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Fantastical Beauty

Beauty brands partner with film releases to launch fantasy-themed collections

Implications - In the interest of appealing to adult fans beyond the scope of mere nostalgia, beauty brands are partnering with movie studios to collaborate on makeup and skincare ranges that pay homage to popular characters and visual themes from fantasy and fairy tale-inspired film releases without compromising product quality. This progression highlights the need for brands to think outside of the box by combining meaningful pop culture references and cutting edge product technology that will appeal to amateur experts.
Workshop Question - Think of a business or brand that is completely outside your category. How could you collaborate with them?
Trend Themes
1. Movie-inspired Beauty Collections - Brands are partnering with film studios to release makeup and skincare ranges that pay homage to fantasy and fairy tale films, highlighting an opportunity to combine meaningful pop culture references with cutting-edge product technology.
2. Character-inspired Makeup Palettes - Makeup companies are drawing inspiration from popular films and TV shows to design new eyeshadow collections and palettes that allow fans to celebrate the release of new films and TV shows.
3. Franchise-inspired Cosmetic Collections - Cosmetic companies are releasing high-demand limited edition collections that draw inspiration from famous franchises, such as Star Trek, Rocky Horror, and Maleficent.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty Industry - Beauty companies can partner with movie studios and franchises to co-create makeup and skincare collections that pay homage to popular films, drawing fan excitement and expanding their product range.
2. Movie and TV Industry - Movie and TV studios can partner with beauty brands to release character and franchise-inspired cosmetics collections that capitalize on movies and TV shows' passionate fan bases and open new revenue streams.
3. Cosmetics Manufacturing Industry - Cosmetic companies can draw inspiration from popular films and TV shows to design new lines of makeup, allowing them to stay up to date with current pop culture trends and stand out within the industry.
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332,204 Total Clicks
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Featured Examples

Intergalactic Cosmetics Collections
Intergalactic Cosmetics Collections
The MAC x Star Trek Line is Inspired by the Famous Series
MAC recently announced that it will be releasing its highly-anticipated ‘MAC x Star Trek’ collection this September. With a wide range of products in bold and dazzling shades, the new... MORE
Fantasy Makeup Palettes
Fantasy Makeup Palettes
This Fan-Created Harry Potter Makeup Palette Features the Four Houses
A fan-created Harry Potter makeup eye shadow palette image was recently posted on Imgur. The four palettes represent the the dormitories of Harry Potter by colors and labels: Gryffindor, Slytherin,... MORE
Fairytale-Themed Nail Polishes
Fairytale-Themed Nail Polishes
Morgan Taylor is Releasing a Beauty & the Beast-Inspired Collection
Following the first commercial for the live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast during the Golden Globes, Morgan Taylor Lacquer announced they will be launching a line of nail polishes... MORE
Cinema-Inspired Makeup Palettes
Cinema-Inspired Makeup Palettes
This Eyeshadow Collection Celebrates the Release of 'Pan'
Julep designed a new eyeshadow collection that is inspired by the movie ‘Pan.’ While movies and cosmetics may seem like an unlikely pairing, many make-up companies draw inspiration from... MORE
Sci-Fi Cosmetic Collections
Sci-Fi Cosmetic Collections
Disney's Star Wars and CoverGirl Created an Epic Makeup Collection
Disney’s Star Wars joined forces with CoverGirl to create a cosmetics collection for the ages. Designed by makeup artist Pat McGrath, the collection includes lipstick, nail polish and mascara... MORE
Heroic Ranger Face Masks
Heroic Ranger Face Masks
These Power Ranger GlamGlow Masks Correspond with the Release of the Film
With a new Power Rangers film releasing in the spring of 2017, many brands are taking advantage of the hype by creating products themed around the teen team of superheros, with a recent example... MORE

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