MEET THE FOUNDERS
" Lola James Harper is a holistic project about art, friendship, family, slow life & sunshine. "
THE STORY
Before Lola James Harper...
We launched Lola James Harper in June 2013 at Colette, with a clear offering from day one: “scents, songs, photography & happenings.”
This included a photo exhibit, our photo books on display, 19 original candles accompanied by a CD of our original songs, and a concert at the Colette Water Bar during Vogue Fashion Night Out.
But in reality, this first showcase brought together 10 years of olfactory creations by Rami Mekdachi, who at the time co-created candles and perfumes for Hotel Costes, La Réserve Geneva, Colette, Roger Vivier, Ines de la Fressange, and the Chloé and See by Chloé candle lines, as well as the Lacoste candle activation and more than 15 other luxury and hospitality brands.
Rami was also a photographer for Rock & Folk, Oui FM Rock Radio, and had published in Rolling Stone Magazine and had already released several music albums with independent labels like Chronowax and PIAS.
Colette
Colette
Costes
Costes
Chloé
Chloé
Nelly Rodi
Nelly Rodi
Lacoste
Lacoste
Jacques Garcia
Jacques Garcia
Roger Vivier
Roger Vivier
Bensimon
Bensimon
La Réserve
La Réserve
La Réserve - Candle
La Réserve - Candle
Costes - Candle
Costes - Candle
Mama Shelter
Mama Shelter
Rubinacci
Rubinacci
" Sensorial stories told with candles, perfumes & photography. "
A FAMILY AFFAIR
" Lola James Harper is rooted in a family tradition. The Mekdachi family, passionate about art and travel, has always been able to narrate their olfactory universe through a range of eau de toilette, home fragrances, scented candles, film and photography.
Each family member — Rami and Céline, their daughter Lili, and their son Noé — contributes to making Lola James Harper a unique brand. The eclecticism of Lola James Harper lies in the artistic diversity of the Mekdachi family: Lili captures photographic moments where time seems to stand still, while Noé asserts himself as a filmmaker.
The parents, for their part, create the olfactory notes to echo Lili and Noé's creations and oversee the production. "
- NYLON
Looking for the most inspiring places, capturing & sharing their scents in candles & sprays and their essence with film & photography.
THE PROJECT
“Photography, video, music, perfume and writing are precious tools to share how marvelous this world is. It's full of incredible scenes, touching and inspiring characters and sounds, moving philosophies and scents. Photography captures the moment, perfume captures the emotion, music captures the energy and words capture history...”
- Rami Mekdachi, Founder
As the visionary behind Lola James Harper, the Mekdachi family has transformed the world of art and lifestyle, with the project now gracing over 300 elite concept stores and international galleries.