Stabilo and Kiko Milano have launched a co-created collection of lip products that carries the recognizable shape of the Stabilo Boss Mini highlighter into the makeup category. The line consists of five lip shades whose names draw on the language of writing, notes and personal expression. The companies present the project as a meeting of two brands that treat color as a means of self-expression.
Kiko Milano is described in the announcement as Italy's number one make-up brand. Stabilo is known for its highlighters. The collection's core design idea is a reinterpretation of the Boss Mini silhouette as a lip product, creating a connection between marking words on paper and using makeup to express personality. The announcement says the five shades are intended to invite consumers to explore color and individual style, with the quality and attention to detail associated with both brands.
Five shades
The range translates the collaboration's color concept into a compact palette. Each shade name plays on familiar phrases associated with writing, notes or self-presentation:
- FINE PRINT: brown
- AFTERTHOUGHT: mauve
- DON'T QUOTE ME: orange
- ON MY RADAR: red
- PINK(ER): fuchsia
The names give each product a distinct character while keeping the collection tied to the vocabulary of writing and personal expression. The companies say the shades are designed to encourage consumers to experiment with color and show their individual style.
Brand positioning
For Stabilo, the project is described as a visible step in its transformation from a brand rooted in writing instruments toward a more emotional, lifestyle-oriented identity. Michele Molon, CEO of Stabilo International, said the company has helped generations express themselves through color and that the collaboration takes that spirit beyond the page into new areas of creativity. He described the partnership as an example of two iconic brands from different worlds challenging conventions and creating something unexpected.
Simone Dominici, CEO of Kiko Milano, said the partnership is intended to push the boundaries of color and creativity and to inspire the company's community to highlight individual personality. He added that working with Stabilo allows Kiko to carry that philosophy across categories with a partner that shares its passion for color and its commitment to creative people.
Distribution
The collection will be available in stores and online in Italy, France, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom. It will also be offered through Kiko Milano's directly operated e-commerce platforms in Europe and the Middle East. The announcement did not specify pricing or an exact launch date.
The collaboration gives Stabilo a beauty-market touchpoint while giving Kiko a concept rooted in the visual language of a writing brand. Both companies frame the collection around a shared message: color can be used not only to mark a page but also to help people present and express who they are.