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About Coty Cosmetics
The Golden Mile is a famous stretch of the Great West Road in Brentford, London, renowned for its Art Deco industrial architecture. Among its standout landmarks is the former Coty Cosmetics Factory.
Following Britain’s departure from the Gold Standard in 1931 and the subsequent import duties levied on foreign cosmetics, French perfume house Coty required a dedicated UK manufacturing base. Designed by the renowned architectural firm Wallis, Gilbert & Partners, the building was completed in 1932. For four decades, it manufactured soaps, lipsticks, scents, and creams until production ceased in 1972. While only the facade remains today under Grade II listed status (granted in 1981), the building now serves as the Syon Clinic.
The factory's Art Deco exterior has endured the decades elegantly, having been well maintained and sensitively restored. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the interior, where just about one stair railing remains of the original fittings.
To preserve the building's architectural heritage, this illustration recreates its original 1932 splendor. Drawing on period photography and historical archives, key details have been faithfully restored - from reinstating the iconic cursive Coty logo across the central pediment to removing modern street railings - evoking the factory as it appeared on opening day.
Name: Coty Cosmetics Factory
Architect: Wallis, Gilbert & Partners
Opened: 1932
Closed (as Coty): 1972
Style: Industrial Art Deco
All prints are presented on Hahnemühle German etching Giclée paper. Frames are solid wood from sustainable sources, manufactured to high standards.
Sizes available:
A4 - 21×30cm, 8×12"
A3 - 30×42cm, 12×17"
A2 - 42×59cm, 17×23"
A1 - 59×84cm, 23×33"