If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The world of “Dune” is getting the beauty treatment. Ahead of the Dec. 18 release of “Dune: Part Three,” Glamnetic has teamed up with Warner Bros. on a limited-edition collection of press-on nails inspired by the sci-fi franchise, marking its first foray into the beauty category.
Launching Nov. 5, the limited-edition Glamnetic x Dune collection features nine nail sets drawing on the films’ characters, mythology and distinctive visual world, from the glowing blue eyes of the Fremen to the giant sandworms that roam Arrakis. The partnership marks the franchise’s first beauty collaboration, according to Glamnetic, with prices ranging from $21.99 to $23.99. Among the designs is “Spice Melange” ($21.99), featuring a translucent burnt-amber finish outlined in fine gold, inspired by the precious substance at the center of Frank Herbert’s fictional universe.
The collection is the latest entertainment-inspired launch from Glamnetic, which has previously released licensed nail sets celebrating “Harry Potter,” including designs inspired by Hogwarts houses, the Marauder’s Map and the Deathly Hallows. The brand has also expanded into sports merchandise through a partnership with Fanatics, offering team-branded manicures featuring official NFL, NBA, MLB and other league logos and colors. The launch comes just over a month before “Dune: Part Three” arrives in theaters Dec. 18, bringing Villeneuve’s blockbuster trilogy to a close.
The upcoming Warner Bros. and Legendary film draws from Herbert’s 1969 novel “Dune Messiah” and takes place nearly two decades after Paul Atreides’ rise to power, following the consequences of his reign as emperor and the growing threats to his rule. Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya return as Paul Atreides and Chani, alongside Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem and Jason Momoa. Robert Pattinson joins the franchise as Scytale, a central figure in the conspiracy against Paul.
Villeneuve directs from a screenplay co-written with Brian K. The franchise has already proved fertile ground for unconventional merchandise partnerships. Ahead of 2024’s “Dune: Part Two,” watchmaker Hamilton collaborated with the filmmakers to create a futuristic wrist device worn in the film, subsequently releasing two limited-edition Ventura watches inspired by the prop.
Chalamet also worked with Cartier on a custom necklace for the film’s London premiere, featuring roughly 900 gemstones in desert-inspired shades of amber, orange and blue. The Glamnetic collection offers a considerably more affordable entry point into the world of Arrakis, arriving just in time for the franchise’s theatrical finale and the holiday shopping season. The Glamnetic x Dune collection will be available beginning Nov. 5.
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