# Artist-Inspired Cosmetics This Vibrant Cosmetics Collection Features Fun Colors and Quirky Designs By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-cosmetics References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/103099-smashbox-is-collaborating-with-donald-robertson-again-and-will-release-it-for-new-york-fashion-week) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/smashboxcosmetics/) Fashion illustrator Donald Robertson is teaming up with [Smashbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashbox-canada) to deliver a vibrant cosmetics collection for New York Fashion Week. While fall make-up is generally characterized by neutral palettes and subtle shades, Robertson's new collection features unexpected pops of color and quirky artistic patterns. Based on vintage photographs, the new collection will feature bold packaging with bright and colorful patterns. The fun graphics mirror some of Robertson's artwork, which is characterized by colorful and quirky illustrations. To celebrate the launch of the new collection, Robertson is opening an experimental pop-up shop in New York City. This pop-up shop will feature the bold new make-up, as well as a number of other products inspired by Robertson's artwork. The vibrant cosmetics collection is set to launch in New York City during [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amg-parfum) Fashion Week next month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vibrant Cosmetics:** This trend showcases unexpected pops of color and quirky artistic patterns in cosmetics, disrupting the traditional neutral palettes. - **Artist Collaborations:** The collaboration between fashion illustrator Donald Robertson and Smashbox highlights the trend of artists collaborating with cosmetics brands, offering unique and creative designs. - **Experimental Pop-up Shops:** The opening of an experimental pop-up shop by Donald Robertson in New York City demonstrates the trend of temporary retail spaces as a way to showcase bold new make-up collections and related products. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can leverage the vibrant cosmetics trend by incorporating unexpected pops of color and quirky artistic patterns in their products, appealing to consumers looking for unique and bold options. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can collaborate with artists to create limited-edition cosmetics collections, offering consumers an opportunity to express their artistic side through makeup choices. - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore the concept of experimental pop-up shops to create immersive experiences for customers and launch new products or collections in a bold and unconventional way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinique-x-crayola.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Comedy Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-cosmetics-x-wednesday.md) - [Versatile Vibrantly Packaged Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polite-society-1.md) - [Architectual Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-ford-2.md) - [Vibrantly Packaged Makeup Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polite-society1.md) - [Surrealist Pink Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-unreal-popup-shop.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-3.md) - [Art-Driven Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-artist-capsule.md)