With lockdown lifting, shops reopening soon, and the celebration of Cassandra's 35 Years of design, we thought it was time to transform our weekly book and film club into some of Cassandra's musings about her past adventures - and bring a taste of her travels into your homes.
While future adventures to Japan are on hold, Cassandra shares some of her favourite jewels, books and foods to revamp your lockdown aesthetic with the textures, scents and colours of Japan.
Books to transport you
Snow
Maxence Fermine
A hybrid between a novel and poem, Snow will submerge you in the beauty of nature through the simple but powerful form of the Haiku
Norwegian Wood
Haruki Murakami
Follow the nostalgic reminiscing of Toru Watanabe as he recalls his students days in Tokyo and his first love.
Jewels to inspire you
A ring for each season. Each intricately engraved with the dainty textures of Japanese flowers and plants.
As we prepare to brush off our suits and head back to the office why not add a splash of colour to your office uniform with a nod to the classic Japanese silhouette of the Seigai wave
Add some flavour
Simple silhouettes in earth tones to modernise any socially distanced barbeques
Your new one-stop-shop for everything Japanese. Browse recipes, order ingredients to whip up homemade ramen or treat yourself to some unusual Japanese sweet treats!
And a little of the magic of Japan...
