Experience Illamasqua's "Art of Darkness" Collection

Discover the inspiration behind Illamasqua’s autumn/winter 2010 Collection, “Art of Darkness.” This dramatic new collection invites you to enter a world where seeing is believing, and believing can be dangerous.

“Lured by the promise of immortality, a host of fantastical beings try their hand at creating the ever-elusive Elixir of Life. The resulting potions dazzle the eye and ensnare the senses, a beautiful array of jewel-like substances. They may not deny mortality, but they do make the theatre of life a more colourful stage on which to play.”

Here’s what Illamasqua’s Creative Director, Alex Box, says about this captivating new collection:

"In designing the Art of Darkness concept, we discussed banquets and bringing characters together that represented different elements and emotions. I am fascinated by the alchemical procedure of creating precious materials out of base materials. It's so medieval—we explored the idea of the Renaissance, Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian etc. Those dark, alluring colours and the rich symbolism within the paintings were inspiring, the idea of a story within a story."

Watch the film and prepare to enter the darkness. Then, shop the collection.

The Illamasqua Art of Darkness Collection

Nail Varnish in Scarab (deep metallic red) & Viridian (deep metallic green), $14

Pure Pigment in Ore & Alluvium, $24

Powdered Metal in Ether (shimmering gold), $36

Liquid Metal in Superior (metallic cobalt blue) & Resolute (metallic cranberry), $26

4-Colour Liquid Metal Palette, $42.50

Precision Ink in Alchemy (gold) and Abyss (gloss black), $27.50

Intense Lipgloss in Hermetic (burgundy plum), $20

False Eyelashes in 023, $16