Like a Bollywood film, Nicolas Degennes creates an extravaganza of colour to make everyday life a dream. “I saw India as a bombardment of colours bursting forth to the rhythm of filmi music. I had already been a fan of this infectious, upbeat music for a long time, but of course it was the imagery that really grabbed me — Bollywood and its palettes of colours burst with beams of light. Melodramatic love stories… But love stories all the same, with all the emotion, the ardour, the passion of hearts that are torn apart and the struggle through hardship… The stuff of life! And the women! So beautiful, vivacious, dazzling… … and yet so sweetly demure. A homage to Indian beauty, heightened with a discreet air of eroticism and anchored in the purest tradition. What I adore in these love sagas is the eternal femininity in a showcase of flashy, ultra-kitsch glamour and gaudy music.
Precious Sari Glitter Eyeshadow (LE)
- Maharani Silver
- Maharani Gold
Sari Glow Iridescent Blush (LE)
- Maharani Orange
- Maharani Pink
Magic Kajal Eye Pencil (New)
Rouge Interdit
- Maharani Rose
- Maharani Henna
Vernis Please! (LE)
- Maharani Pink
- Maharani Tangerine
Prismissime Visage (LE)
- Maharani Pinks (Fair complexions)
- Maharani Apricots (Darker/tanned complexions)
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Wow! When is this available?
Hi Shar. It’s currently available at sephora.com. Hope this helps!
Phew! At least one collection I won’t be tempted by.
Lucky you to have escaped Givenchy’s Spring 2009 launch unscathed
Same! Delightfully unimpressed. Gorgeous collection, for sure, just not quiiite for me.
Good for your wallet
Oooh the glitter eyeshadows are calling to me.
To me, too!
Simply gorgeous! I’ve always been drawn to the Bollywood makeup looks. Does anyone know when this will be available in stores or online?
I imagine around February 2009 or so, Roxy!
Cant miss out on this one. Everything is so gorgeous !!! I’ll definitely feel like a Maharani with it
I knoww!! I am all over this one.
I really like the promo shot, gorgeous makeup!
Agreed! Such a pretty picture.
That is so beautiful – one of the few spring collections calling to me. I’m so tired of muted, pastel, YLBB colors. Bring on the intensity for us olive toned, brunette gals!
What do you want most from this launch, Katherine?
Everything except the Prismissime Visage. That I’ll probably pass on. But the rest, look out wallet!
Haha!! I am saving up now for all the spring stuff!
It’s gorgeous on the model… Beautiful collection.
Hopefully it’s gorgeous on us, too
Looks bright, interesting and delicious:)
I can’t wait to see how the liquid eyeshadows perform!
Me too:) I think it will be nice & sparkling:) and i hope it will be so:)
I hope it’s wearable, too… like it won’t crease like crazy or anything like that.
As long as it’ll hold after it’s dry, LOL! At least for a couple of hours, right?
Shiseido? No! They hold all day long, not crease, it’s true!
Purdy!! I really love the look of the compacts! I’d be interested in getting the blushes and Prismissime Visage just for the compacts alone!
Btw, my younger sister’s name is Rani and yes she acts like a Maharani!!
I think the packaging for this launch is AMAZING. It’s so Givenchy and yet perfectly done for the theme.
SUPER! I LOVE IT… NOT LIKE I NEED MORE MAKEUP BUT IT IS GORGEOUS!!
How many of us really *need* more makeup, LOL!! I know I don’t, but it doesn’t keep me from buying!
oooh the glittery gold eyeshadow caught my attention, very nice! The blush looks good on her too, lips colors are so pretty… ok so i pretty like the whole collection BUT must save money
must hold back!!!
I love the promo photo — she looks so lovely!
Hi Christine, could you do a tutorial for the look on the model in this promo shot? I especially would love to know how the eyeliner is applied to the lower lid.
tia!!
If I remember and find some time, I will try!
Loving all the India themes for makeup lately! For us Indian girls, the colors are amazing! Lancome’s Maharani Jewels collection was gorgeous and I really liked MAC’s Manish Arora collection too. Yippee!!
Me too! It’s good for me as well
I’m sure someone slightly tanned or has a dark skintone can rock this collection, like you!
Ohh, I hope so!
The make up is jsut awesome. might be pretty expensive isn’t it the colors are jsut hot and bold. i am loving them they are best sutired for indian weddings and parties