<!-- #include file="includes/sessionheader.aspx" --> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en"> <head> <title>NARS Fall 2009</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" /> <meta name="ROBOTS" content="INDEX,FOLLOW"> <meta name="description" content="Learn about the Fall Makeup Collection from NARS Cosmetics - makeup which includes Fast Ride Lipstick, TOKAIDO EXPRESS Nail Polish, INDIAN SUMMER Eyeshadow Duo, BRUMES Eyeshadow Duo, SILK ROAD Eyeshadow Duo and MEKONG Eyeshadow"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/css/global.css" type="text/css" /> <!--[if IE]><style type="text/css" media="all">@import "/css/ie/global-ie.css";</style><![endif]--> <!--[if lt IE 7]><style type="text/css" media="all">@import "/css/ie/global-ie6.css";</style><![endif]--> <script type="text/javascript" src="/js/prototype1.6.comp.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/includes/scriptaculous.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/js/global.js"></script> <link rel="SHORTCUT ICON" href="favicon.ico" /> <link rel="icon" type="image/gif" href="/nars16.gif" /> </head> <body> <% dim objLOBCategory ' this must be declared for use by top.aspx %> <!-- #include file="includes/nav/top-navtree.aspx" --> <!-- Side Navigation (if necessary) --> <div id="sideNavArea"> <ul id="sideNav"> <li class="first"><a href="Holiday-2009-C558_collection.aspx"><span>View the Collection</span></a></li> <li class="last selected"><a href="behind_collection.aspx"><span>Behind the Collection<br>with Franรงois NARS</span></a></li> </ul> </div><!-- /sideNavArea --> <!-- Page Content (includes sub navigation if necessary) --> <div id="pageContent"> <!-- Sub Navigation --> <!-- Top Rule for Title Section --> <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="pageBorder"><img src="images/common/spacer.gif" width="594" height="1" alt="" /></td> </tr> </table> <!-- Title Section--> <table cellspacing="0" bgcolor="white"> <tr> <td width="1" class="pageBorder"></td> <td width="592"> <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td> <!-- <img src="images/about/nars/title.gif" width="592" height="78" alt="NARS Behind the Collection" /> --> <br /><br /> <img src="images/common/divider_horiz_solid_592.gif" width="592" height="1" alt="" /><br /> <img src="images/about/Behind_Collection/subtitle.gif" width="592" height="47" alt="Behind the NARS Cosmetics Collection with Fran&ccedil;ois NARS" /><br /> <img src="images/common/divider_horiz_solid_592.gif" width="592" height="1" alt="" /><br /> </td> </tr> </table> <!-- <img src="images/common/divider_horiz_dotted_592.gif" width="592" height="1" alt="" /><br /> --> <table id="Table_01" width="592" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td> <p> <div style="padding-left:15px;padding-right:15px;font-size:15px;line-height:18px;"> <p> <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td><img src="images/about/Behind_Collection/image_nars.gif" width="139" height="137" alt="Fran&ccedil;ois NARS" /></td><td width="10"> </td> <td valign="middle" style="font-size:15px;line-height:18px;">The NARS Holiday 2009 Collection was photographed by NARS Cosmetics Founder and Creative Director, Fran&ccedil;ois Nars who also cast the Canadian-born model Heather Marks for the campaign: &ldquo;I chose her for her doll-like appearance, but also for her ability to conjure an air of knowledge, of confidence, and a sort of sublime sexiness. A great model needs to embody a really broad and<br /> complex range of emotions.&rdquo;</td> </tr></table> <br /> <p>The look for the NARS Holiday 2009 Collection is sophisticated and sensual,<br /> featuring shades that are deep and bold with festive shimmer. &ldquo;For the holidays,<br /> I think it&rsquo;s a great time to feel beautiful and sexy&hellip;with a little bit of movie<br /> star attitude,&rdquo; says Fran&ccedil;ois Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS<br /> Cosmetics.</p> <p> Beauty for the NARS woman doesn&rsquo;t concern aesthetics alone. &ldquo;It means<br /> having innate style and turning heads, but not necessarily in a conventional<br /> way,&rdquo; adds Nars. Makeup is not meant to define, but rather to help express (and<br /> keep pace with) ever-changing attitudes and moods. There are few rules absolu,<br /> except to experiment, express and never disappoint.</p> <br /><br /> <font size="+1">Q&A WITH FRAN&Ccedil;OIS NARS</font> <br /><br /> What does the NARS Holiday 2009 Collection say to women?<br /> <br /><div style="padding-left:20px;">Makeup never defines a woman; it emphasizes a mood, an attitude or a look,<br /> which will (and certainly does) change seasonally, daily, even minute-to-minute.<br /> Makeup is just one way for a woman to express herself, like her clothing, the<br /> way she speaks. That said, I always hope my makeup helps a women look and<br /> feel better about herself.</div> <br /><br /> Since the creation of NARS Cosmetics in 1994, the names of the shades<br /> have been as compelling as the shades themselves. Why do you name the<br /> shades in this style?<br /> <br /><div style="padding-left:20px;">I choose names that transport you to a time and place. It can be done by using<br /> iconic people and locations, or else by choosing strong references. I do it to give<br /> the shades (and by extension, the NARS brand) an identity.</div> <br /><br /> Does your work as a photographer affect the way you create makeup?