Stabilo and Kiko Milano have launched a co-created collection of lip products that brings the writing-instrument company and the Italian make-up brand together around a shared view of colour as a means of self-expression. The line consists of five lip shades inspired by the shape of the Stabilo Boss Mini highlighter.
The companies describe the partnership as bringing together two brands with a shared belief that creativity is a form of self-expression and that colour gives people the confidence to show who they are. Stabilo is known for its highlighters, while Kiko Milano is described in the announcement as the number-one make-up brand in Italy.
From highlighter to lip product
The collection reinterprets the Stabilo Boss Mini silhouette as a lip product, linking the act of highlighting on paper with the use of make-up to express personality. The five shades are named with references to writing and personal expression:
- Fine Print: brown
- Afterthought: mauve
- Don’t Quote Me: orange
- On My Radar: red
- Pink(er): fuchsia
According to the companies, the palette translates their shared creative vision into colours intended to invite consumers to explore colour and individual style, with the quality and attention to detail associated with both brands. The shade names are presented as celebrating individuality, self-expression and confidence.
Brand positioning and executive comments
For Stabilo, the collaboration is described as a visible step in its transformation from a brand rooted in writing instruments towards an emotional, lifestyle-oriented identity. Michele Molon, CEO of Stabilo International, said the company had helped generations express themselves through colour and was now taking that spirit beyond the page into new dimensions of creativity and self-expression. He described the collaboration with Kiko Milano as an example of two iconic brands from different worlds challenging conventions and creating something unexpected, and as part of the bold, imaginative thinking that will shape Stabilo’s next chapter.
Simone Dominici, CEO of Kiko Milano, said the aim was to push the boundaries of colour and creativity to the next level and to inspire the company’s community to highlight its individual personality. He said working with Stabilo allowed Kiko Milano to bring that philosophy across categories, with a partner that shares its passion for colour and commitment to creative people.
Availability
The collection will be available in stores and online across Italy, France, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom. It will also be offered through Kiko Milano’s direct-operated European and Middle East e-commerce platforms. The rollout covers both physical retail and online channels in those markets.