Welcome to 2025 and the first issue of Chaud for this promising new year! We hope you had a beautiful festive season!

This January, we’re setting the tone for a year filled with clarity, intentionality, and purposeful progress. As we embrace fresh opportunities, this issue is your guide to stepping into 2025 with focus and inspiration. This issue, though on the lighter side this was intentional as the primary focus is to usher you in gently but very well prepared into 2025!

Start by grounding yourself with our 25 New Year Journal Prompts, designed to help you reflect, refocus, and set actionable goals. Whether you’re mapping out your finances using the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, creating an inspiring vision board, or crafting a 2025 Bingo Card for a playful approach to intention-setting, we’ve included practical steps to help you move from dreaming to doing. And don’t forget to write your Dear Future Me letter, a beautiful way to begin the year with gratitude, hope, and love.

In the world of fragrance, we share our predictions for 2025 trends. From the integration of aromachology to the rise of biotech and lab-grown ingredients, brands like Givaudan are leading the way in redefining luxury with sustainability and innovation at the forefront.

Luxury itself is evolving rapidly, no longer defined solely by exclusivity but by eco-consciousness, personalization, and timeless elegance. We explore how fashion, beauty, travel, and tech are reshaping the high-end lifestyle and what this means for you as a consumer and an investor in experiences that matter.

For those seeking balance and growth, our Fitness Editor offers expert tips on staying consistent throughout the year, while our 2025 Relationship Guide provides tools to foster a deeper connection with your partner. Whether you’re starting fresh or strengthening long-standing bonds, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to embrace intentional love and build a harmonious, thriving relationship.

This issue is about developing a fully realised relationship with yourself, your goals, and those around you. It’s a reminder that growth is not just about doing more but about doing better..with clarity, purpose, and joy.

Let’s make 2025 a year of connection, evolution, and abundance. Together, we’ll turn intention into reality.

Here’s to thriving in every aspect of your life.

With hope and gratitude always,

Reenie x