China Glaze “Colours From The Capitol” – Hunger Games Collection Update
Have you been following the drama that transpired after I originally announced the China Glaze & Hunger Games nail polish collaboration? After word of a lawsuit emerged I thought for sure the collection was dead and then I read on Crushable that Lionsgate finally CONFIRMED that the collection is indeed happening but that the theme, and possibly the colors, would change.
Well, thanks to The Hob we now know that while the theme has changed, the colors have not. Phew! I loved the original color palette so I’m happy that is staying the same.
The official name is now the China Glaze “Colours From The Capitol” Collection.
In keeping with the powerful themes and messages of the story, the collection of nail polish will be inspired exclusively by one of the book’s distinct settings—the Capitol of the nation of Panem. Awash in lavish fashion, food, and entertainment, Capitol citizens enjoy extreme cosmetics and body modifications, bold wigs, and outlandish costumes.
Though as a reader of The Hob pointed out, the polish names coincide with the specialties of each district.
Luxe and Lush – District 1 (Luxury)
Stone Cold – District 2 (Masonry)
Riveting – District 3 (Technology)
Hook and Line – District 4 (Fishing)
Electrify – District 5 (Power)
Fast Track – District 6 (Transportation)
Mahogany Magic – District 7 (Lumber)
Dress Me Up – District 8 (Textiles)
Harvest Moon – District 9 (Grain)
Foie Gras – District 10 (Livestock)
Agro – District 11 (Agriculture)
Smoke and Ashes – District 12 (Mining)
Are you as relieved as I am that the collection is NOT dead? What do you think of the new theme and names?
The China Glaze Colours From The Capitol collection releases on March 1st and The Hunger Games premieres on March 23rd. Let the countdown begin!
May the odd be ever in your favor.
image: The Hob
I don’t know how these colors are going to look on me, but I’ll get them because I loved loved LOVED the books!
I agree with everyine else. While I’m glad the colors are the same, the other names were way better. I just pick up the book last week actaully because of the orginal post you did, and it had me hooked. I finished it in less than a day.
Love the Hunger Games and can’t wait to pick up a few of the colors! And welcome back, Michelle. Its inspiring to see that you have returned to something you love after going through such hard times.
I’m pretty disappointed with the new names, the other ones were much more relevant to the Hunger Games. It was exciting to anticipate owning a color inspired by a favorite character. I especially loved the “inspired by Cinna’s gold eyeliner” one in the old theme. If I end up buying some of these (and I almost certainly will), I’ll probably just pretend they have the old names.
There are amazing color… Agro and Electrify dazzled me!
=D
Old theme was muuuch better in my humble opinion. Whyever did they decide to change it??
I’m sooooo dissapointed! I was excited to have true Hunger Games nail polishes. I probably won’t buy them now since I don’t NEED nail polish but I NEED things named after the hunger games
tooo bad 
A polish named Foie Gras??? Now that’s just stupid on so many levels.
I LOVE these colours. I am sure they will fly off the shelves when they are released. Can hardly wait! I have to say I am not familiar with these books but I guess I soon will be:) Looking forward to the swatches.
So glad you see you back! Glad all is well now. Thanks for bringing a bright spot to all of our days with your posts : ) Love The Hunger Games and love this collection!
I know a lot of people have said it before, but I’ll say it again: I liked the old names better. I was particularly enamored with the name “Fight to the Finish.” These names are just…bleh. If you don’t know the colors belong in the collection and have District links, you’d never know that they’re part of a special Hunger Games collection.
i forgot to mention you should check the nail polish label ^^
I’m reading the first book, and I really like the District theme. It’s really clever. I’ll reserve judgment on the colors, because it’s hard to tell anything from the promo blobs.
It’s funny going to the Hob link and reading the fan comments. “Who wants to wear brown on their fingernails?!” HAH.
My friend recommended these books to me. I really liked them. Definately hooked. I think I also liked the original names but at least they are going to keep the colours and I’m pretty sure I’m going to pick up some.
Thank you for your post
Any info on where and when we can pre-order this set? Looove them!
I just started reading to books after my brother basically ordering me to do so and I’m so happy I did! Now i’m even more excited to know that a nail polish line is coming out from it!! woohoo!
what about District 13 ?!
Maybe it wasn’t included because District 13 isn’t a part of the first book.
I’m gonna wear Harvest Moon (for Rue)&& Smoke and Ashes (DISTRICT 12 REPRESENTTTT.) when I go to see the movie :3 ♥
OMG I am so excited for this collection because I just read the Hunger Games series over the Holidays. When I heard the name of the collection was Colors from the Capitol I expected a lot of bright, wild colors like I imagine residents of the capitol would wear. But I like the idea of one polish for each district and am definitely happy this project didn’t get squashed. Thanks for posting this picture of the colors and names I shared the link on my facebook page for my new website. I have your site listed under my cool blogs to check out section and would really appreciate it if you could take a look at my site
Thanks again for all the great pictures and polish news updates 
I wish the color for district 7 was prettier:((((((
The original names were WAY better. Lol. The new names kinda ruin it.
I also don’t understand the link between the district names and the Capital from reading the book. I will be anxious to see the real swatches – the color ‘dots’ are so hard to read the shade from graphic design. They do that on early release info just so someone cannot dupe them before they get theirs out I am sure. These seem dark for spring release – but could be totally different once the bottles then swatches are out.
Those colors are amazing! I really want to try Luxe & Lush!
I love this palette! The colors are unique and the names enchanting… can’t wait for when it comes out!!
I remember seeing the old Hunger Games nail polish post a while back, and decided to buy into the hype and got the first book. I stayed up until 4 am to finish it. After, I went back to check the collection, because I was like “Now I’ll understand the names!”
But I’m actually quite disappointed that they changed them, because although it’s great the new names are like “wow cool would’ve never thought of that,” they feel less…relatable? I dunno, but it’s just I would be more excited painting my nails with “Primrose” as opposed to “Dress me up,” because “primrose” was an actual character, and therefore has more of an affect on me.
Maybe I’m being stuck up, but I just respect the old names better…even if it’s just going to be the same polish.
Love the colors
I actually really like SOME of the colors… although i’m biased because i’m a huge fan of the Hunger Games series. However, I don’t know if I would wear some of the other colors. I actually pre-ordered / purchased the whole set at http://www.amazingbeautysupply.com a couple of days ago. They’re the only ones online that have this collection and the Harmony Gelish Candy Land collection available for preorder.
Hey, did you ever have any experience with this shop? I can nowhere find who to pay. Hope to also accept paypal.
well thank God! i’m so ridiculously excited for this collection! 8D
I loved it! I’m from Brazil and i would like to know where i can buy it. Do you have this information?
The collection isn’t available yet. I will post when it releases.
I agree Isa the original names of the collection were better “we could runaway” makes me think of Gale one of my favorite characters! and the one for district 4 doesn’t really makes sense I don’t think anyone connects grey to fishing.
Does anybody know where I can buy these colours??? I really want them for the premiere of the movie and I am trying to find which stores carry the line. If anybody knows anything can you please tell me??? Thanks!
i got the Luxe & Lush already and it looks really like on my nail. btw, i got it from http://www.labeautyzon.com
Love the Agro color. Perfect for District 11. I just bought it today and it looks great!