“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is one of the most anticipated films of the year, and now it’s getting a makeup collection.
Starting on November 1, fans will be able to bring a piece of the film home via a limited edition collaboration between MAC Cosmetics and Marvel in celebration of the second installment in the “Black Panther” franchise, which makes its highly anticipated premiere on November 11.
Last week, MAC unveiled the dazzling lineup, which includes four cream lipsticks, four liquid lipsticks, gold lip gloss, an eight-pan eye shadow palette, two liquid eyeliners, one kohl eyeliner, two brushes, two shades of highlighting powder and a makeup bag.
The film franchise is awe-inducing and visually stunning in a variety of ways, from the regal, witty and profound characters to the sheer beauty of the locations where scenes were shot. The artful, thoughtful approach to costuming, hair and makeup is also striking, and MAC’s collection lives up to all that aesthetic appeal with a stunning purple-enshrouded product lineup.
The packaging features graphic prints and shiny finishes, while many of the products inside also feature “Black Panther” iconography (seen embossed into the powders and on the tubes beneath each lipstick bullet, for example). Rich jewel tones — purples, emeralds, golds, sapphires, rubies and so on — comprise much of the collection, and there is an emphasis on intense pigment payoff throughout.
As Fashionista reports, a slew of collaborations are set to launch with this new installment of “Black Panther” — but MAC’s makeup-focused one feels particularly special. Female leads are the focus of this latest film, and the artists behind the makeup looks drew inspiration from traditions of tribes across the African continent. Whether it’s in the 2018 film with the late Chadwick Boseman or the highly anticipated 2022 release, everyone agrees that the costumes and makeup play a huge role in telling the story of “Black Panther.”
To celebrate the MAC x Wakanda Forever collaboration, the brand also released a series of campaign images featuring bold makeup looks created by artist Raisa Flowers using products from the collection. In both the campaign and in the collection itself, there is an emphasis on vibrant, impactful makeup that serves as an intentional celebration of melanated skin tones.
“Like the vibrant world of Wakanda, #MACxWakandaForever features lavish, saturated hues that look fantastic on everyone — especially those with rich skin tones,” said MAC Senior Artist Fatima Thomas, who helped to develop the collection, via a brand press release.
Get a first look at all of the products — launching on Nov. 1 here.
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