The worlds of fashion and beauty have been busy lately announcing creative collaborations. From movies to cartoon characters, Instagram celebrities to supermodels, these are the latest products to hit the shelves.
In an industry based on lipsticks, eyeshadows and blushes (oh my!), the biggest collaboration of the summer has to be Anastasia Beverly Hills’ new eyeshadow palette that was created with the help of makeup artist Amra Olevic, or Amrezy as she’s known to her Instagram followers. The story behind this collaboration is surprising: Unlike most makeup artists, Amra doesn’t have a website or even a YouTube channel. She just has an Instagram account where her posts have gained one million followers and a solid reputation as a fantastic makeup artist. The palette, simply named the Amrezy palette, features predominantly warm shades and two shades Anastasia Beverly Hills describes as “glam pops of color.” The product has gotten rave reviews and has sold out, but don’t worry, it’s been restocked. The Amrezy palette holds its own against the summer neons and will continue to stand out even in fall. You can pick up one from your local Ulta or from Anastasia Beverly Hills’ website for a great price of $29.
The second biggest collaboration in the beauty world has to be the strangest. M.A.C. Cosmetics isn’t shy when it comes to their more bizarre collections. They’ve worked with everyone from Kelly and Sharon Osbourne to the queen of pink herself, Barbie. Their newest collaboration is with Marge Simpson, so I’m guessing there will be a lot of yellow. It’ll feature nail stickers, eyeshadows, lip glosses and lashes. The packaging is cute, as M.A.C. always delivers on that end, but how will the products themselves hold up? You can get a sneak peek of the products here at the Hollywood Reporter.com. The Marge line comes out August 28 and will hit stores September 4.
Urban Decay went Hollywood this summer when they released their “Pulp Fiction” collection. The collection was made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the movie’s release. Inspired by the infamous character of Miss Mia Wallace, the line features a mini eyeshadow palette of four colors, a lipstick, nail polish, glitter eyeliner and a red lip liner. You can snag this dramatic look on the company’s site or Ulta, but hurry because it’s limited edition.
Now, the world of fashion hasn’t been dilly-dallying either. It-model Cara Delevinge has been working with DKNY to create a 15-piece collection that will launch this October on DKNY’s site and select stores. In an official statement posted to the company’s site, the brand states it’s been working with Cara for years and decided to create a line with their favorite model. There was even a competition that Cara hosted where she searched Instagram for a select few lucky people to come to New York to model the collection with her in a photoshoot. Cara has consecutively been ranked the best dressed by multiple magazines so this line will, hopefully, deliver her chic style. Some details on pieces in the line have recently been leaked by Cara herself in an interview with “E! News.” There will apparently be a lined varsity jacket, ultra-functional bra and even a beanie. All pieces are favorites of Cara’s own wardrobe.
Heading over to a magazine we all know and love, “Teen Vogue” is getting ready for their annual Back-to-School extravaganza. They’ve partnered with Staples to create a line of chic school supplies, featuring prints ranging from edgy to preppy chic. Pictures of the collection can be viewed on “Teen Vogue”’s Instagram, Staples’ Instagram, and “Teen Vogue”’s website. According to Staples, this collection has been in their stores since the beginning of this month. SCAD starts later than most but it isn’t too early to stock up on school supplies, is it?
Those are the top collaborations of the summer. Hopefully there will always be many, many more to come. It’s the best of both worlds when your favorite companies and icons team up.
