What do you get if you mix camp and consideration? Equal Candles, in fact.
In celebration of Pride Month, we spoke with Kieran Ball, co-owner of the model producing Australia’s sassiest candles — made proper right here in Perth.
We’re coming to the tip of Pride Month – what have the previous couple of weeks meant to you?
I personally discover Pride actually necessary. Seeing different folks like me was one thing I by no means had rising up; Pride was the primary time I felt a part of an unbelievable, supportive and numerous neighborhood.
(The Perth queer neighborhood) are extremely passionate and resilient. From small queer-owned companies to occasions and our drag queens, we stand sturdy collectively.
How did Equal Candles come to be?
I’ve at all times beloved candles, it began as a pastime. When my associate and I moved in collectively we needed to create candles utilizing “humour” as Kath Day Knight would say, impressed by not solely queer tradition however Australian puns.
Candles create that feeling of being dwelling, a sense that may usually be a problem for a lot of LGBTQIA+ folks. We hope our model can add that feeling of belonging and heat to somebody’s secure area.
Tell us concerning the names of your candles?
They’re light-hearted and enjoyable. From Vanilla Queen impressed by the normal vanilla bean to Thirsty Beach, our tropical paradise scented candle, we search for methods to reinvent the best way we speak about scents and we discover our prospects both determine with the names or know simply the particular person to provide the candle to.
Has the model had any A-list interactions?
We just lately had Aubrey Haive from Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under promote our candles. We’ve additionally had the assist of native influencers corresponding to Cougar Morrison and Laura Calleri.
Whose lounge room would you like to see your candles in?
Oh my my my, we’d like to see our candles in Troye Sivan’s.
What’s your favorite scent?
It’s exhausting to choose between your candle youngsters. If I used to be to choose a favorite I’d need to say Miss Salty C — salted caramel and popcorn.
Can you describe your model in three phrases?
Fun, vibrant and camp.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
