Stabilo and Kiko Milano have joined forces to launch a limited-edition lip collection inspired by the design of the Stabilo Boss Mini highlighter. In a playful twist, the iconic highlighter swaps the pencil case for the make-up bag, bringing a fresh splash of colour to the beauty aisle.
Launched on 5 November 2026, the Stabilo x Kiko Milano Lip Marker collection comprises five lip shades with playful names inspired by writing and personal expression: Fine Print, Afterthought, Don’t Quote Me, On My Radar and Pink(er). Each item is priced at EUR 12.99 per unit.
Beyond the product itself, the collaboration illustrates the growing creative potential of partnerships between brands from different consumer categories. By bringing together two distinctive brand identities, Stabilo and Kiko Milano are leveraging familiarity, nostalgia and visual recognition to create a product that stands out in a crowded beauty landscape.
A lifestyle move for Stabilo
The partnership also reflects Stabilo’s ambition to expand its brand universe beyond traditional stationery, a market facing structural challenges as reading and writing habits increasingly shift away from print. The German brand is looking to new lifestyle territories where creativity and self-expression take center stage. Actually, Stabilo is not new to the cosmetics industry. Its parent company, Schwan-Stabilo, already has a dedicated cosmetics division, Schwan Cosmetics, which develops and manufactures make-up pencils and pens for beauty brands worldwide.
For Kiko Milano, the collaboration provides an opportunity to reinforce its accessible, trend-driven brand positioning while offering consumers a fresh and unexpected beauty experience.
“Collaborating with Stabilo allows us to bring this philosophy to life in new worlds, alongside a partner who shares our passion for color and commitment to creative minds", said Simone Dominici, CEO of Kiko Milano.
European retail rollout
The Stabilo x Kiko Milano collection is available in Kiko Milano stores in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom, as well as through the brand’s e-commerce platforms in the European and Middle Eastern markets.
