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A funny thing has happened to time this year. Devoid of so many of our traditional daily markers and milestones – from arriving at the office to dressing for an evening out – the hours have stretch...
Read moreInStyle June 2020 / Interview with Almira Armstrong
How One Of Australia's Favourite Candle Brands Grew To Cult Status Lumira has quickly dominated the global fashion and interiors world since its inception in 2013, with its instantly recognisable c...
Read moreRussh June 2020 / Interview with Almira Armstrong
When Almira Armstrong became a mother she jumped at the chance to create a business for herself. The origin story for fragrance house Lumira begins with a love affair. Armstrong’s long time love fo...
Read moreInside Out June 2020 / Interview with Almira Armstrong
A love affair with scent led a former PR and marketing exec to pursue a 'scentsational' career as the founder of luxury fragrance house Lumira.
Read moreInstyle June 2020 / Cuban Tobacco feature
Name a cosier combination than a chilly winter’s day and a brightly burning candle; we’ll wait. Got nothing? Exactly. There’s just something about the combination of the mood lighting, the warmth o...
Read more5 documentaries that combine a love of travel and style
The allure of a captivating documentary goes beyond the story itself. It allows us to be a voyeur, giving us a glimpse into a life that is remarkable, inspiring or simply different to our own. Thes...
Read moreElle US June 2020 / Arabian Oud feature
Lumira's Arabian Oud candle takes you on a rollercoaster ride through its powerful scents. Read more
Read moreGQ June 2020 / Cuban Tobacco Fragrance Feature
For many years, Tom Ford’s take on tobacco was peerless. Australian brand Lumira takes the fight to him with a deep, rich version spiked with patchouli and musk. And just quietly, the EDP costs aro...
Read moreBeauticate June 2020 / Almira Armstrong, Founder Interview
We asked Almira Armstrong, the elegant founder of handmade candle purveyor LUMIRA, about what she’s relying on to cope during social isolation. From old school films, to her current book recommenda...
Read more4 ways to upgrade your WFH style
For many of us, this current period of working from home came suddenly and without warning. So while you might have settled into a work/life routine, it’s possible that you’re still using your lap...
Read moreBeauty Crew May 2020 / 9 fragrances that are pure comfort in a bottle
Boasting a vibrant bouquet of jasmine, lily, rose leaf and patchouli, Lumira La Primavera Parfum is supported by a comforting powdery cashmere musk that almost feels like pulling on a fluffy sweate...
Read moreWorking from home may have become a familiar situation for all of us, but it’s not without its challenges. Whether it’s separating work from relaxation time; juggling meetings with homeschooling or...
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