May 6, 2009
Since the outer casing looks so architectural, I found it a little hard to believe that the new Rouge G by Guerlain was designed by jeweler Lorenz Baumer. It reminds me of some futuristic space capsule, or an oval-shaped skyscraper.
$45 is a bit steep for lipstick, but you're not only paying for the packaging – apparently the lipstick also has a "precious ruby powder" that "interacts with daylight to reveal spectacular radiance." I don't know if I buy that, but the design is pretty interesting – it's always good to see a company branch out and collaborate with other designers.