Cent Magazine

Every spring, like a soft-footed procession, London Craft Week arrives in London carrying with it the scent of workshops, the murmur of studios, and the reverence of those who still believe that beauty is worth waiting for. Though many houses opened their doors during this celebration, none commanded the same quiet awe as

In a confusing world full of constant noise, finding an inner sanctuary can become a wonderful and desirable space.  These are powerful in moments of solidarity, but can also act as a bond between others who seek the same. This vision is at the heart of Kida Kyo perfume house, launched in early 2026 by Jamie Shuker, Ari Omori, alongside perfumer Pia Long. Rooted in the q...

The favourite Parisian café, sitting outside, a calm autumn day, the low sunlight drifts across the street, softly touching skin with a comforting warmth. A coffee sits on the table, sip it alongside the custard fig tart, delicate, sweet, jammy and melting in the mouth. Its smooth, baked, creamy texture slowly expands on the palette. A touch of velvet vanilla adds ...

Imagine yourself admiring a summer sunrise. The way the light slowly rises, touching everything at once: the horizon, the skin, the places where you stand, bringing the hint of life into darkness. Light has been with us since the beginning of time, whether it is sunlight, candles or even electric light. Another newer part of this journey is Red Light: a tool for both beauty a...

We all know the feeling of holding something made by hand. You don’t really question it, you feel it. But right now we live surrounded by machine-made things, yet we remain oddly disconnected from them. Everything is pre-made and simplified before we even have the chance to engage with it. At some point, the value of the human