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Cosmetic Packaging

ca. 2000 (designed), ca. 2000 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The slick and functional packaging of Ruby & Millie cosmetics reflects the professional background of the company's founders: Ruby Hammer and Millie Kendall, both of whom worked as make-up artists. While aimed at the high street and thus inexpensively packaged, the brand still aims to emulate the luxury end of the market, with its shiny finishes and minimalist logo.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Plastic
Brief description
Ruby & Millie compact stack
Physical description
Clear plastic stack housing lipstick/lipgloss
Credit line
Given by Qualipac Ltd
Object history
RP 2002/315
Summary
The slick and functional packaging of Ruby & Millie cosmetics reflects the professional background of the company's founders: Ruby Hammer and Millie Kendall, both of whom worked as make-up artists. While aimed at the high street and thus inexpensively packaged, the brand still aims to emulate the luxury end of the market, with its shiny finishes and minimalist logo.
Collection
Accession number
E.468-2007

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Record createdJuly 20, 2009
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