Journal
in conversation — Desirée Pais
Desirée Pais is the founder of Benshen, an online community, course and an intimate container for women looking to tap into their personal power and create space for inspiration through a daily practice grounded in Kundalini meditation and weekly workshops. Here, Desirée shares what she’s inspired by and what her daily practice looks like.
in conversation — Joe Hammond
Joe Hammond is a Co-Founder of Lagoon Films, Director of Photography, and artist working in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. He is also the incredible talent behind Abel’s newest content. We connected with Joe on what inspires him, both personally and creatively, and found connection through the Amsterdam x New Zealand link Abel and Joe share.
in conversation — Jade Townsend
Jade is a New Zealand-based visual artist and storyteller working at the intersection of her Māori, Pākehā and British heritage. For Townsend, her cultural identity forms in the non-translatable, the left-over and residual aspects of herself for which there is no interpretative counterpoint in relation to the other.
biotech in natural fragrance
A creative partnership that spans a decade and several continents, Abel founder Frances Shoemack sits down with our Master Perfumer, Isaac Sinclair, during their most recent trip to Tokyo to reminisce about the early days of Abel and what the future holds for natural perfume.
making natural perfume: an innovative partnership
A creative partnership that spans a decade and several continents, Abel founder Frances Shoemack sits down with our Master Perfumer, Isaac Sinclair, during their most recent trip to Tokyo to reminisce about the early days of Abel and what the future holds for natural perfume.