MAC for McQueen Discussion
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erine1881
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so i double-checked the memo today and it didn't mention any region in specific, so it must be for all of the US. it did say that the launch dates for matte2, lashes, and plushlash stay the same for all mac stores, nordstrom, and bay locations. everything else got pushed back a week at all locations. hopefully someone else saw this memo and can back me up on this.
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we got an in-store memo last week saying everything got pushed back a week, except for the fall trend bags. 
did anyone else get this memo? |
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it might just be a regional thing. i will double check the memo when i go in on friday and let everyone know what i find out. i guess we will know for sure come the 4th. |
so i double-checked the memo today and it didn't mention any region in specific, so it must be for all of the US. it did say that the launch dates for matte2, lashes, and plushlash stay the same for all mac stores, nordstrom, and bay locations. everything else got pushed back a week at all locations. hopefully someone else saw this memo and can back me up on this.
BunnyBunnyBunny
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Ah!! Got it today. Everything, even the holiday collections, have been pushed back too! What's going on?
| Originally Posted by erine1881
so i double-checked the memo today and it didn't mention any region in specific, so it must be for all of the US. it did say that the launch dates for matte2, lashes, and plushlash stay the same for all mac stores, nordstrom, and bay locations. everything else got pushed back a week at all locations. hopefully someone else saw this memo and can back me up on this. |
Ah!! Got it today. Everything, even the holiday collections, have been pushed back too! What's going on?
BloodMittens
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@frocher - Those pics are amazing! Thank you
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When is the Alexander McQueen Collection coming out then, if not Oct. 4th??
Gives me more time to save up, that's all I have to say
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When is the Alexander McQueen Collection coming out then, if not Oct. 4th??
Gives me more time to save up, that's all I have to say
amy_forster
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Perhaps its MAC responding to those consumers who have had a bit of a moan about the frequency of collections being released, although pushing then back by a week rather than separating them more kinda defeats the object!!!
| Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny
Ah!! Got it today. Everything, even the holiday collections, have been pushed back too! What's going on? |
Perhaps its MAC responding to those consumers who have had a bit of a moan about the frequency of collections being released, although pushing then back by a week rather than separating them more kinda defeats the object!!!
MAChostage
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Maybe MAC heard all those folks who've said that the number of collections lately has been constant -- and insane -- on the pocket (they know we're vulnerable when it comes to their product).
Really though, it's anyone's guess, but it's still a little disappointing to hear.
| Originally Posted by erine1881
i knew i wasn't going crazy 
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| Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny
Ah!! Got it today. Everything, even the holiday collections, have been pushed back too! What's going on? |
Maybe MAC heard all those folks who've said that the number of collections lately has been constant -- and insane -- on the pocket (they know we're vulnerable when it comes to their product).
PeaceLoveVogue
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they'r releasing this collection on a monday? isn't it traditional the collection goes online on a tuesday, and goes to stores/counters on a thursday?
so is September 10th, the FOR SURE date of this collection??
so is September 10th, the FOR SURE date of this collection??
gingerbelle
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I doubt its because of complaints about the number of collections. They're prolly having production/distribution issues. If the problem was customer complaints, they'd be more likely to have current collections launch as planned then slow down next year, as one week won't make much of an impact if people are getting collection fatigue. Production, marketing, budgeting, distribution and sales projection for collections get planned months in advance and at this point, they'd lose money if they pushed back for a non-logistics related reason, esp in the 4th qtr of the year.
On the issue of too many collections, I think we should bear in mind that we Macaholics are NOT typical MAC customers. Most people don't a) keep track of every collection, b) feel the need to purchase any or all of it and c) don't have enough of a MAC collection to be bored by or already have dupes for new releases. That's the reason Shroom, Satin Taupe and O are best sellers.
The avg customer just goes by the counter to see what's new when she's on her way to the shoes/clothing/housewares dept in Macy's and it makes good marketing sense for MAC to always have a new look/display to entice her. The eye-catching theme day makeup and sometimes risque posters of the collections are not only there to entertain us loyal customers, but bring traffic to the counter/store. How many of us feel drawn to the Clinique/Lancome/Clarins counter because it looks interesting and has an eyecatching display or poster? Didn't think so. Yeah, it might be annoying, but MAC has found a good business strategy and they are probably going to stick with it. Have you noticed that everyone is doing LE now - look at Bath and Body Works. Every couple weeks they have a new LE scent or collection. Same with higher-end perfume companies and their LE/flanker scents - Calvin Klein, Burberry, Escada, Michael Kors, Dior etc. Companies are jumping on the LE bandwagon like crazy and it will probably get worse before it gets better.
OK, I'm done now. Sorry for the epistle. I don't work for MAC or anything, but I really admire their business srategies.
On the issue of too many collections, I think we should bear in mind that we Macaholics are NOT typical MAC customers. Most people don't a) keep track of every collection, b) feel the need to purchase any or all of it and c) don't have enough of a MAC collection to be bored by or already have dupes for new releases. That's the reason Shroom, Satin Taupe and O are best sellers.
The avg customer just goes by the counter to see what's new when she's on her way to the shoes/clothing/housewares dept in Macy's and it makes good marketing sense for MAC to always have a new look/display to entice her. The eye-catching theme day makeup and sometimes risque posters of the collections are not only there to entertain us loyal customers, but bring traffic to the counter/store. How many of us feel drawn to the Clinique/Lancome/Clarins counter because it looks interesting and has an eyecatching display or poster? Didn't think so. Yeah, it might be annoying, but MAC has found a good business strategy and they are probably going to stick with it. Have you noticed that everyone is doing LE now - look at Bath and Body Works. Every couple weeks they have a new LE scent or collection. Same with higher-end perfume companies and their LE/flanker scents - Calvin Klein, Burberry, Escada, Michael Kors, Dior etc. Companies are jumping on the LE bandwagon like crazy and it will probably get worse before it gets better.
