Essentials: Raf Maes of KOMONO

Belgian accessories purveyor KOMONO has found favor with many through the label's smartly designed array of eyewear and wristwear. The name of the brand refers to a Japanese phrase meaning "little things", a clever nod to the amiable goods that KOMONO creates, conceived from a wide breadth of inspiration including music, electronics and art for a refined final product. In speaking with co-owners Anton Janssens and Raf Maes, one may be left with the impression that travel plays a pivotal role in ...