‘Poor Things’ Launches Sunglasses Collection, Pat McGrath Makeup and More Alongside Film’s Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
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“Poor Things” is seducing you with a variety of charming, stylish and tasty partnerships this week alongside its theatrical release on Dec. 8.
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To help promote Yorgos Lanthimos’s highly anticipated film, Searchlight Pictures has teamed up with several retailers and brands across New York and L.A to release limited-edition products inspired by specific scenes. Pieces include Selima Optique’s “Bella” Sunglasses as a nod to Emma Stone’s character, Pat McGrath makeup used by the production’s makeup artist Nadia Stacey, and special-edition “Poor Things” sardines by The Fantastic World of Portuguese Sardines.
The film is a story of “love, discovery and scientific daring” set in the Victorian era, based on an adaptation of Alasdair Grey’s novel of the same name. It follows Belle Baxter (Stone), a Frankenstein-like woman who is brought back to life after her brain is replaced with that of her unborn child. Stone stars opposite Willem Dafoe, who plays the brilliant, yet unorthodox, scientist who resurrects Belle from the dead.
In his review of the film, Variety film critic Guy Lodge wrote that it is a “brilliant” take on Gray’s comic novel with Lanthimos serving “up a macabre sensory banquet miles from his former Greek weird-wave ascetism, but just as subversive”
Shop through the “Poor Things” partnerships below”
Selima Optique ‘Bella’ Sunglasses
The luxury eyewear brand Selima Optique has created a capsule collection of sunglasses called “Bella” inspired by Emma Stone’s character in the film. The sunglasses will be offered in three colors including black, tortoise and white and available online as well as Selima shops in NYC (Madison Avenue and SoHo). With each purchase, customers will receive a limited edition ‘Poor Things’ tote.
Pat McGrath Makeup
Makeup artist, Nadia Stacey used Pat McGrath’s MattreTrance lipstick and blitz blue eye shadow (from the Darkstar Gloss Kit) in key scenes on Emma Stone, and now they’re available for the public to shop online.
The Fantastic World of Portuguese Sardines
Get a limited-edition tin of sardines inspired by the film, and with every purchase you’ll receive a complimentary tote.
Joey Bats Café on Goldbelly
In the film, Bella Baxter enjoys the pastel de natas, a pastry which is very common in Portugal. Joey Bats will be warming these up at Chelsea Market for the holidays. If you don’t live in NYC, you can order on Goldbelly.
Gin Martini at Dante NY and LA
To celebrate the gin martini seen in the film, iconic craft cocktail lounge, Dante NYC created a gin martini in collaboration with Fords Gin called ‘The Bella Martini’ which will be available during happy hour at both Dante locations on each coast (West Village and Beverly Hills). The martini will be available from Dec 8-15 and every month until March.
‘Poor Things’ by Alasdair Gray
The book “Poor Things” by Alasdair Gray will be available at The Ripped Bodice, a curated book shop in Culver City and Brooklyn. With your purchase, you will receive a limited-edition tote as well. The book is also available on retail sites such as Amazon, linked below:
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