(images & info from i-voce.jp)
Anna Sui will release its fall 2016 makeup collection in Japan on July 27th. The collection includes:
– Color Case (above, accommodating 1 refill, ¥800)
– Makeup Palette 1 (accommodating 6 refills, ¥1500)
– Makeup Palette 2 (accommodating 6 refills, limited edition, ¥1500)
– Eye & Face Color V (6 shades, ¥1200)
– Eye & Face Color S (5 shades, ¥1200)
– Eye & Face Color P (7 shades, ¥1200)
– Eye & Face Color A (9 shades, ¥1200)
– Eye & Face Color F (9 shades, ¥1200)
– Lip & Face Color G (12 shades, ¥1200)
– Eye Color Tip & Brush (¥700)
– Eyebrow Liner N (5 shades, ¥2200)
– Eyebrow & Eyelash Mascara (5 shades, ¥2000)
– Eye Color Brush (¥2100)
– Lip Brush (¥2100)
– Nail Color A (46 shades, ¥1200)
– Base Coat A (¥1200)
– Peel Off Base Coat (¥1200)
– Top Coat A (¥1200)
– Nail & Body Sticker (2 sets, ¥1200)
– Beauty Mirror B (limited edition, ¥2800)
It seems that this is another major product and packaging revamp from Anna Sui, and the timing surprises me. I expected the elaborate beveled cut-glass design (which first appeared on Rose Cheek Color N (launched in summer 2014)) to continue to be featured for another year or two. The design has not been featured so far this year and it is nowhere to be seen in this collection. Also, the new Nail Color A seems to be replacing the existing Nail Color, which was only launched (with 50 shades) in summer 2015 and features elements of the cut-glass design.
It could also be possible that Anna Sui is simply bringing out another look. (The new Cream Cheek Color from spring 2016 features the classic Anna Sui filigree designs and the new base makeup items released in fall/winter 2015 and spring/summer 2016 feature floral embossments.) I am not entirely sure if this is a good idea, since, compared with brands like Jill Stuart and Paul & Joe, Anna Sui looks the least coherent at the moment. As a brand, it needs more consistency to have a clearer identity.
Updated on July 14th, 2016:
Additional item in the collection (to be released in Japan on July 27th):
– Bijou Sticker (for nails & body, 1 set, ¥1200)
(image & info from i-voce.jp)
Related posts:
Anna Sui Summer 2016 Makeup, Bodycare & Haircare Collection
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Hi! Do you happen to know where I can purchase this collection online? Anna Sui’s website for the US says it all released August 1st but is not available or even on their shop site. I’d even do a Japanese shopping service if you know the website for purchasing these in Japan. Need the custom eye palettes! <3
Hi Kayla,
Asos.com is currently carrying some of the items in the collection.
For general information on purchasing Japanese cosmetics on-line, please have a look at my FAQ page:
http://www.atouchofblusher.com/faq
Thank you very much for your question!