Santa Maria Novella

Why solid soap is the most pleasurable object to bathe with

Solid soap provides a tactile bathing experience like no other. Hannah Tindle explores why in the September 2024 Style Issue of Wallpaper*, with soaps by Chanel, Celine, Diptyque, and more, photographed by Sophie Gladstone

Santa Maria Novella appoints alumna of Prada and Bottega Veneta as its new CEO

Santa Maria Novella, ‘the oldest beauty brand in the world’, has announced that Giovanna Paoloni will take the reins from Gian Luca Perris

By Hannah Tindle Published 25 January 24
Santa Maria Novella: a medieval brand enters the modern age

Founded in 1221, Santa Maria Novella is the world's oldest beauty brand, being ushered into the modern era

By Mary Cleary Published 23 June 23

Santa Maria Novella

Why solid soap is the most pleasurable object to bathe with

Santa Maria Novella appoints alumna of Prada and Bottega Veneta as its new CEO

Santa Maria Novella: a medieval brand enters the modern age