Although Alber Elbaz is no stranger to collaborations (he did a lower-priced clothing line for H&M in 2010), this partnership with Lancôme is the Lanvin creative director’s first time dabbling in cosmetics. He applies his signature whimsical illustrations to four of the Parisian beauty brand’s best-selling mascaras, plus a quartet of shimmery shadow-and-liner palettes. A set of false lashes ($35, at nordstrom.com) completes the fashion-forward nine-piece eye collection. Lancôme Show by Alber Elbaz Color Design shadow-and-liner palettes, $51 each; and mascaras, $29 each; all at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave at 50th St (212-753-4000)
Beauty brands are getting into collaborations for summer 2013 by partnering with fashion designers to create limited-edition products. Top talents such as Lanvin creative director Alber Elbaz, Cynthia Rowley and Matthew Williamson have partnered with cosmetics companies, including NARS and Benefit. Look for the items at NYC stores such as Target, Ted Gibson Salon and Sephora.
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