Otis Batterbee is the designer and creator of professional beauty tools which are used by some of the world’s leading makeup artists and professionals. Graduating in Fashion Design, from the acclaimed Central St Martins School of Art & Design, he swiftly moved over to designing accessories and small goods for luxury international brands. His seamless move into the beauty sphere with his now iconic colour blocked makeup brushes was simply a natural progression for a product designer.
“The beauty world has always had a certain allure for me. Unlike the fashion industry, it doesn’t matter what shape, gender or ethnicity you are, we can all be part of it.”
Otis Batterbee designs and constructs all products from scratch ensuring each piece is truly unique. Each piece is then rigorously tested by a makeup artists.
“We’re not your average beauty brand. My inspiration ranges from photos of Mick and Bianca Jagger partying at Studio 54, to designs from the 1980’s Memphis Group and an obsession with Art Deco buildings in Miami which provided the inspiration for my makeup brush handles. From that I then work on the construction which takes over 2 years for each new product”.
Otis Batterbee now counts a roster of global stockists and a number of beauty fans that include Rita Ora, Gwyneth Paltrow and Florence Welch.
Our ongoing mission is to craft clean, safe, products that are good for you and the planet. The brand developed its One Brush-Two Live recycling concept to prevent makeup brushes from ending up in landfill. We are totally committed to making sustainable choices whenever and wherever possible.
