So I went to check out the new Dolce and Gabanna make-up counter at Selfridges this weekend. Hardly what you would call an entrance - if I hadn't been in the business, or reading the glossies, I wouldn't have known about the launch at all. Milan was last week [which featured an appearance from Scarlett Johanssen and the boys] and garnered plenty of Italian press attention, but it was a bit quiet on the London front.
So the counter itself is very swish and I like the design - the black chandelier is a nice feature [a bit low??] and the display units are nice, but there is no disguising the fact that there is not a lot of product. There is the fragrances and a few bits of makeup but no skincare etc so it looks quiet empty. I think there are about 8 blushers and say 12 lipglosses, which isnt the largest collection in the world. The central circular stand was veyr busy when I was there and it was quiet difficult to navigate around it. The staff seem nice enough - I shall try and go and get a consultation at some point to see how it is on a quieter day.
The prices are very Dior and Chanel as well [perhaps even more?!] with £26 for a blusher too much for me. You are paying for the brand though, I guess.
As I have said before, the advertising images are gorgeous - will be interesting to see what they do that all important second collection!!
Dolce and Gabanna makeup from £16
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