Get to know the design inspiration behind Nicola Formichetti’s most personal creative collaboration
The colours and the packaging are so unique – how did you come up with this concept?
Nicola Formichetti: The theme was diversity. To create something that was very feminine but also masculine. For the packaging, we wanted this to show polar opposite colours that worked together, just like a panda.
With the actual products, I desired to create something that could go from day to night. Something that was fun and funky for the person who wants to take their makeup to the next level, but something that also works for someone who wears minimal makeup. The mix of colours is so couture. In the Full Face Kits, the pink, purple, and dark blues are a little more pop. The lipgloss, eye lashes, and face adornment add a light, fun, playfulness. We also did this gorgeous mint lipstick, Lipstick in Galactic Mint, which completes the collection so well. By mixing all of these colours, we were able to create something that is modern for today. We even created a makeup bag that’s a statement on its own.
What is your favourite product in the collection? Does it remind you or is it connected to any of your past designs?
NF: It keeps changing! The whole collection is so unique and different and really fits with any mood or occasion. Initially, I was so impressed with the face adornments and now that I finally have these products to play with, the Lipstick in Galactic Mint has exceeded my expectations.
