MAC Vibe Tribe Collection for Summer 2016

Christine — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

MAC Vibe Tribe Collection

Lose control in lips painted reckless shades of red and coral, or a flash of gold. Let your eyes escape reality in teal, cobalt mandarin and charcoal, as free-spirited nails glisten in succulent tangerine and the perfect, buttery nude with M∙A∙C Vibe Tribe. Join the tribe. Feel the vibe.

Online May 12th, in-stores May 19th at all locations

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Editor’s Note: MAC’s newest collection–Vibe Tribe–has generated some controversy over the last couple weeks for cultural appropriation and/or cultural insensitivity. Both Refinery29 and The Huffington Post posted earlier this week with an official statement from the brand, which stated that: “The collection, including the visuals, product lineup, and naming, is inspired by art, outdoor music festivals, and the colors of the desert. The collection has absolutely no connection to nor was it inspired by the Native American cultures.”

Outdoor festivals are rife with instances of cultural appropriation in the form and manner many dress and accessorize (one of the more egregious examples is the wearing of headdresses–something some festivals have actually banned to avoid future instances of cultural appropriation). I don’t think it’s a surprise that between the pattern on the packaging, some of the shade names, promotional imagery, and a collection name with “tribe” in it that it is making some consumers at least question the inspiration/connection. I wish MAC would have considered partnering with a Native designer or artist to create a collection that could truly pay homage to that person’s culture, roots, and inspiration of their craft. They have done this in the past where we have seen the collaborator’s inspiration in the forms of shade names and packaging, so it is a disappointment that they didn’t go that route here. I hope the brand will consider doing more research into their themes going forward.

Edited at 10:57AM PST: Please be RESPECTFUL to each other, whether you agree with the person or disagree with them. This is a place for civil, thoughtful discussion, not condescension, insults, or other ways of trivializing how someone feels or doesn’t feel.

The Details

Call of the Canyon Eyeshadow Palette, $36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Call of the Canyon Frosty off-white (Veluxe Pearl)
Fool’s Gold Dirty olive gold (Frost)
Summer Sun Frosty peach orange (Frost)
Thunderbolt Dark charcoal with gold pearl (Lustre)

Wild Horses Eyeshadow Palette, $36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Brule Soft creamy beige (Satin) (Permanent)
Charcoal Brown Muted taupe-brown (Matte) (Permanent)
Wild Horses Deep espresso (Satin)
Blue Mesa Deep turquoise (Satin)

Lipstick, $18.00 U.S. / $22.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Tanarama Pale beige with golden shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)
Arrowhead Bare nude (Matte)
Painted Sunset Bright orange-red (Amplified)
Pure Vanity Pale peach nude (Lustre) (Repromote)
Hot Chocolate Dirty plum (Satin) (Repromote)

Patentpolish Lip Pencil, $21.00 U.S. / $25.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Tumbleweed Soft nude
Teen Dream Bright pinkish coral matte (Repromote)
Caravamp Reddish-orange
Desert Evening Clear with pearl (Online Exclusive)
Rio Grande Romance Bright fuchsia

Powder Blush, $23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Modern Mandarin Red-orange (Satin) (Permanent)
Adobe Brick Burnt-red (Satin)
Painted Canyon Mid-tone coral (Satin) (Online Exclusive)

Cream Colour Base, $23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Yellow Topaz Light golden champagne

Bronzing Powder, $27.00 U.S. / $32.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Matte Bronze Bare shouldered bronze (Permanent)
Refined Golden Finely spun golden with soft pearl (Permanent)
Firebrush Reddish bronze with golden sparkle

Studio Sculpt Defining Bronzing Powder, $33.00 U.S. / $38.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Delphic Coppery bronze with gold sparkles (Repromote)
Golden Rinse Light brick reddish bronze with fine shimmer (Repromote)

Gleamtones Powder, $33.00 U.S. / $38.50 CAD (Limited Edition)

Dunes at Dusk Multi-colour

Studio Nail Lacquer, (Limited Edition)

Blazing Hot Bright orange (Cream)
Skin Light peach beige (Cream) (Permanent)

Brush, (Limited Edition)

125 Split Fibre Dense Face Brush ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CAD)
127 Split Fibre Face Brush ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CAD)
228/226 Double Ended Brush ($35.00 U.S. / $42.00 CAD)

Makeup Bag, $35.00 U.S. / $42.00 CAD (Limited Edition)

Painted Desert Makeup Bag 1
Painted Desert Makeup Bag 2