Pop art pioneer, filmmaker, and publisher, Andy Warhol was one of the most important visual artists of the 20th century. He joked “art is whatever you can get away with.” A painting, a movie, a TV commercial, an album cover, or an interview with a movie star. For Andy, art could be anything, but whatever he did, he did it as if it were fine art. He made paintings with a photo booth and ‘Screen Tests’ – movies that barely moved. He made an 8-hour movie starring the Empire State Building. He changed the way we see the world.
Andy Warhol’s world has been inspiring François Nars for years. Now NARS introduces a limited edition collection in the spirit of Andy Warhol. From the formulas and shades to the packaging and names, every element of the collection evokes François Nars’ take on the cool, image-rich, character-laden world of Warhol.
Everybody is a Superstar. At least for 15 minutes.
SOFT TOUCH SHADOW PENCIL ($24.00)
Empire: black
Heat: teal
Silver Factory: aluminum
Trash: vivid purple
LARGER THAN LIFE LONG-WEAR EYELINER ($23.00)
47th Street: black with silver shimmer
HIGHLIGHTING BLUSH ($28.00)
Satellite of Love: sparkling gold sand
LARGER THAN LIFE LIP GLOSS ($26.00)
Candy Says: shimmering strawberry pink
Hollywoodlawn: bright orange-red
International Velvet: pink glace
Penny Arcade: raspberry
Viva: rich rose
NAIL POLISH ($18.00)
15 Minutes: lemon yellow
Back Room: black
New York Dolls: purple
Superstar: teal
TV Party: vivid orange
The collection will be available at Sephora from October 1st and I can’t wait. This is one of the most exciting collections I’ve seen in a while. All the products are just beautiful!
What do you think of it? Are you as excited as I am?
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Meh, the soft touch pencils come back from the grave! I’m not so excited about this collection. I WAS but the products have been nothing but pretty-looking and expensive. This is my song of the week! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9IWAxSpgKA&feature=plcp I love Nick Pitera :].
Janessa, I’ve just seen the reviews on Temptalia and some of the products are disappointing indeed. Unfortunately Nars has always been very hit and miss, but I think these products are more collectible items than anything else really and so will be snapped up mostly by Warhol fans who won’t have the hearts to use them.
And I love Les Miserables. That medley is so awesome, thanks for posting it.
And I bet a lot people don’t read reviews before they buy so NARS can get their costumers from them too.
Yay, you liked it! No problem.
Janessa, I think this collection is hit and miss, like Nars is in general. But I like the overall theme of the collection and some of the pieces are, if not great makeup products, beautiful works of art.
And I feel really sorry for them. It’s always best to read reviews before purchasing something, especially when it is expensive, so you avoid disappointments.
Those shadow pencils look stunning! I wonder how long they stay put. I hate it when I apply a beautiful liner only to have either gone or all over my face by noon. But, those colors look so pretty.
Victoria, those colors are beautiful indeed, but sadly the quality of these pencils is often disappointing. I’ve read many reviews saying they fade and crease very quickly.
Oh, too bad. But good to know before spending so much
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I’m glad if I made you save money. I really wish Nars changed the formula of these pencils, cos they’re such intriguing products.