This Just In: MAC Hello Kitty Collection
Guess what, ladies? The Cut mentioned months ago that a MAC and Hello Kitty collection may have been in the works and Women’s Wear Daily just officially broke that the new MAC collaboration with this cute kitty will hit stores and counters in the United States on February 12, 2009!!
What’s even bigger is that our very own Jeannie was able to get a sneak peak at the collection a couple of days ago and hear all about it straight from top MAC collaborators, James Gager (Sr. VP and Creative Director), Jennifer Balbier (Sr. VP of Product Development) and Gordon Espinet (VP of Makeup Artistry).
But while we can’t spill all the beans on the goodies she saw just yet, here’s a first look into what you’ll see from the collection straight from the WWD article online:
The Hello Kitty offerings fall into two collections: the Hello Kitty Colour Collection and the more high-end Hello Kitty Kouture.
The bulk of the items are in the former category: six shades of lipstick with names like Fashion Mews and Strayin’, each $14; six Lipglass shades, each $14; and two tinted lip conditioners, $14.50 each; two eye shadow palettes, which each contain four shades and retail for $38; two shades of pigment are $19.50 each, and two Reflects Glitter stockkeeping units — one blue, one pink — are $17.50 each. Four Glitter Eye Liners, each $16.50, two shades of Beauty Powder, each $22; three shades of nail polish, each $11; a black mascara, $12, and false lashes, $12, round out the color offerings. Shades range from pinks and turquoises to lavenders and greens.
Hello Kitty Kouture is intended to be the high end of the collection. Two shades of Dazzleglass, each $28, each feature a reusable silver chain pendant with Hello Kitty outlined in white Swarovski crystals on black with a pink crystal bow. Sheer Mystery Powder, $90 and available in three shades, is packaged in a silver powder compact with Hello Kitty outlined in white Swarovski crystals with a pink crystal bow on a black background.
Hello Kitty Colour Collection will be available in stores and on counters while Hello Kitty Kouture will be available at MAC stores and at maccosmetics.com only. So mark your calendars, ladies, because this collection might be an even bigger hit than MAC’s Barbie collabo from two years ago.
For complete information on MAC Hello Kitty Collection, check out WWD.com!
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{Source: NYMag.com, WWD.com}
On November 21st, 2008 vampyvarnish said:
I gotta say I am not into this collection at all. To me Hello Kitty is cute and all, but for 10 year olds, not grown women! I prefer sexy sleek packaging not makeup that looks like it should be sold with the Hannah Montana stuff at Target. I think MAC struck out with this one.
On November 21st, 2008 Jody said:
I really don’t like Hello Kitty either, just not my cup of tea. I will most likely pass on this set unless some of the eye colours catch my eye. That just makes me sad, but my wallet is breathing a sigh of relief. LOL
Jody :^}
On November 21st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi vampyvarnish,
I actually like the MAC and HK collabo – it marries the little girl in me with who I am now so this will be a fun one for me.
Don’t get me wrong though.. I’m SOO not into Hannah Montana.. LOL
On November 21st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hey Jody!
I’m sure, like you, I won’t buy all the pieces unless they catch my eye but I’ll most likely get a lippie or two and the beauty powders. Have you tried the beauty powders? Those are always a hit!
On November 21st, 2008 Marisol said:
It will be bigger than Barbie & Heatherette combined. I can’t wait!
On November 21st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hey Marisol!
Was it just me or was Heatherette not that huge for me? I’m really diggin’ the “bad” Hello Kitty theme, LOL
On November 21st, 2008 Marisol said:
Yeah I only got two things from Heatherette. But I remember reading everywhere that people were going crazy over this collection.
On November 22nd, 2008 Edie said:
It depends on the colors. I love Hello KItty & it is attention getting. It wouldn’t make any sense for me to buy a black Hello Kitty anything because I am white. I thought it was odd to change her race!