Newly at the head of creation for Chanelâs makeup division, Lucia Pica is unveiling a collection thatâs an homage to the Mademoiselleâs original look. âEverything is but a story of icons,â declares Lucia Pica. Coco, who never went out without her lipstick, is the inspiration for a composition made of paradoxes, classicism, and harmony. Imagined...
Touche Eclat, Yves Saint Laurentâs Complexion Illuminator
In 1992, inside Yves Saint Laurentâs cosmetic laboratories, Terry de Gunzburg, then creative director for the brand, was working on a never-before-seen formula, capable of diffusing light on the face and blurring its imperfections. While most products on the market were contained in heavy and cumbersome packaging, Touche Eclat hit the shelves more sophisticated than ever, enclosed...
Lipstick, An Invention From Guerlain
The first traces of lipstick appeared in ancient Egypt, in the days of the pharaohs. To make her lips more pronounced, Cleopatra used henna and crushed carmen. Starting in the 9th century, geishas of Japan would redraw their lips in a bright red with the natural pigment of a plant (beni-bana). In the 16th century,...
A Colorful Dior Exhibit in Arles
Dior is celebrating its 70 years and, in addition to a double exhibit taking place at the MusĂ©e des Arts DĂ©coratifs in Paris, the label is also honoring another section of its creative universe: makeup and color. Today with the exceptional talent of Peter Philips at the helm, thereâs not a single runway from the...
LâOrĂ©al Paris x Balmain Paris : An Unexpected Collaboration
This is a first: LâOrĂ©al Paris teamed up with Balmain for a capsule collection of makeup. Dubbed LâOrĂ©al Paris x Balmain Paris, this mini-collection promises to capture the instinctive creativity of Olivier Rousteing at the height of his art. One of the most coveted lipsticks in the world is revealed in a brand new way...
âLa Mer Pour Les Airellesâ Spa at the Legendary Courchevel Luxury Hotel
For the first time in its history, Les Airellesâ spa is getting renovated with a little help from illustrious skincare and cosmetics brand La Mer. Within this sumptuous hotel, La Mer becomes the ideal spa partner for offering the most advanced treatments to clients, starting with the most coveted cream in the world. This partnership...
New Capture Totale Dreamskin Skincare Products
Thereâs no time to lose but beauty to be affirmed. The new Capture Totale Dreamskin skincare products act simultaneously and instantly on every part of the skin – designed to perfect and reveal faded beauty. By opting for instant perfection anywhere and everywhere, Capture Totale Dreamskin is adapted to every woman. Dior chose a multi-dimensional...
The Chanel N°5 Clutch for MĂ©tiers d’Art 2017
The Place VendĂŽme has long been one of the inspirations for Chanel; indeed, Coco and the Place VendĂŽme have been linked for quite a while. She who never wanted to stay put made the Place VendĂŽme, and in particular the Ritz, her very own headquarters. When it came to giving a physical shape to a...
New Powders By Chanel: Lights Kyoto and Camellia Chanel
Kyoto lights is an exclusive establishment from Chanel’s makeup studios. This establishment captures the light and dreamy atmosphere of Japan in the autumn. Browned leaves of trees in a charming evanescent fog, Kyoto Lights ADAPTS ict powder shade in three tones: an illuminating shade with reflections satiny beige, blush with a iridescent golds, reds, and...
Dior Splendor Makeup Christmas Collection
Secret, rare, and prestigious, Monsieur Diorâs couture spirit is today recalled to revive a brand new makeup collection. Imagined by Peter Philips, the artist behind Diorâs makeup imagery, this collection exceptionally synchronizes couture craftsmanship with a stunning palette. The result: a Christmas collection that offers a quintessential Dior look – Splendor. Splendor is Diorific Matte...