As an artist, I am constantly either repulsed by badly designed packaging or enthralled by beautiful packaging. Lately my eye has been captured by the Italian line Ortigia. I have not tried any of the products (cha-ching) but the beautifully designed "housing" of the containers and boxes leaves me with the impression that what's inside is probably of primo quality. The line is a bit hard to find in the US but it is available online here. The scarcity kind of makes it even more appealing...... Have you tried this line yet?
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I've never heard of it but have to admit, I'm also a sucker for fabulous packaging :)
Oh Anne...my cabinets are filled with pretty packaging. It's at least 50% of the reason that I buy a product. and sometimes I keep boxes (Hello simple, elegant Jo Malone perfume box - the scent disappears after five minutes but your lovely existence in my jewelry drawer has made up for it tenfold...)
I haven't tried it but do love their packaging. I've always loved the packaging for fragrances and skincare - but then being a graphic designer, I guess that's to be expected! Love that green box.
Anne, I haven't, the packaging is fabulous and I bet the products are lucsious!
Karena
Art by Karena
I haven't even heard of it. They should send you some for free, just because you advertised for them.. Looks interesting and the design is clever. yvonne
Their packaging is gorgeous. A friend just gave me an Orange Blossom glycerine soap of Ortigia. Gold with silver, 2 leopards with a palmtree in the middle. It smells good too :))
Have never tried nor heard of this brand, but now completely intrigued...that first one has hooked me!
I have not heard nor seen this line yet. I'm a sucker for quality well made boxes with pretty graphics. That said I would hope what's in side is equally as nice.
i'm with you Anne. Whenever i see the ortigia brand i get mesmerised by the packaging. it is quite popular here.
i had one of their soaps (can't remember the name, but spelled of orange blossom) and it was divine!
jxx
Oh, pretty!! I am the same way... Although I think I take it a step further. If I see really bad presentation or stupid advertising, I boycott the products as punishment because it pisses me off. If I see something totally brilliant, I totally support it!! Sam calls it "consumer whore" haha but it ISN'T!! There are so many creative people in this world. I think they should be rewarded and promoted :)
Hope you had a wonderful weekend Love!
B.
I feel strongly that Italian design is 2nd to none....smiles.
you are not kidding.
the last image is fascinating...
i want to sniff it!!!!
great packaging. no doubt about it.
xx
Packaging is a make or break for me....it says so much, you just can't wait to see what is inside!
xo
Love packaging...the 1st is my favorite...the packaging is usually half the reason I buy a product!
I have not, but like you, I'm pulled in by the packaging. So beautiful.
OMG! i love this line! We spent a week in Ortigia last year and, cheesy or not, I had to pick up the namesake soaps and body lotions. Beautiful packaging, and beautiful smell. I know it's silly but I rarely use them for fear of running out! Thanks for the stateside source!
Sadly I have not tried it yet but such lovely packaging! xx
The packaging certainly is interesting! Talk about marketing!!
Absolutely love the packaging -- it's so Roman!
I just ran across your blog and saw this post. I studied in Ortigia, Sicily last summer and frequently studied in the pasticceria where this line is sold - LOVE this product. Great stuff.
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