Conran

Whether you are aware of it or not, the Conran design group has had a huge influence on our shopping, eating and living habits for over 50 years. Led by Terence Conran, the various divisions of the Conran group have been designing furniture, ceramics and fabrics, and running shops and restaurants since the mid-1950s. In 1989 Conran founded London’s Design Museum, showcasing the finest and most innovative design in products, fashion, architecture and industry, in a celebration of manufacturing. Coinciding with Terence Conran’s 80th birthday in 2011, the company have made their first foray into beauty and grooming with the launch of the Conran Bath and Body collection.

 

We love the design and the formulation of this range, and the stylish simplicity that Conran have managed to instil in each and every product. We also love that the line is truly unisex – and does not prompt complaints about the ‘girlification’ of the bathroom by our other halves – and that it is a simple way to add a touch of Conran’s classic style and sophistication to our daily grooming routine.

 

The core Conran philosophy is that product design should be beautiful, simple and useful. Terence Conran has long advocated that the beauty of a product need not be compromised by its functionality and vice versa; indeed the beauty of many objects lies in openly acknowledging and celebrating their function.

 

As you would expect from a brand that is synonymous with high end design, the products in the Conran Bath and Body collection are no exception. The range is packaged in über-stylish bottles and jars which were designed specifically by Studio Conran, and the products inside are a pleasure to use. Here at Bath & Unwind HQ we are very excited to bring you a new range from such a prestigious design group.

 

The Conran Bath and Body range has been developed through a partnership between the Conran design group and Kokomo, an up and coming name in the luxury bath and body care industry. The small team at Kokomo have years of experience in product development between them, and this shines through in the Conran Bath and Body collection.

 

The products come in two unique fragrances, simply titled 1 and 2, inspired by Terence Conran’s favourite scents of old fashioned cologne and fresh citrus. 1 is a spicy, rich blend of oudh wood with pepper, nutmeg and cardamom, perfect for warming you during the cold seasons. 2 is fresher and cooler, scented with green stems, lemon, mandarin and cut grass, and is the perfect morning pick me up.

 

Although we love both of the fragrances in this collection equally, it was a cold, grey day in November when we tested them out and the warming, festive scent of Conran 1 proved a great antidote. The Oudh Wood Body Lotion is an intensely nourishing formulation that will leave skin feeling soft and soothed, and the glorious scent lingered for hours.