OK, I'm done now. Sorry for the epistle. I don't work for MAC or anything, but I really admire their business srategies.
starr
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very well said! I wasn't particularly interested in MAC at first but since i'm a HUGE sucker for LE items, I got hooked into the bandwagon. Also, for the other companies who are doing LE items, i guess it is a marketing strategy to hook people into the brand.. look at my case lol
| Originally Posted by gingerbelle
I doubt its because of complaints about the number of collections. They're prolly having production/distribution issues. If the problem was customer complaints, they'd be more likely to have current collections launch as planned then slow down next year, as one week won't make much of an impact if people are getting collection fatigue. Production, marketing, budgeting, distribution and sales projection for collections get planned months in advance and at this point, they'd lose money if they pushed back for a non-logistics related reason, esp in the 4th qtr of the year. On the issue of too many collections, I think we should bear in mind that we Macaholics are NOT typical MAC customers. Most people don't a) keep track of every collection, b) feel the need to purchase any or all of it and c) don't have enough of a MAC collection to be bored by or already have dupes for new releases. That's the reason Shroom, Satin Taupe and O are best sellers. The avg customer just goes by the counter to see what's new when she's on her way to the shoes/clothing/housewares dept in Macy's and it makes good marketing sense for MAC to always have a new look/display to entice her. The eye-catching theme day makeup and sometimes risque posters of the collections are not only there to entertain us loyal customers, but bring traffic to the counter/store. How many of us feel drawn to the Clinique/Lancome/Clarins counter because it looks interesting and has an eyecatching display or poster? Didn't think so. Yeah, it might be annoying, but MAC has found a good business strategy and they are probably going to stick with it. Have you noticed that everyone is doing LE now - look at Bath and Body Works. Every couple weeks they have a new LE scent or collection. Same with higher-end perfume companies and their LE/flanker scents - Calvin Klein, Burberry, Escada, Michael Kors, Dior etc. Companies are jumping on the LE bandwagon like crazy and it will probably get worse before it gets better. OK, I'm done now. Sorry for the epistle. I don't work for MAC or anything, but I really admire their business srategies. |
very well said! I wasn't particularly interested in MAC at first but since i'm a HUGE sucker for LE items, I got hooked into the bandwagon. Also, for the other companies who are doing LE items, i guess it is a marketing strategy to hook people into the brand.. look at my case lol
erine1881
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no, oct. 11th.
| Originally Posted by PeaceLoveVogue
they'r releasing this collection on a monday? isn't it traditional the collection goes online on a tuesday, and goes to stores/counters on a thursday? so is September 10th, the FOR SURE date of this collection?? |
no, oct. 11th.
cleodelinda
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Here are some pictures from an article in Vouge UK, credit to Albion on MUA!
Link to the full article:
http://hem.bredband.net/exiris/pic/mcqueen_vouge.jpg
Link to the full article:
http://hem.bredband.net/exiris/pic/mcqueen_vouge.jpg
caroni99
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Canadian girls I asked at my Bay counter and the MA laughed and told me the McQueen collection came out a while ago and is long gone (???) and that Bay counters never get collections like that.
So despite the fact that she was wrong about the collection having been released already I'm going to guess that she is right and Bay counters will not be getting this collection. Hopefully it will be available freestanding stores and the website.
So despite the fact that she was wrong about the collection having been released already I'm going to guess that she is right and Bay counters will not be getting this collection. Hopefully it will be available freestanding stores and the website.
MAC_Whore
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Your whole post was spot on. They have great strategies. Look at the whole phenomena. What other cosmetic company creates this kind of buzz? No one even comes close.
| Originally Posted by gingerbelle
.....OK, I'm done now. Sorry for the epistle. I don't work for MAC or anything, but I really admire their business srategies. |
Your whole post was spot on. They have great strategies. Look at the whole phenomena. What other cosmetic company creates this kind of buzz? No one even comes close.
karya
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that's Pagan e/s and New Vegas MSF right....?? but i think something is wrong with my eyes or~~~ they look the same size...??!! did one get a growth spurt or the other shrunk.....
| Originally Posted by cleodelinda
Here are some pictures from an article in Vouge UK, credit to Albion on MUA!
Link to the full article: http://hem.bredband.net/exiris/pic/mcqueen_vouge.jpg |
that's Pagan e/s and New Vegas MSF right....?? but i think something is wrong with my eyes or~~~ they look the same size...??!! did one get a growth spurt or the other shrunk.....
Lisa J
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Thanks for the info! I sure hope it does come out in the regular store.
| Originally Posted by caroni99
Canadian girls I asked at my Bay counter and the MA laughed and told me the McQueen collection came out a while ago and is long gone (???) and that Bay counters never get collections like that. So despite the fact that she was wrong about the collection having been released already I'm going to guess that she is right and Bay counters will not be getting this collection. Hopefully it will be available freestanding stores and the website. |
Thanks for the info! I sure hope it does come out in the regular store.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Exactly. No rush, no rush at all.
| Originally Posted by BloodMittens
@frocher - Those pics are amazing! Thank you
When is the Alexander McQueen Collection coming out then, if not Oct. 4th?? Gives me more time to save up, that's all I have to say
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Exactly. No rush, no rush at all.
sleepyhead
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My guess is photoshop.
the prints on the MSF looks smaller than on the eye shadow, so they are definitely out of proportion
| Originally Posted by karya
that's Pagan e/s and New Vegas MSF right....?? but i think something is wrong with my eyes or~~~ they look the same size...??!! did one get a growth spurt or the other shrunk.....
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My guess is photoshop.
