At home with TSU LANGE YOR founders Troye Sivan and Steele Mellet

When multi-award-winning pop star Troye Sivan welcomed us—and 9.8 million others— into his Carlton home for that unforgettable episode of Architectural Digest, it was clear: the pop star had an immaculate, natural and enviable flair for interior design. Fast forward two years, and in between starring in HBO's The Idol and releasing the chart-topping album Something to Give Each Other, Troye, alongside his brother Steele, has added another achievement to his ever-growing resume— founder of the fragrance and homewares brand TSU LANGE YOR. Reflecting Troye and Steele’s Jewish heritage (the name TSU LANGE YOR, in Yiddish, means ‘long years’) and sitting down with Remix, the dynamic duo reflects on the importance of self and sanctuary.

You recently celebrated the brand’s first birthday— congrats! How has the brand evolved from the initial concept to what it is now? Did it surprise you?

Troye: Thank you! It’s insane that a year has gone by already. On quick reflection, it feels like we haven’t strayed too far from the early concepts and vision for TLY. But this question prompted us to take a look at some initial concept docs and it was surprising just how much of the early work articulating our hopes for TLY still rings true. Acknowledging that we wanted to make things that feel personal, deeply connected to home, and crafted with care was central to our early thoughts, and those desires still define all the decisions we make today.

SALA is the latest addition to the TSU LANGE YOR fragrance family and feels like the perfect summer scent. Can you tell us the story behind it?

Troye: SALA came together at a really special time in both mine and Steele’s lives. There was this feeling of renewal and fresh hope all around us. I had just put new music out into the world, and Steele had just welcomed his first baby—my nephew, Sala. We were collaborating with an emerging perfumer, Joey Rosin, in NYC on this super green, nectary, stemmy floral fragrance; it immediately transported me to moments of cutting flowers with or for family. That connection to intergenerational love really hit home, especially with everything we were experiencing at the time. After a few tweaks to the formulation, it just felt right, and we knew we had to release it.

I love the meticulous thought process behind each facet of TLY—whether your fragrances or furnishings. How do you approach blending these elements into a cohesive brand identity while still allowing each piece or scent to tell its own unique story?

Troye: With TLY, we’ve taken a similar approach to the one I take with all my creative projects: build strong pillars in your own identity, which then serves as a foundation for collaboration. Our strength lies in our ability to identify and work with collaborators—from photographers to perfumers to designers—and allow them to create something authentic to themselves while using the TLY structure as a platform. What’s exciting is that this approach lets them craft something that feels distinctly TLY, without losing their own creative fingerprint. We’re really proud of how we’ve been able to collaborate across all our projects, blending so many unique Australian/queer/young voices into one cohesive identity.

And as brothers, surely there’s an element of disagreeing on concepts? How do you come together creatively?

Steele: Honestly, not that much. Our roles are relatively well-defined. While I’m always happy to be a sounding board on the creative side of things, it’s really Troye’s efforts that drive TLY creatively. I stick almost exclusively to the operational stuff, and the mutual respect we have for each other’s roles means we don’t get in each other’s way.

It seems nostalgia has shaped the brand’s DNA. How do you ensure that each piece captures not only your experiences but also those of your customers, creating shared memories?

Troye: Nostalgia definitely forms a big part of our approach to design at TLY, sometimes even by accident. Home, scent, and memory are all so intertwined. We look for shared sensory triggers that bring people back to their own special moments, creating a collective experience while still allowing it to feel intimate and individual. By designing scents and objects that draw from our own experiences, we create moments that feel authentic. When someone else connects with them, it becomes this beautiful, shared nostalgia that’s both collective and deeply personal.

What are the secret ingredients of creating a sanctuary of self-expression?

Troye: To me, creating a sanctuary of self-expression is all about finding a balance between personal authenticity and thoughtful design. Really tune in with yourself and collect and collate things you like. I think an eclectic home is a beautiful thing. How do you want to feel in your space? For my home in Melbourne, I worked closely with David Flack to bring that vision to life, focusing on textures, light, and a blend of new and vintage elements. We wanted to maintain the original character while introducing pieces that felt uniquely ‘me’—a mix of lush greenery, art, and a few homoerotic coffee table books. It’s important that every corner feels intentional and practical and tells a story, not just visually but emotionally. I love having spaces where I can feel connected to nature and my roots, like incorporating plants native to places I’ve lived. It’s not about creating a showroom; it’s about building a space that functions and caters to your life, feels meditative, comfortable, and true to my life experiences.

Speaking of self- expression, I have to talk about the bowl. Did you ever anticipate the virality that came with its release?

Troye: We definitely hoped the design would get people thinking and talking... but probably didn’t expect as much attention as it ended up getting. I loved it. Steele: Calling it a ‘BOWL’ definitely pissed people off more than it should have, haha. If you take anything beyond a purely literal look at the BOWL, I think its beauty and usefulness are quite apparent. But if you’re looking for something more practical, it may not be the piece for you.

I’m already planning how to incorporate it into my holiday hosting tablescaping. What would you fill it with for Christmas? Walnuts, mince pies, perhaps?

Troye: We’re a bit inexperienced with Christmas decorations because we celebrate Chanukah! For that, I’d probably fill it with a cute assortment of latkes and jam doughnuts next to the Chanukiah (traditional Jewish nine-candle candelabra).

Can you give us a sneak peek into what’s next for TSU LANGE YOR?

Troye: We’re having so much fun with fragrance at the moment, so there are definitely some new scents coming in the near future. On top of that, we have some collaborations and more items for the homecoming in the next 12 months that we’re very excited about!