by Diana Ajih on February 27, 2012
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CK One is partnering with Coty Prestige to launch a 130-unit cosmetics line. The CK One line is slated to make its first debut in late April 2012 with a full national rollout in September 2012. It will be divided into 3 categories: “Look real,” “Define yourself,” and “Add Intensity.” The line will be sold exclusively at Ulta stores at very affordable prices starting at $13. The new campaign will feature models such as Lara Stone and Abbey Lee Kershaw.
“ck one has maintained its status as an iconic global brand since it first launched in 1994,” said Catherine Walsh, Senior Vice President of American Fragrances, Coty Prestige. “With the introduction of ck one color cosmetics we go beyond fragrance, addressing the consumer’s desire to define their individuality. The new campaign, combined with innovative products, continues the ck one legacy of authenticity and accessibility by connecting consumers with the brand in a modern and vibrant way.”
“With its fragrance roots, expanding into a color cosmetics line was a natural progression for the ck one brand,” said Tom Murry, President & Chief Executive Officer, Calvin Klein, Inc. “This latest extension embodies the energy and free spirit of ck one, offering fresh and unique beauty products that are ideal for today’s youthful, independent consumer.”
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by Diana Ajih on February 23, 2012
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It looks like the Mad Men TV series is making its way in both the beauty and fashion world. As Estee Lauder releases the Mad Men makeup collection in March, Banana Republic will follow with its release of the Mad Men Collection for spring. The collection will show a range of pretty ladylike looks come March. It features more than 40 pieces of apparel and jewelry for men and women.
The collection was designed by Mad Men’s Emmy Award-winning Costume Designer, Janie Bryant.
Here’s what Simon Kneen, Banana Republic’s Creative Director had to say about the collection.
“Spring delivers a whole new palette and gave us an excuse to draw from different scenes and wardrobe from the show as inspiration. Janie’s perspective was invaluable in helping us create a collection that is both chic and modern, while remaining true to the aesthetic of the 1960s era.”
Judging by these images, the collection will surely be a hot buy for spring. The collection will hit stores March 1.
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by Diana Ajih on January 5, 2012
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Oh how I adore fashion collaborations! I loved the Missoni for Target, Versace for H&M, and I’ll pretty sure I’ll adore Jason Wu’s upcoming line with Target. The Jason Wu for Target collaboration is now only a month away and with the release of his print campaign, we now have a first look at what’s to come from his Target line. Jason Wu signature lady-like style is beloved by Hollywood starlets and First Lady Michelle Obama, so it’s no surprise to see that same femme vibe in this collection. Judging by the models featured in the campaign, expect dresses with peter pan collars, pastel tones, colorful accents, ladylike handbags, and knits.
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by Diana Ajih on November 29, 2011
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H&M next designer collaboration is……. Marni. The collection will feature women and mens wear, shoes, jewelry bags, and scarves. The Marni for H&M collection will hit 260 H&M stores and online on March 8, 2012.
So, what should we expect from this collection? So far, lots of African-inspired tribal prints and colorful graphics.
“I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints,” explains Consuelo Castiglioni. “As always, I love juxtaposing prints and colors, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic adding sporty utilitarian elements.”
Here’s more from the H&M press release:
”For women, the colors are vivid and the prints are bold, be they African inspired or simpler color blocks. The silhouettes are all Marni staples, with full pleated skirts, dresses, cropped trousers and jacquard knit, and fabrics range from silk to crisp cotton poplin. For men, the colors and fabrics are softened for a relaxed take on menswear staples that is truly Marni. The use of print is subtle, often as a lining or as a contrast detail for shirts, the silhouette a modern and relaxed take on masculine classics.”
Here’s a sneak peek of the collection, in the photos below!
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by Diana Ajih on November 2, 2011
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Lipstick Queen, Poppy King has teamed up with beauty brand, Boots No.7, to launch a lipstick collection. The collection, ‘The Magic of Lipstick’, was created in a one year time frame and consists of seven lipsticks and seven glosses to match.
King has been a Boots No.7 fan after she discovered the brand during a trip to London. While designing the line, she wanted to draw inspiration from the 1930s.
“I wanted to use the silver that was on the Boots packaging then, and the shape and styling of the number ’7′ reminiscent of the ’30s,” said King. ”I wanted to ease women back into lipstick — the Boots’ customer needs something that works, something that is elegant, and something that is low maintenance.”
The shades are inspired by seven reasons why lipstick is “magical”:
- History- blue-based cherry red
- Power- sheer raspberry
- Glamour- sophisticated pink
- Seduction- deep wine (inspired by 1920s flapper girl)
- Intrigue- the perfect pinky-nude
- Confidence- classic honey nude (think Brigitte Bardot)
- Allure- peachy nude
Each lipstick and gloss tube comes in a dotted box which King said was inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s infamous beauty spot- “imperfections make us who we are,” she says. The line is now available at shopbootsusa.com and will also be added in select Target stores later on this month. Retail price is $9.99.
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by Diana Ajih on November 2, 2011
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Kiehl’s and controversial artist Jeff Koons are once again creating a limited-edition Creme de Corps collection for the holiday season (Check out the previous collection here). Koons gorgeously decorated each bottle using the “Balloon Flower” reference from his “Celebration” series.
“I believe that flowers are a symbol for perfect love, and an important expression for this charitable collaboration for Kiehl’s,” said Koons. “Partnering with Kiehl’s again to help organizations like the Koons Family Institute and the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children not only helps on a worldwide scale, but it is also personally gratifying to know that our project will be able to actually do good around the world.”
Jeff Koons x Kiehls Creme de Corps collection comes in 3 different bottles with prices starting at $29. To top it off, 100% of the sales from this limited edition set (up to $200,000) will go to a great cause, The Koons Family Institute on International Law and Policy which is an initiative of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC).
The collection is now available at Kiehls.com.
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