INTRODUCING MODERN KABUKIHOLIDAY 2011 GIFTING!
For Holiday 2011, NARS introduces Modern Kabuki, a collection ofspecially designed gifts for the ardent makeup aficionado, inspired by FrançoisNars’ travels throughout Japan, his deep interest in Japanese culture,and his fascination with Kabuki makeup. The collection captures the exquisiteartistry of Japan’s Kabuki theater. Every detail is a vibrant, modern, iconicinterpretation of the centuries-old dramatic form.
HANAMICHI KABUKI-INSPIRED EYESHADOW PALETTE
Japanese for “flower path,” this Kabuki theaterwalkway that extends into the audience was the inspiration for this eyeshadowpalette, featuring a Kabuki-themed design and accompanied by a mini Kabuki EyeBrush. The colors are evocative of shades found in Kabuki theater- an icywhite with flowers in rich shimmering deep rose and gold and matte black.
Price: $65
Availability: November 1st 2011, www.narscosmetics.com
KUDOKI KABUKI MINI LIP COFFRET
Named for an element ofKabuki dance, this year’s take on the Bento Box set features three newvibrant, super-saturated, limited edition shades poured into custom ceramiccups. Included is its own Kabuki Lip Brush and sleek keepsake wooden box.
Shades include:
• Ougi – deep red
• Takebue – neutral
• Botan – deep pink
Price: $125
MIE KABUKI MINI SOFT TOUCH SHADOW PENCIL COFFRET
A collection of six mini, top-selling and limited edition SoftTouch Shadow Pencils. Just like their namesake Mie Kabuki— whichreferences a moment of high emotion culminating in an extremely dramaticpose—these creamy, blendable, long-wearing crayons create bold, dramaticlooks with just a few strokes.
Shades include:
• NEW Tall Tale– deep metallic purple
• NEW Magic Moon– deep metallic navy blue
• NEW Ballets Russes– silver
• Aigle Noir – blackinfused with gold shimmer
• Palladium – turquoisewith silver glitter
• Skorpios –copper
Price: $55
Availability: November 1st 2011, www.narscosmetics.com
KUROKO KABUKI MINI NAIL POLISH COFFRET
The set includes four mini-sized, bold and vivid nail polish colorsbased on shades traditionally used in Kabuki theatre.
Shades include:
• Yoshiwara – red
• Shiro-Nuri – white
• Kata – black
• Senryou – gold
Price: $35
Availability: November 1st 2011, www.narscosmetics.com
NAGAUTA KABUKI BRUSH SET
Encased in anultra-luxurious keepsake wooden bento box with red lacquer interior, thisexquisite five-piece brush set is named for the principal musical forms inKabuki theater and includes two new brushes exclusive to the set.
Products include:
· NEW Kabuki EyeBrush (exclusive to the set)
· Botan Brush
· Ita Brush
· Yachiyo Brush
· Kabuki Lip(exclusive to the set)
Price: $225
Availability: October 2011, Barneys New York
Wow such an innovative way to package. I am falling in love with it already.
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The Kabuki items are stunning.. that palette just worked its way on to my wishlist!