NO BLENDING NEEDED: Pandora’s latest boldface collaborator knows all about applying the right touch of color and shine.
Influential British makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath has teamed up with the Danish jewelry giant for a striking 17-piece capsule collection that leans heavily into her runway-tested playbook, set to launch globally on October 8. The collaboration brings together two creative powerhouses known for transforming everyday aesthetics into high-fashion statements.
“This collection is the result of two creative voices coming together around one powerful idea: color as a force for transformation,” Pandora creative directors Francesco Terzo and A. Filippo Ficarelli said in a joint statement regarding the partnership. The designers noted that they had pushed traditional materials to create surfaces rich in depth and emotion, mirroring the multi-dimensional finishes that McGrath is renowned for achieving on the skin.
For McGrath, the crossover between cosmetics and hard luxury has always been fluid and organic. She noted that, to her, makeup and jewelry have always been the exact same art form.
“I adorn the body with color, light, crystal, glitter and pure pigment. Jewelry is that same instinct made eternal,” she continued, explaining the philosophy behind the designs. “With Pandora, the two arts I have always loved became a single language.”
Drawing directly from the beauty maven’s vast and celebrated universe, the upcoming lineup will play on a vibrant yet sophisticated palette of rich red, deep purple, sleek silver, and radiant gold—with plenty of crystals to boot. The pieces will retail at accessible luxury price points, ranging from $58 to $250, making them appealing to both jewelry enthusiasts and devoted beauty collectors alike.
The collection features distinct motifs that pay homage to McGrath’s signature studio products and legendary runway looks. Lip-shaped signet rings and charms open or feature hidden ombré enamel hearts inside, while crystal-embellished lipstick and beauty-tube dangles playfully nod to the tools of her trade. Furthermore, medallions throughout the capsule are etched with empowerment mantras closely associated with the artist, who is affectionately known across the fashion industry simply as “Mother.”
True to Pandora’s modular design ethos, the pieces are engineered to be layered effortlessly on chains, hoops, and bracelets. Wearers can mix across metals and stack the items in bold, tonal combinations, allowing for a personalized level of self-expression that bridges the gap between cosmetic application and fine ornamentation.
The high-profile collaboration is supported by a striking campaign shot by renowned London-based Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø. The campaign imagery features a dynamic cast of models, including Ava Shipp, Chiharu Okunugi, Ali Dansky, and Alton Mason, bringing the vibrant, transformative energy of the collection to life.
McGrath remains a towering and profoundly influential figure on the international fashion circuit. Over a career spanning decades, she has pioneered some of the industry’s most unforgettable beauty looks, including studded lips, gilded eyebrows, and the viral, otherworldly porcelain-doll makeup seen at the Maison Margiela Artisanal show in 2024.
Beyond her extensive editorial and runway work, McGrath launched her eponymous makeup brand, Pat McGrath Labs, in 2015, where she serves as chief creative officer. Her industry dominance further expanded when she was named Louis Vuitton’s creative director of cosmetics, a prestigious role she has held since the French luxury house officially introduced the cosmetics category in 2025. This latest partnership with Pandora marks another milestone in her extraordinary career, cementing her status as a true multi-disciplinary creative force who continues to redefine the boundaries of beauty, fashion, and luxury design.
