FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2025
Skeem and V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum, London) Launch Unique Arts & Crafts Inspired Home Fragrance Collection
PHILADELPHIA, PA & LONDON, UK – U.S. design-forward brand Skeem is proud to announce a creative collaboration with the globally revered V&A to debut an exclusive scented candle line infused with the timeless elegance of early 20th century design.
This Home Fragrance Collection brings together Skeem’s expertise in crafting exceptional fragrances and the museum’s ever-evolving collection of objects spanning every creative discipline. Drawing inspiration from the museum’s vast design archives, the collection pays homage to the renowned works of Arts and Crafts pioneer C.F.A. Voysey (1857–1941).
“Scent can transport you — we wanted to translate Voysey’s botanical motifs into immersive olfactory experiences,” said Eirini Kalafatides, CEO of Skeem. “Each candle echoes his harmony with nature, weaving art history into modern homes.”
Designed with Purpose
To work with the V&A is to be inspired by its collections and to create something new and unique, with its own integrity and value. Through this collaboration with Skeem, the V&A continues to share a 5,000-year-old story of creativity, transforming its rich collections into beautifully made, meaningful products. Designed and crafted with care, each candle is hand-poured in the USA in small batches, ensuring a high level of quality, attention to detail, and a personal touch in every piece.
Retail & Trade Info
• Availability: August 2025 - Launching online via skeemshop.com and select retailers.
• MSRP: $75 per 12 oz candle.
• Trade & Press Samples: Available upon request.
About the Brands
Skeem creates elevated collections of home and garden fragrance, artfully housed matches, personal care, and accessories that blend form and function—turning everyday rituals into meaningful moments. Every item is thoughtfully developed and artfully crafted to be beautiful and purposeful, designed with gifting in mind, and made to feel special, whether given or kept. Rooted in a design-forward approach, the line invites discovery, celebrates storytelling, and brings a boutique experience to the shelf.
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity, spanning 5000 years of human creativity. It was established in 1852 to make works of art available to all and to inspire British designers and manufacturers.
Today, its purpose is to champion the creative industry, inspire the next generation, and spark everyone’s imagination.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
With this collaboration, Skeem and the V&A invite candle lovers and design enthusiasts alike to bring a piece of art history into their homes. Each candle in the series not only pays homage to Voysey’s artistic legacy but also reflects the museum’s commitment to champion design and inspire makers and creators everywhere. This collaboration with the V&A combines the timeless Arts and Crafts aesthetic with contemporary home décor, offering a unique way to experience art through evocative scents.
Media Contacts
Skeem (U.S.): info@dhomebrands.com
Victoria and Albert Museum (UK): press.office@vam.ac.uk