In 2015, makeup artist James Molloy and his partner, Alex Thompson, launched MYKITCO: a brand that offers makeup artists and makeup lovers affordable, high-quality, professional brushes, bags, and accessories. James was the Director of Artistry for MAC Asia Pacific and the global Ambassador for Rimmel London and after years of being unsatisfied with the makeup tools and accessories available in the market decided to start MYKITCO. with Alex. Read on to find out more about them and their brand:
What inspired you to create Mykitco?
Alex: We noticed the huge rise in makeup artists globally and wanted to create a brand that was approachable and professional. We wanted to bridge the gap between a makeup artist and a makeup lover by offering the highest quality bags and brushes to everyone at an affordable price point.
What are the main reasons for creating accessories (your message and brand philosophy)?
James: I’ve been in the industry now for quite a few years and like every other makeup artist I’m obsessed with my kit. I would have to search different stores and websites for the right-sized bags to customize my kit as well as search everywhere for the perfect brushes to fit each makeup look I wanted to create.
It was the same for many of my peers in the makeup industry and one day the idea struck me; there’s a need for a brand that serves both makeup artists and makeup lovers who want a beautifully organized makeup kit with accessories that aren’t overpriced – and so MYKITCO.™ was born.
Alex: We are a fully independent brand and started shipping from our home before expanding to our HUB which now houses MYKITCO.™ and the James Molloy Makeup School. We’re constantly thinking of new ideas and concepts for new accessories and ways to build the perfect kit!
Can you tell us a bit more about your brushes and how you choose your bristles?
Alex: At MYKITCO.™ we have a wide range of natural and synthetic brushes to suit all needs. All of our brushes are designed and given a thorough test drive by James before they are signed off. The handles are perfectly weighted, 7-times lacquered, and finished with a solid copper ferrule. Whether natural or synthetic, we only use the highest quality materials to ensure the softest and most durable brushes. We believe in offering a wide range of beautiful synthetics and some natural bristles that will help any artist achieve their most beautiful makeup results.
Which Mykitco product do you consider the most iconic?
James: Our Buddy range is the most popular. We came up with the original idea for My Brush Buddy™ whilst at home one evening. I wanted a way to arrange my brushes while keeping them upright. We hand-stitched a very rough sample to send to our manufacturer and refined this over a 12-month period before launching this now iconic bag.
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