In Hopeworld, candles aren’t just decor - they’re relics from another world. Founder Hope Roalfe conjures up each piece with inspiration from fantasy and folklore; bringing to this realm a collection of whimsical creations that can sit on your shelf as either friends or sacrifices. Each candle has its own personality, and no two candles are the same.

About Hope

Hope Roalfe founded 'Hopeworld' in 2021. Coming from a background of graphic design, she wanted to use her skills to produce functional art as a form of self-expression: so, Hopeworld was born!! Since 2021, the business has grown significantly. She sold over 1,200 candles in 2024, collaborating with iconic brands such as Adidas, Mubi, Heresy and Edwin. The candles have been featured in i-D, The Face, and Proper Magazines. Originally from London, Hope moved to Melbourne, Australia in November 2024 for a change of scenery. She now works from a studio in Brunswick (please get in touch if you'd like to visit) and continues to stock her candles in stores accross the globe.

Hopeworld was founded 3 years ago after Hope noticed a lack of whimsy in the candle world. A candle is a great addition to any room, so why not make it as cute as possible? Hopeworld's mission is to bring magic and fantasy into our homes. Each candle acts as a functional object that brings a flicker of hope to any space.

Sustainability

We are completely open with are making process and materials and sustainability is at the heart of the brand. Our candles are made with luxury wax combination of ethically sourced beeswax, soywax and paraffin. Whilst paraffin is not the most sustainable option, we add a tiny amount to our candles to ensure they last as long as possible. The paraffin enhances the candles' durability, and prevents them from discolouring over time. We use organic cotton wicks, nontoxic dyes, and paraben free fragrance in our candles. Each candle is carefully packaged in a custom kraft box. Our boxes are recycable and our bubble wrap is compostable.

Stockists

Waste Store (London) Alta Store (London) A Living Taste (Vancouver) Gasstation (Seoul) Pass-port Store (Sydney) Lo-fi Store (Melbourne/Perth) Post Sole Store (Melbourne) Trasho Mondo (Melbourne) Array Store (Brisbane)

Collaborations

We love working with other brands to bring their candle dreams to life! If you'd to collaborate on a project please get in touch with Hope via info@hopeworld.studio. Past collaborators include: Mubi, Adidas, Vans, Heresy, Hikerdelic, Scrt, Morning FYI, Bankrupt, BLUEM, Noelle Lee, Highsnobiety, S1CK, River Cousin, The Great Frog, Hel Covell, Marylou Faure, The Midnight Club, Eighteen86, Second Best Petshop, byPlayhouse Studio. Check out our 'Collaborations' page for images.