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Litotes Named Among Architectural Digest’s Favorite Black-Owned Candle Companies
Chicago, IL – February 2025 – LITOTES, the luxury candle brand dedicated to celebrating Black literary legends, has been honored among Architectural Digest’s (AD) favorite Black-owned candle companies. Featured in AD’s exclusive shopping guide highlighting Black-owned businesses, LITOTES stands out for its elegant, literature-inspired fragrances that transform spaces with scent and storytelling.
Architectural Digest, a globally renowned design and tastemaking interiors authority, annually curates a list of exceptional Black-owned brands. In 2025, the publication’s editors hand-selected businesses that infuse homes with style and charm through thoughtfully crafted products. LITOTES, founded by Kari Herrera, was distinguished for its unique approach to fragrance, blending literary heritage with sophisticated scents.
Nashia Baker, AD’s Senior Commerce Editor, shared her admiration for LITOTES, stating, “Kari Herrera pays homage to Black literary figures one candle at a time through her brand, Litotes. As an avid reader of everyone from Langston Hughes to Zora Neale Hurston, Herrera’s custom candles made me an immediate fan. With creations like Maya Tangelo, complete with notes of citrus and mint tea, each of her candles evokes scents that reflect the unique journeys of the icons she spotlights.”
LITOTES’ fragrances tell a story, drawing inspiration from legendary writers and their works, creating an immersive experience for book lovers and fragrance connoisseurs alike.
“I am beyond honored to be recognized by Architectural Digest,” said Kari Herrera, founder of LITOTES. “My mission has always been to craft fragrances that inspire and celebrate culture, literature, and the art of storytelling. To have AD’s editors appreciate this vision and craftsmanship is truly a milestone for our brand.”
For more information on LITOTES and to explore its collection, visit www.lovelitotes.com.
Media Contact:
Kari Herrera
Founder, LITOTES Fragrances
Email: press@lovelitotes.com
Website: www.lovelitotes.com
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