Baserange and Abel Fragrance host intimate workshop at Galeries Lafayette Paris
The minimalist fashion house invites guests to explore the sensory intersection of refined dressing and scent through a collaborative experience at the Parisian department store.
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Baserange and Abel Fragrance converged at the Paris flagship within Galeries Lafayette for an intimate Soft Layers workshop, where the quiet minimalism that defines both brands met across the sensory spectrum. The collaboration spoke to a shared philosophy: the power of restrained elegance, whether expressed through fabric or fragrance.
Seated around a table dressed with warm timber, guests encountered Abel’s curated selection of natural fragrances alongside Baserange’s philosophy of essential, versatile layering. The workshop centred on the idea that both scent and cloth operate through similar principles of composition and subtlety. Rather than imposing a single note or silhouette, each element was designed to complement and enhance, allowing the wearer to compose their own sensory narrative.
The setting itself reflected both aesthetics. Crisp white linen drapes framed participants in loose, unstructured folds characteristic of Baserange’s approach to contemporary dressing, while the carefully arranged array of Abel’s fragrance elements occupied the central table. Fresh herbs, dried botanicals and glass vessels suggested the craft behind each composition, inviting guests to understand scent as layered and intentional as fabric choice.
This kind of experiential collaboration has become increasingly important for luxury brands navigating a market that values not simply the purchase but the philosophy and understanding behind it. For Baserange, known for its considered approach to wardrobe basics and investment pieces, this partnership extended naturally into the olfactory realm, suggesting that true luxury resides in coherence across every sensory dimension.
The workshop reinforced what both houses understand: that refinement need not announce itself. It whispers, through the drape of linen, the top notes of a carefully chosen fragrance, and the quiet confidence of someone who knows precisely what they wear, and why.
Imagery courtesy of Baserange (@baserange).