NARS Guy Bourdin collection

François Nars, founder of cosmetics giant, NARS has admired the work of French fashion photographer Guy Bourdin since discovering his images on the pages of Vogue Paris and Harper's Bazaar as a child. This Autumn he has created a complete collection inspired by his work.

The company have been influenced by Bourdin's most iconic imagery and have taken the aesthetic and signature bright colours and translated them into vibrant blushes,lipsticks,polishes and shadows.
"It was only a matter of time before I created an entire collection around him and his work," says Nars. "I always dreamed about this. Boudin's influence is everywhere in my life; it's in the DNA of Nars." 
Here's some of Guy Bourdin's photography..

Another element Nars wanted to take from Bourdin was his rebellious streak. His work was highly controversial and he was known for pushing the boundaries of fashion photography. Francois Nars wanted to bring this to the collection and let women know"there are no rules." Nars have released the collection in the run up to the Christmas party season, as it's the perfect time for women to be adventurous with makeup and try something new.

NARS Guy Bourdin collection starts at £14.50 and is available from Selfridges.

Tom Ford reclaims his crown

When Colin McDowell visited Ravensbourne earlier this year to give us a talk on all things fashion, he commented on Tom Ford and how he had lost his power in the fashion industry and was no longer relevant, but is Ford ready to reclaim his fashion crown? Ford has recently opened his first store in Sloane St. but the designer hopes to have over a hundred stores open worldwide by the end of the year. Along with this Tom Ford has also launched a cosmetics line for men. The question is are men ready for cosmetics?

The collection will feature a facial cleanser,moisturiser,concealer,eye treatment, mud mask, and a bronzer. Ford has admitted he is partial to wearing makeup.. " People think i am always tan, but i wear bronzer every single day!" He also believes more men are wearing it than we think "I know so many guys-gay,straight,whatever-who steal a womens concealer and dab a little on when no one is looking."

The metrosexual trend has become more prominent in the last decade with poster boys such as David Beckham, using products and grooming themselves. I think its good for men to take care of themselves, a little moisturiser never hurt anyone. Personally I prefer the more rugged look and no one wants a boyfriend who takes longer putting their makeup on than them!

….EDIT- Just found out Tom Ford is 52 years old, he looks so good for his age! so maybe all men should be moisturising and wearing concealer after all..