Back in 1991, makeup artist Bobbi Brown launched her 'Essentials' makeup collection into Bergdorf Goodman, a little niche line of products she dreamt up whilst working on various celebrity faces. It came to the UK via Harrods in 1994 and a year Bobbi later partnered with Estee Lauder to expand the business into the international powerhouse we know and love today. As she celebrates 20 years of her makeup line, Bobbi shares with us a selection of images from her archive.
1. Bobbi applying makeup backstage in New York at the start of her career. Check out those tights.
2. (and main image) Sketches from Bobbi's diary when she was coming up with her original 10 shades. THE first lipsticks!
3. Bobbi and her son at the 1991 launch at Bergdorf Goodman. The perfect 1990s specs.
"The launch of Bobbi Brown Essentials at Bergdorf Goodman in 1991 was iconic for me and I remember it like it was yesterday. I sometimes still can't believe how far the brand has come since that day."
4. The first Bobbi Brown counter. There are now more than 980 in 56 markets worldwide.
Text: Grace Timothy
