NARS x Guy Bourdin Gifting Collection for Holiday 2013

Christine — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 15:25:07 +0000

Update: Thanks to our highly knowledgeable and thoughtful readers for bringing Guy Bourdin’s background to my attention. After taking time to learn more about Bourdin’s background, body of work, his aesthetic, and so forth, I have decided to abstain from reviewing the NARS x Guy Bourdin collaboration at this time and spend longer doing additional research. It’s important for each person to do their own research and inquiry into an issue, and I found the following links helpful:

Voguepedia: Guy Bourdin

GuyBourdin.org (Gallery)

Utata.org: Guy Bourdin

The Transforming Aesthetic of the Crime Scene Photograph: Evidence, News, Fashion, and Art

Art is and always has been controversial, edgy, daring, and many great artists push boundaries and limits during their lifetimes. There seems to be no dispute that Bourdin was an important influence on fashion and photography, but it does not mean his images can be viewed in a vacuum. Imagery that glamorizes violence against women may be nothing new in fashion or art, but we need to understand how it impacts today’s culture and tomorrow’s generations.

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As a child, NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars discovered Guy Bourdin’s work in the pages of French Vogue. It was then that Nars was first inspired to become a makeup artist. Today François Nars honors Bourdin’s legacy with an entire limited edition collection for Holiday 2013, created in the spirit of Guy Bourdin: bold, uncompromising color and high-impact finishes in shades that launch us into his intriguing, high-fashion world.

Splendor in the Grass Blush Palette ($49.00) (Limited Edition) (NARScosmetics.com/Boutique Exclusive)

Sex Appeal Matte soft peach
Albatross Luminous glow
Dolce Vita Matte dusty rose
Angelika Cotton candy pink with gold and silver sparkle

Cosmetic Pochette ($75.00)

Makeup bag with black and red heart design.

Fling Lip Set ($49.00) (Limited Edition

Dolce Vita Mini Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Dusty rose
Baroque Mini Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil Raspberry sorbet
Roman Holiday Lipstick Pretty pastel with delicate hint of pink
Damage Lipstick Sheer muted grape
Keepsake Lacquered Lip Case Case

Crime of Passion Set ($59.00) (Limited Edition)

Deep Throat Larger Than Life Lipgloss Shimmering sheer peach (New)
Jezebel Eyeshadow Shimmering sable (New)
Naiade Eyeshadow Metallic rose (New)
Pandora Eyeshadow Rich black matte
Deep Throat Blush Sheer peach
Laguna Bronzing Powder Brown powder with golden shimmer

Voyeur Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner Set ($49.00) (Limited Edition)

Via Appia Copper brown
Most Wanted Cyan blue (New)
Blue Dahlia Deep violet (New)
Santa Monica Blvd. White
Via Veneto Jet black

Beautiful Stranger Nail Polish Set ($35.00) (Limited Edition)

Lost Red Bright red
Shameless Red Bright pink
Dance Dance Dance Bright purple
Manosque Deep smoky lavender

One Night Stand Blush Palette ($65.00 (Limited Edition) (Sephora Exclusive)

Devotee Highlighting Blush Alabaster glow (New)
Mistinguette Blush Bright pink (New)
Goulue Blush Fleshy pink (New)
Laguna Bronzer Brown powder with golden shimmer
Orgasm Blush Peachy pink with golden shimmer
Deep Throat Blush Sheer peach

Promimscuous Lip Set ($45.00) (Limited Edition) (Sephora Exclusive)

Cruella Mini Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Passionate scarlet red
Sex Machine Mini Velvet Lip Pencil Innocent pink mauve
Dolce Vita Mini Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Dusty rose
Never Say Never Mini Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Pink lilac
New Lover Mini Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil Gold infused strawberry pink

Availability: The Gifting collection launches on November 1st at NARS boutiques and www.narscosmetics.com, department and specialty retailers, Sephora/sephora.com

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NARS x Guy Bourdin Gifting Collection

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NARS x Guy Bourdin Gifting Collection for Holiday 2013

Splendor in the Grass Blush Palette ($49.00) (Limited Edition) (NARScosmetics.com/Boutique Exclusive)

Cosmetic Pochette ($75.00)

Fling Lip Set ($49.00) (Limited Edition

Crime of Passion Set ($59.00) (Limited Edition)

Voyeur Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner Set ($49.00) (Limited Edition)

Beautiful Stranger Nail Polish Set ($35.00) (Limited Edition)

One Night Stand Blush Palette ($65.00 (Limited Edition) (Sephora Exclusive)

Promimscuous Lip Set ($45.00) (Limited Edition) (Sephora Exclusive)

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