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Conner Ives and MAC Cosmetics Launch 'Protect the Dolls' Collaboration

artist · 2026-03-27

Fashion designer Conner Ives has partnered with MAC Cosmetics on a project titled 'Protect the Dolls'. The initiative originated from a t-shirt Ives wore during the finale of his Autumn/Winter 2025 runway presentation, which featured the phrase 'Protect the Dolls'. Following significant public interest in the garment, it was made available for purchase and became a highly popular item in 2025. The collaboration now includes a visual campaign documented in a gallery of images.

Key facts

  • Conner Ives collaborated with MAC Cosmetics on the 'Protect the Dolls' project.
  • The project began with a t-shirt Ives wore at his AW25 fashion show.
  • The t-shirt bore the message 'Protect the Dolls'.
  • High demand led to the t-shirt's public release.
  • It became one of the most in-demand fashion items of 2025.

Entities

Artists

  • Conner Ives

Institutions

  • MAC Cosmetics

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