Andrew Pears, the son of a Cornish farmer, was born at Mevagissey and was the founder of Pears Soap. Unlike other soaps, Pears soap was transparent and took 3 months to make (it still does!).
The soap itself (in all its rich, amber glory) does ooze old-money glamour, especially when paired with the more minimalist, functional looking products of the moment. Each Pears bar is, after all, ...