Take A Closer Look At NARS' Mesmerising Holiday Collection At This NARS x NYLON Event

There are a lot of things we look forward to when the holiday season comes around, and among the festivities and gatherings and both the giving and receiving of gifts, there’s one thing that definitely ranks high on our yearly priorities too: holiday makeup collections. Come on, can you really resist those gilded cases and glittery eyeshadows and limited edition bundles? Suddenly, the year of matte gets thrown out the window, and we’re introduced to shimmery shades that are out to make you glow.
And then, there’s NARS. Sure, we can count on the brand for consistently delivering beautiful products (just check out that gold highlighter), but François Nars loves to imbue thought and culture along with his classy creations, which explains this mesmerising Man Ray for NARS Holiday 2017 Collection.

 
Each piece feels like an exquisite collector’s item, and that’s mostly because of the graphic elements that encase the gifting sets — lipsticks as well as cheek and eyeshadow palettes come packaged in cases that reflect the nature of Man Ray’s iconic images.
The artist was renowned for his influential work in photography and filmmaking, and for playing a major role in the development of the Dada and Surrealist movements across America and Europe; together with French artist Marcel Duchamp, they formed the New York group of Dada artists, while Man Ray also took the time to photograph portraits of Paris’ cultural elite, the likes of Pablo Picasso and Coco Chanel. NARS, then, celebrates his art with artistic cases and a palette of bolds and brights that evoke the artist’s wit and imagination.


We’ve talked a lot about it here, but some things just deserve a second mention. In particular, the Overexposed Glow Highlighter ($65) that promises a universally flattering golden glow, and comes complete with that seductive lip motif stamped on the powder formula too; some high-shine lip glosses in the Photogloss Lip Lacquer ($40); or NARS’ best-selling Anita Audacious Lipstick ($46), a pleasant rose shade, now in a luxe gold case that’s a gilded departure from the minimalist black ones, that we can’t wait to get our hands on it too.

Pretty much all the box sets are our immediate faves. You can’t go wrong with the Lipstick Coffrets ($85), the Veil Cheek Palette ($80) that has a buildable trio of shades including a bright watermelon, as well as the Glass Tears Eyeshadow Palette ($80), practically a steal because this festive stunner will turn you into one too in a range of unique light-to-dark shades. Then again, they may be tricky to master for the eyeshadow beginner; where do you begin to blend that on-trend gold shade with the rest of the dark moss, deep ocean and rich brown? Not to mention, all the “bolds and brights” mentioned earlier.
Get ready to find out. The NARS Holiday Collection drops in stores in November, and there are two exciting events where you can hone your makeup skills. First, we’ll be giving you a chance to master the mesmerising shades in the series, thanks to an exclusive NYLON x NARS Kiss. Play. Man Ray Party.
This will be happening on 10 Nov, Fri, 7 – 9pm at NARS 391 Orchard at B1-53, Ngee Ann City, and will include a makeup demonstration by NARS Regional Artist, Watchrothai K, Beam from NARS Thailand, featuring the Man Ray for NARS Holiday Collection. You’ll then be able to try out the Holiday Collection for yourself.

We have 40 pairs of invites to this exclusive party, so if you’re interested (and you really should be) then stand a chance to score invitations for you and your plus one by filling up the form at the end of this article, by 2 Nov, Thursday, 6pm.

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And if you’d like a more in-depth look at the collection, there’s another NARS event that shows you how to create a holiday look — this time with a personalised makeover.
The Exclusive Holiday Makeover Event with NARS Regional Makeup Artists will be held on 11 & 12 November, and the cool thing is that it will offer a one-to-one makeup service with NARS makeup artists; these would be Justin Lee and Nigel Tan, both NARS Singapore Senior Makeup Artists, and NARS Regional Artist, Watchrothai K, Beam from NARS Thailand.

It usually costs $60 per person — but NYLON readers can sign up at just $45/pax, of which you can use to redeem NARS products! Simply quote ‘NARSXNYLON17’ when you sign up. You’ll also get to enjoy a NARS gift set.

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Man Ray for NARS Holiday 2017 Collection, $36 to $90. Available at the NARS store and counters from 1 November 2017; selected items also available at selected Sephora stores. narscosmetics.com
Remember to sign up for the NYLON x NARS Kiss. Play. Man Ray Party, here!