Collaborations: MUA's,Brand Ambassadors.

Collaborations
Nars has previously collaborated with many other artists and designers bringing out exclusive collections inspired or created along side the designers.

Andy Warhol 2012 

François Nars, who moved to New York in the 80s and remembers feeling Warhol’s presence all around him. 

“I loved everything about Andy, from the films to the art to [the magazine] Interview ...Andy’s whole world,” (Anon, 2015)

He recalls. That lasting impression led to NARS Cosmetics's 2012, glittering endeavour  a limited-edition collection of makeup reminiscent of Warhol’s milieu and muses, created in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. 

Poppy eye shadow Pallet above is inspired by Andy Warhol's iconic Flowers painting (1965) and the same for the lip gloss tin and range making reference to the mettle soup can images of Warhol's.

“I was most inspired by the ‘factory’ part of Warhol’s world—all the iconic Andy Warhol superstars of the factory.”(Anon, 2015)

- Francois Nars 

Guy Bourdin 2013 
Nars was largely inspired by photographer Guy Bourdin from a young age finding his images in the pages of Vogue. Honouring Bourdin's legacy he created a Holiday 2013 collection created in the spirt of Guy using bold uncompromising colour and high impact finishes in shade that launch us into him high fashion world, The ad campaign images are Guy Boudin's fashion photography who's sexualy charged images broke boundaries in the fashion much like Nars he believed there were no bounderies.

One Night Stand Blush Pallet

 Crime of Passion Set

Beautiful Stranger Nail set

Christopher Kane 2015 
Recently announced collaboration with fashion designer Christopher Kane for May 2015 although not yet released the collection was used at Christopher's S/S 15 London Fashion Week show. The look was very natural and glowing.

"Nars has the same unapologetic aesthetic that is signature to the Christopher Kane brand and I'm excited to share what we've created together,"(Amey, 2015)
-Christopher Kane

Makeup Artists. 
All the MUA's, brand ambassadors that work with or for NARS have had a huge history with working in high fashion many working multiple times at Fashion weeks and advertisement's across the world for a huge array of designers and the top fashion houses. The ability and knowledge of working within fashion is the common link between the people chosen to represent NARS as a brand, they all share a natural creativity that links them to Francois in the idea that as a brand is experimetative, playful, colourful and there are no set rules. Therefore having a natural creativity is important when representing the brand.  

Andrew Gallimore- UK MUA & Ambassador

"I feel the role with Nars is a pretty good alignment of style and taste. Nars has no set rules, it is whatever makes you look your best that is encouraged - self-expression and creativity,"
-Andrew Gallimore 










James Boehmer- Director Global artistry 

'I devoured fashion magazines and followed this very glamorous world of designers, models, and image makers– it seemed so far away from the suburbs of St Louis, Missouri! François’ work was always my favorite and was so recognizable– I knew his work without checking the credit page. François was really the makeup artist that shaped the idea of the supermodel– and I was of course OBSESSED with them! His approach to makeup always had more reference, more wit, more style, and most importantly–more beauty. He never lost sight of the woman underneath the makeup and always accentuated the beauty of the skin. Knowing about François and his work made me feel like an insider'- James Boehmer 

As the director of global artistry James works very closely with Francois Nars, he understands that within makeup there are truly o boundaries or limits to what you can create or on what face sharing the same creative outlook as Francois. 

Uzo- International Lead Makeup artist 

'Uzo encouraging every woman to discover her own beauty and personal style.  Uzo’s understanding of François’ trademark style makes her an integral part of the NARS team, and her role as International Lead Makeup Stylist helps to communicate the essence of the brand and its underlying appreciation for beauty, individuality, creativity and style.'

Uzo’s artistry is featured on many celebrities, advertising campaigns, music videos, runway fashion shows and fashion editorial, continually representing the brand by communicating the philosophies and ideals that François Nars bestowed on the company at its inception. 

Val Garland- Using NARS 

Val Garland is an intentional fashion beauty makeup artist often working for the covers of Vogue she is often seen working with or for Nars cosmetics, having created many of the Nars looks for various runways shows across the world. Her Clean, precise and playful nature matches the brands. 

Lucia Pieroni- Using NARS 

Lucia work's with many of the top fashion houses, with a huge portfolio of names.

James Kaliardos- MUA Nars 

James Kaliardos has worked as the lead makeup artist at many of Nars runway shows for a huge range of designers. 

Jenny Smith- Lead MUA stylist USA 

Working many of the New York fashion week and the annual Marc Jacobs show by NARS she is the one in control of the looks for catwalk.

References:
Amey, K. (2015). Your Beauty Routine's About to Get Way Cooler. [online] Teenvogue.com. Available at: http://www.teenvogue.com/beauty/makeup/2014-09/nars-christopher-kane-collaboration [Accessed 23 Apr. 2015].
Anon, (2015). [online] Available at: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/beauty/2012/11/Pop-Appeal-The-NARS-Andy-Warhol-Collection-Arrives [Accessed 29 Jan. 2015].
Glam, (2015). Day in the Life of Beauty: Jenny Smith, NARS Lead Makeup Stylist. [online] Available at: http://www.glam.com/day-in-the-life-of-beauty-jenny-smith-nars-lead-makeup-stylist/ [Accessed 29 Jan. 2015].
Mitchell, J. (2015). NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday Collection. [online] 1883 Magazine. Available at: http://www.1883magazine.com/beauty-features/beauty-features/nars-guy-bourdin-holiday-collection [Accessed 29 Jan. 2015].
Vogue UK, (2015). Andrew Gallimore Named At Nars. [online] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2015/01/19/andrew-gallimore-nars-uk-makeup-artist-ambassador [Accessed 29 Jan. 2015].
http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2013/04/08/val-garland-make-up-artist-interview-kate-moss

Images: 
Anon, (2015). [online] Available at: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/beauty/2012/11/Pop-Appeal-The-NARS-Andy-Warhol-Collection-Arrives [Accessed 29 Jan. 2015].
Vogue UK, (2015). Andrew Gallimore Named At Nars. [online] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2015/01/19/andrew-gallimore-nars-uk-makeup-artist-ambassador [Accessed 29 Jan. 2015].

Glam, (2015). Day in the Life of Beauty: Jenny Smith, NARS Lead Makeup Stylist. [online] Available at: http://www.glam.com/day-in-the-life-of-beauty-jenny-smith-nars-lead-makeup-stylist/ [Accessed 29 Jan. 2015].