<br /> <br /><div style="padding-left:20px;">My work as a makeup artist (and makeup creator) and photographer is very<br /> connected. It doesn&rsquo;t matter whether I am taking pictures or working as a<br /> makeup artist, my goal is to make people look beautiful and bring out what is on<br /> the inside. I truly believe that beauty lies within our characters.</div> <br /><br /> You live between New York and Tahiti - how do your two different bases influence your work differently?<br /><br /><div style="padding-left:20px;"> I always need both. They are such wonderful places, and so inspiring! In Tahiti, it s all about the beauty and colors in nature - they are so unique! New York is great for creation because of its energy and culture with the arts, opera, and museums.</div> <br /><br /> How do you choose the shade pairings on the NARS Duo Eyeshadows?<br /> <br /><div style="padding-left:20px;">I try to take an unusual approach &ndash; sometimes surprising, always interesting.<br /> The colors won&rsquo;t necessarily match in a traditional sense, but they will always<br /> make you think; always make you want to explore the different ways of using<br /> the two shades together.</div> <br /><br /> Why did you create the new Soft Touch Shadow Pencils?<br /> <br /><div style="padding-left:20px;">I love pencils &ndash; they are handy, easy to use and this pencil has a really great<br /> texture, plus the shades are fun.</div> <p><br /> <br /> <font size="+1">About the Collection:</font> <br /> <br /> <a href="Soft-Touch-Shadow-Pencil-C560_makeup_7.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">SOFT TOUCH SHADOW PENCIL</a> New for the NARS Holiday 2009 Collection  the Soft Touch Shadow Pencil has a convenient delivery system and multi-purpose formula.  Pencils are always very handy and easy to use  this one has a wonderful texture and comes in fun, playful shades, says Nars. It has a smooth, cushiony feel on the lids and great playtime for optimal blending. Use it subtly to line as a highlighter, or more intensely as a base for powders. </p> <p><a href="Soft-Touch-Shadow-Pencil-C560_makeup_7.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">GODDESS</a> A cool, divinely ethereal, glistening pink champagne that s worthy of worship. </p> <p><a href="Soft-Touch-Shadow-Pencil-C560_makeup_7.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">AIGLE NOIR</a> A smoky, bold black infused with gold shimmer named for the dark, noble raptor that soars the Himalayas  graceful and rare. </p> <p><a href="Soft-Touch-Shadow-Pencil-C560_makeup_7.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">SKORPIOS</a> An irresistibly iridescent copper named for the alluring Greek isle of the famous and flamboyant. </p> <p><a href="Velvet-Matte-Lip-Pencil-C26_makeup_7.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">POP LIFE VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL</a><br /> Coat lips instantly with this bold, bright and modernly matte holly &ndash; red hue that<br /> slips on with a velvety texture &ndash; a holiday staple with portability and ease of<br /> application.</p> <p><a href="Velvet-Matte-Lip-Pencil-C26_makeup_7.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">TOUNDRA VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL</a><br /> This richly pigmented Barolo wine shade is creamy, long-lasting and matte for<br /> strong, seamless color and a perfectly defined pout.</p> <p><a href="Nail-Polish-C63_makeup_7.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">ROUGE ANDALOU NAIL POLISH</a><br /> Lasting and lustrous, like its namesake region &ndash; this classic, incandescent candy<br /> apple red nail hue is sultry, sexy and steeped in tradition.</p> <p><a href="Duo-Eyeshadow-C23_makeup_2.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">BROUSSE DUO EYESHADOW</a><br /> Deep, subtly shimmering hues of eggplant and the darkest wood create an<br /> earthy, yet sophisticated palette &ndash; a perfect pairing for layering up to the brow<br /> or lining for shape and definition. Try swiping one shade over the eyelid and<br /> applying the other beneath the brow bone to highlight. No matter the technique,<br /> the effect will be decidedly dramatic.</p> <p><a href="Duo-Eyeshadow-C23_makeup_2.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">EURYDICE DUO EYESHADOW</a><br /> Bordeaux with hints of iridescent blues and coal rich with metallic greens make<br /> for a modern holiday pairing. They can be used along the upper or lower lash<br /> line: Swipe on the upper lid for use as a shadow or use underneath the eye as a<br /> liner. Layered or alone, these shades are bold and impressive.</p> <p><a href="Duo-Eyeshadow-C23_makeup_2.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">TA&Iuml;GA DUO EYESHADOW</a><br /> A surprising contrast of bright, yet intense hues in the sheerest of textures. Apply<br /> the twinkling frost shade to the inner eye, extending up to the brow to illuminate;<br /> line the upper lid with the glittering garland green for a look that&rsquo;s faultlessly<br /> festive.</p> <p><a href="Eyeshadow-C24_makeup_1.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">MOUSSON EYESHADOW</a> <br /> This shimmering, spicy pine cream eyeshadow is named for the monsoon &ndash;<br /> natural and unpredictable. It has richness and depth, yet is lightweight in texture,<br /> allowing for a surprising range of color and intensity &ndash; from daring to delicate.</p> <p><a href="The-Multiple-C61_makeup_7.aspx" style="font-size:15px;">LUXOR THE MULTIPLE</a> <br /> The Multiple in Luxor is an iridescent pink to be used on eyes, cheeks, lips and<br> body. 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