The next Nars holiday collection will be inspired by Guy Bourdin

After the success of last year’s Andy Warhol collection, Nars Cosmetics announced today that they’re launching a collaboration inspired by French fashion photographer Guy Bourdin. The collection, created on behalf of the Guy Bourdin Estate, will feature Bourdin’s innovative and provocative work in a set of unique Nars beauty products. Specific product details have not been released yet, but the collection is said to include new packaging, formulas and shades based on Bourdin’s photos.

While Bourdin may not be a household name like Andy Warhol, he was a prominent fashion photographer from the 1950s to the 1980s and his work spanned both fashion magazines spreads and advertising campaigns. While his photos were often seen as controversial (violent and sexual images were often present), he was known for creating fashion photography that told a story and evoked a specific emotion. How Nars will translate this vision into colour cosmetics remains to be seen, but speculation already suggests that the collection could include powerful colours and sensual imagery.

The Nars Guy Bourdin holiday collection will be available for purchase starting in November 2013.

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