Evens out skin colour, assisting to create a brighter, more radiant complexion. Also improves overall skin colour, reducing age spots, freckles and hyper-pigmentation.
Bisabolol: Accelerates the healing process and protects skin from daily environmental stress with anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also enhances the penetration of other ingredients.
Niacinamide: A potent cell-communicating ingredient with multiple benefits for ageing skin. Improves skin’s elasticity, dramatically enhances its barrier function, helps erase discoloration and revives skin’s healthy tone and texture.
Skin care that works during sleep is undeniably appealing. When using the Retexturising, New Skin Serum at night, l wake up looking fresh-faced and glowing with a more refined complexion. This hard-working formula has improved my skin texture, tone and clarity. It has resurfaced my skin for a noticeably smoother and healthier appearance.
The Retexturising, New Skin Serum has restored my skin to its absolute best. It is hard to imagine what could top it. Maybe another super-powered product from Skin Design London?
Functional luxury at its finest
Functional luxury at its finest
When it comes to laptop sleeves and cases, one is spoilt for choice. But many of them are lacking in overall quality, functionality and style.
I have searched high and low for a laptop case that marries elegant aesthetics with utilitarian functionality. The result of that search has brought me to the Noreve Griffe 2 laptop case. Timelessly stylish and endlessly practical, it exudes luxury and elegance whilst still providing outstanding protection for my laptop.
Clean design with carefully considered details create a sophisticated look where the material quality and workmanship speak for themselves. Bespoke and beautifully crafted, the exquisite craftsmanship is second-to-none. This is a laptop case that is a prime example of Noreve’s standards of excellence, evidenced by the thoughtfulness, work and effort put into each piece.
Designed to last for years, each laptop case is made from leather of exceptional quality and is entirely hand-crafted by skilled craftsmen. The leather itself is soft, supple and has a lovely tactile feel that complements the distinctive smell of genuine leather. The leather is durable and will age beautifully and gracefully.
Loaded with several practical details, the case still maintains a polished, understated professional look. Luxurious attention to detail comes through in fine touches, such as the practical clamshell design; quality wrap-around zipper; slim and padded design; reinforced padded sleeve for impact protection; 5-millimetre foam protection on each side; and tight, uniform stitching. The design is so expert that the case stays closed tightly even when the zipper is open.
The Griffe 2 line-up is available for devices with screen sizes ranging from seven inches up to 17 inches.
There are plenty of possibilities for customising the product. Select from a range of 10 leathers and a vast palette of colours. Colour options are even available for the inside leather lining, which means one can colour match or contrast as one wishes. Leather options are: Evolution (synthetic); Perpétuelle (smooth); Ambition (grained); Exception (nubuck suede-like leather); Pulsion (fluo leather); Illumination (patent leather); Horizon (special handworked leather); Tentation Tropézienne (the must in leather); Addiction (saffiano); and Patine (elegance that comes from the effects of time).
Some cases are in stock for immediate shipping whilst others can take around 14 days to be specially crafted.
To top it off, the leather laptop case comes packaged inside a stunning black-and-red presentation box with a red dust bag for storage and protection.
Looking for that perfect leather laptop case? This one from Noreve gets the job done well and looks stunning doing it. I could not be happier with the quality and beauty of my case.
Noreve is based in Saint-Tropez, France and makes hand-crafted cases for a wide variety of smart and mobile devices as well as small leather goods. Celebrating leather goods that are pure in function and elegant in form, the products are timeless, practical and durable. The brand’s mix of quality materials, French flair and craftsmanship has understandably made it a worldwide success.
Supreme electric toothbrush
Supreme electric toothbrush
An innovator in beauty and wellbeing, FOREO has raised the bar for advanced oral care with its new sonic toothbrush.
In a market segment that has seen little in terms of innovation for far too long, here is ISSA 2, a sonic electric toothbrush that combines state-of-the-art technology and materiality with unparallelled durability and smart design. Setting a new global standard for advanced oral care, this revolutionary, new-generation toothbrush expertly removes plaque, stains and tartar buildup. The search for dental perfection ends with ISSA 2.
Using a conventional nylon-bristled toothbrush and too much pressure to clean teeth can permanently scratch away protective enamel – triggering tooth sensitivity and cavities, and causing receding gums.
ISSA 2 expertly blends improved sonic pulse power with a unique combination brush head that utilises both durable PBT polymer and ultra-soft, medical-grade silicone for an oral care experience that is beyond compare. The brush’s inner PBT polymer bristles help sweep away plaque and prevent cavities, while the outer silicone bristles gently massage the gums to reduce damage to tooth enamel.
The natural properties of silicone and PBT polymer resist bacteria build-up, making it a far more hygienic choice to the usual nylon-bristled brush head.
The ISSA 2 does not oscillate like conventional electric models. Instead, it incorporates T-Sonic technology to pulsate at a frequency of 11,000 high-intensity pulsations per minute to create micro-sweeps that effectively, yet gently, clean teeth and gums.
A superior brushing experience, ISSA 2 removes plaque for total oral care and is particularly suited to those with sensitive gums, or for whom erosion of tooth enamel is a concern. In addition to the standard version with the hybrid brush head made of nylon and silicone, ISSA 2 is also available in an exclusive Sensitive set that includes one hybrid brush head and one brush head made completely from silicone for those with especially sensitive gums.
Thoughtfully designed, it comes complete with 16 variable speed modes, allowing full control and personalised brushing to ensure the best, most effective use.
With a revolutionary design, the ergonomic brush’s handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, whilst the 3D flexible brush head reaches all corners of the mouth.
There is a handy built-in interval timer to prevent over- or under-brushing. It prompts the user to brush a different quadrant of the mouth every 30 seconds to assure getting the most out of the toothbrush with every use.
Quick-drying, non-porous and completely waterproof, it can be used in the bath and in the shower.
Impressively, each full charge lasts up to 365 days.
Lightweight and handy, FOREO ISSA 2 is ideal for easy use on the go. It is USB-chargeable, allowing for the utmost convenience anywhere in the world. Plus, there is no bulky charging dock to carry or store.
ISSA 2 represents a savvy oral health investment as its brush heads last for six months before needing to be replaced, while the sensitive 100% silicone one lasts a whole year. For complete peace of mind, it comes with a 2-Year Limited Warranty and a 10-Year Quality Guarantee.
Stylish and smart looking, ISSA 2 by FOREO is available in four beautiful colours to brighten any bathroom, with the Sensitive set coming in two vibrant colours.
ISSA 2 is just one of FOREO’s expanding and innovative range of skincare and dental devices. Established in 2013, the Swedish brand has enjoyed global success and has won more than 85 design and beauty awards internationally. THE ADDRESS Magazine cannot wait to see what FOREO is up to next!
