Aesop Constellation-themed Gift Kits

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—01. "An aromatic Body Care quartet."

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This year's selection of seasonal Gift Kits from Aesop revolves around six of the eighty-eight 'modern' constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union in 1922. Based on Auriga, Cepheus, Perseus, Andromeda, Delphinus and Cassiopeia, and the Greek myths that surround them, each one combines a different variety of specialized products, ranging in price from $87 to $233.

—Available from Aesop

Aesop: Taxonomy of Design

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—01. Covent Garden, Tiles.
—02. Prinsensgate, Dome Ceiling.

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Aesop's stores are highly regarded around the world, and with a handful of new locations popping up recently, the interiors are always intriguing to see. They usually embrace a different design for each space, developing a new concept and combining elements that tie into the product offering, but also allow the architects the freedom to incorporate their own vision and inspiration from the location itself. The brand's new website, Taxonomy of Design, explores some of the flagship stores, their designers and the materials used throughout the spaces, offering a new level of insight into their unique approach to retail.

—Taxonomy of Design
—Aesop

Aesop Tacit Eau de Parfum

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—01. "A crisp, elusive new fragrance."

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The skincare brand Aesop does an exceptional job of providing an outstanding product and a beautifully designed everyday item in one small package. Their latest fragrance, named Tacit, is created in conjunction with the perfumer Céline Barel, combining citrus and basil to reflect "the fresh notes found in traditional colognes; and the culture, topography, and fragile, perfumed vegetation of the Mediterranean coast."

—Aesop