Marks & Spencer to launch Downton Abbey beauty collection in the UK

 

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced that it has been granted the licence to produce the first-ever range of official Downton Abbey beauty products in the UK as part of a two year contract between M&S and NBCUniversal. Products will include soaps, body lotions, nail polishes and lip balms. The debut collection of Downton Abbey inspired gifts will be available exclusively from October 2013, coinciding with the return of the fourth series this autumn and in time for the Christmas season. It will be available in over 250 M&S stores throughout the UK and online. The 10 piece gift collection captures the ornate Downton Abbey look and the classic elegance and charm of the Edwardian era, packaged in rich tones of gold, emerald and burgundy. Pieces are also embellished with the Downton Abbey crest, an iconic image of the Abbey and a quote from the series. Products include Downton Abbey Signature Soaps (£6.00) for three, Downton Abbey Fragranced Candle (£8.50), Downton Abbey Cosmetic Bag (£12.50), Downton Abbey Lip Balm Duo (£5.00), Downton Abbey Travel Collection (£8.50), Downton Abbey Lip Gloss Collection (£9.50), Downton Abbey Nail Varnish Collection (£9.50), Downton Abbey Cream Bath (£9.50), Downton Abbey  Bathing Collection (£16.00) and Downton Abbey  Luxury Collection (£49.50). The Downton Abbey beauty range will be available exclusively from selected M&S stores nationwide and online at marksandspencer.com from October 12, 2013.