Lion & Wilde

There are places to visit, and there are places to become someone. Lion & Wilde is the latter.

Part salon, part shop, part laboratory, Lion & Wilde is a gathering place for the curious, a room built for the conversation. It is where one comes to think out loud, to sip strange concotions, and to leave sharper than one arrived.

Every detail here answers to one of two names. Lion is the fearlessness of deep sleep, the kind that asks nothing of you but surrender. Wilde is the wit and clarity that follows it, the brilliance that only a rested mind can afford. Lion & Wilde is where science stops and beauty follows.

The Shop is deliberately small. Just a handful of products, found nowhere else. Each item is paired with a specialist’s guidance and expertise.

The Café is where the ritual lives: tonics, teas, and sipping chocolates, crafted for the hours before sleep and the moments of waking

The Lab sits behind switchable glass, clear or frosted at will, a quiet piece of theater in itself. Step inside for brain mapping, and understand your own mind.

The Salon is where Lion & Wilde becomes a gathering place in the truest sense, a room for intellectual company, unhurried conversation, and the kind of evening that used to require a private library and a good excuse. Beneath the gaze of our namesakes, guests are invited to linger.

This is the space where elite medical science meets artistic inspiration, and where the pursuit of a better night's sleep and a sharper mind gets the room it deserves.

Lion: Sleep fearlessly

Phase 1: The Vision

We are closely collaborating with the artists at Animal Replicas to craft our magnificent sleeping lion. Designed to inspire tranquility, our magnificent lion will rest within a bed of crimson roses, elevated on a plinth. The installation aims to contrast the raw power of a lion with the delicate, soothing embrace of a floral sanctuary. It is the visual embodiment of sleeping fearlessly.

Phase 2: Clay Sculpture

We recently received a first look from Ami, the talented artist leading the lion build. Currently in the foundational "block-in" phase, the serene energy of the piece is shining through.

Oscar Wilde: Think brilliantly

Phase 1: The Vision

Designed to set a sophisticated, welcoming tone, the bronze-finished bust will sit atop a mahogany pedestal in our reading nook. Positioned beneath deep navy walls, classic library shelving, and warm leather accents, Wilde’s presence invites guests to sit, sip, and indulge in brilliant conversation.

At Lion & Wilde, every corner is designed to inspire storytellers, thinkers, and dreamers. To bring our literary namesake to life, we partnered with the renowned prop artisans and sculptors at Tom Spina Designs. Follow the artistic journey below, from early 3D digital modeling to hands-on physical clay sculpting, as Oscar Wilde takes his rightful place in our sanctuary.

Phase 2: 3D Digital Sculpting

• 360° Likeness: Tom Spina Designs built a complete 3D digital model to ensure historical accuracy and expressive depth from every vantage point.

• Period Details: Every detail was meticulously crafted in software, from his signature sweeping hairstyle and charismatic expression to the crisp lapels of his Victorian suit.

Phase 3: Clay Prototype

• Sarony Reference Materials: To achieve an authentic likeness, the artisans drew directly from Napoleon Sarony's iconic 1882 photograph collection, using those historic profile images to accurately capture Wilde's exact posture and facial structure.

• Physical Prototype: The digital render was translated into a physical clay sculpt to refine textures and tactile depth.

• Artisanal Touch: Sculptors hand-finished the clay, adding organic skin texture, subtle folds in the fabric, and a realistic warmth before moving into the final mold-making and bronze-casting stages.

Updates to follow