Eliza Jordan

Before “transformational travel” became an industry concept, ROAR AFRICA was reimagining what an African safari could be. Founded in 2005 by Zimbabwe-born entrepreneur Deborah Calmeyer, the luxury travel company was built on a deeply personal connection to the continent—one shaped by Calmeyer’s childhood surrounded by Zimbabwe’s vast wilderness, extraordinary wildlife, and complex cultural history.

In 2012, the Los Angeles-based fragrance house Maison Louis Marie was founded by Marie du Petit Thouars. Its roots trace back to the legacy of her ancestor—an 18th-century French botanist named Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars—whose pioneering work in plant science informed the brand’s philosophy, and its ethos still today. Each fragrance, candle, and body care creation reflects that botanical heritage lineage, as the brand approaches scent as an invitation for a more thoughtful way of living.

Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) is a leading Japanese contemporary art fair that prioritizes partnerships over traditional models.