Sleep Is All Hers—a fable by . In the final episode of our new podcast series, Future Fables, Kawakami’s story invites listeners to reconsider common fears with a gently irreverent wit. Listen on bit.ly/3zdTNYW.
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At Aesop Shinsaibashi, until Monday 24 October, visitors are invited to explore a wide array of books by LGBTQIA+ authors and allies. Founded on a belief in the transformative power of queer storytelling, the Aesop Queer Library seeks to broaden minds and embolden individuals.
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The Pack—a fable by . In this episode of Future Fables, novelist Solomon invites listeners to join a family of wolves, in a compelling take on the importance of community. Listen here bit.ly/3gcuxLQ #FutureFables
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Butterfly Man—a fable by novelist . This charmingly bittersweet tale about a slightly stubborn insect reflects on the sometimes unwelcome passing of time. Listen here bit.ly/3rK0P3d #FutureFables
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The River Cat’s Brother—a fable by . Our latest Future Fables episode is a thoroughly feline tale that delves into sibling bonds, told through the claws and roars of river cats. Listen here bit.ly/3fPXIUZ #FutureFables
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The Rat and the Hamster—a fable by . A playful tale of friendship, envy and empathy marks the inaugural episode of Radiomatique Future Fables—a new podcast series, featuring freshly penned stories for the modern day. Listen here bit.ly/3C2JjMg #FutureFables
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Introducing Future Fables—bedtime stories for adults. Our inaugural podcast series features fantastical tales, freshly penned by some of the most thought-provoking authors of today. Discover more here: bit.ly/3fyypX3. #FutureFables
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A colourful display of books by LGTBQIA2S+ writers has replaced the rows of amber bottles at our Williamsburg (New York), Silver Lake (Los Angeles) and Queen Street West (Toronto) stores. Visit the Queer Library to collect a complimentary book until 26 June.
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The Aesop Queer Library has returned for a second year—select a complimentary book by an LGBTQIA2S+ author at Aesop Williamsburg, Silver Lake and Queen Street West, Toronto until 26 June.
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Introducing the Aesop Women’s Library, an ephemeral literary installation in two Singapore signature stores. From 20—24 April, stop by to choose a complimentary title from a selection of books by local authors who identify as women or allies, no purchase required.
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Aesop Seongsu, our latest Seoul signature store, explores the possibilities of locally sourced, salvaged timber and naturally insulating earthen walls, paying homage to Korea’s time-honoured building techniques.
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‘We are all better when sisterhood is not just a sound, but a part of life’s music.’ Denise, Aesop America.
Sounds of sisterhood—a mix for International Women’s Day and beyond—presents disparate yet shared experiences, united in honour and celebration of all women.
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‘이 세상의 모든 선수는 아니 결국은 위대한 여성이자 한 사람의 어머니로부터 시작됩니다.’ Serena, Aesop Singapore.
Our audio collage for International Women’s Day, Sounds of sisterhood, features voice notes and music by over 100 women, its message one of strength and solidarity.
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‘May hard truths always trump comfort, because it is in uncomfortable situations where we find our strength.’ Sha’tina, Aesop America.
A multitude of moving and inspiring voices can be heard in Sounds of sisterhood, our mix for International Women’s Day by .
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Introducing Sounds of sisterhood—an audio collage of voice notes exploring strength, affection and the multifaceted nature of womanhood. Mixed by , the soundscape was made to mark International Women’s Day and echo beyond. bit.ly/3tyFx9r
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In the latest Aesop Radiomatique Mixtape, produced in partnership with , artist Shii explores memories of growing up in Chengdu and life beyond, and how these intertwine with multifarious sounds and scents. bit.ly/35rB2EY
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Amplifying the voices and diverse experiences of the Australian LGBTQIA+ community, titles by the likes of @YvesRees, Jazz Money and Gary Lonesborough are among the complimentary books available to all visitors, no purchase required. #Aesop #TheAesopQueerLibrary
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DJ and producer Closet Yi presents the next episode of Aesop Radiomatique Mixtapes, created in partnership with . Based in Seoul, she draws listeners into her world with an hour-long mix of stirring sonic inspirations. wrldwd.fm/radiomatique2
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Echoing the vernacular of the Philippines’ Bahay Kubo, Aesop Rockwell celebrates the cultural significance of these historic structures. Discover architectural references to timeless rural traditions at Power Plant Mall, Makati City.
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DJ Nedda Sou presents the inaugural Radiomatique Mixtape—a show that hones in on the transportive power of scent and sound, produced in partnership with . Sou’s is a highly personal programme, evoking redolent memories and hopes for the future. wrldwd.fm/radiomatique
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With London Pride 2021 cancelled, the shelves of Aesop Soho and Aesop Borough are being cleared of products and stocked with books, as a way to amplify queer voices and stories.
Image: still from Epilogue, a film by Tom Chomont, sourced via and .
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“Maybe we were all pretending to be fine because the world gave us no other option.” ― , The Death of Vivek Oji
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“but there I was, trying to fit the ocean into a plastic cup as it tossed and turned me in its waves.” ― #SamanthaIrby, We Are Never Meeting in Real Life.
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“She looked me in the face, and said, The thing about slow learners is that they eventually do learn.” ― #BryanWashington, Lot
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“There are no wastes. Either nothing is a waste, or everything is a waste.” ― #BryanWashington, Memorial
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“Love and guilt sometimes taste the same, you know.” ― , The Death of Vivek Oji
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“Who will be lost in the story we tell ourselves? Who will be lost in ourselves?” ― #OceanVuong, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
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“That’s all culture is, after all, the nutrients pervading the air we breathe, diffusing into and out of people, a passive process.” ― #BrandonTaylor, Real Life
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“When is it no longer forgivable to be so terrible? When does the time come when you’ve got to deliver on your gifts?” ― #BrandonTaylor, Real Life
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“Maybe in this life you get all kinds of soulmates, multiple people who vibrate at the same level you do.” ― #SamanthaIrby, We Are Never Meeting in Real Life
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“Your eyes will show you what they want to, or whatever they think you should see.” ― #BryanWashington, Lot: Stories
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“It was beauty, I learned, that we risked ourselves for.” ― #OceanVuong, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
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Introducing Sublime Replenishing Night Masque—a vitamin-rich formulation that confers both immediate and sustained hydration with a deceptively lightweight texture: bit.ly/2TxcjWf
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Containing a portfolio of none-too-serious abstract sculptures by Dave Hardy, issue no. 231 of is available from bit.ly/2BUEqbo and at select Aesop doors worldwide: bit.ly/2vUfKy1
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The current Winter issue of offers two revealing interviews, gripping fiction, witty abstractions, and imaginative poetry—including a rare, meaningful deviation from the journal’s house-style font: bit.ly/2vUfKy1
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Rae Armantrout’s poetry was inspired by a conservative San Diego upbringing and a contrasting UC Berkeley education—not to mention Russell Crowe movies, as she reveals in the latest : bit.ly/2vUfKy1
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Good things come to bookworms who wait. ’s latest issue offers an extended interview with George Saunders, eight long years in the making: bit.ly/2vUfKy1
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Aesop NorthPark in Dallas is situated within the eponymous retail complex, which is known for its acclaimed collection of twentieth- and twenty-first-century art. #architecture #design #Dallas bit.ly/2V5myU9
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