Thursday, November 13, 2008
We can't all go backstage at the Paris spring/summer ready-to-wear shows, but luckily we can still tap into the insider info, first hand. Here Peter Philips, global director of Chanel make-up, previews his 2009 spring collection.
What were your sources of inspiration for this makeup?
I wanted to do a classic, almost natural "mise en beauté" [light make-up] putting the accent on the eyebrows.
Did Karl Lagerfeld make any special requests? Did he brief you?
Karl gave [model and photographer] Lee Miller as a reference to [hairstylist] Odile Gilbert, and I automatically followed in the same spirit. For this collection, in this decor, it worked best to keep it simply beautiful.
How did you translate this into make-up?
I kept the skin and lips pale with a hint of blush on the cheeks. The eyebrows are elongated and a bit more outspoken. I played with metallic and shadow on the eyes but with no hard lines.
Which products did you use to create this look?
This make-up is timeless and looks great on all types of women. I used the spring make-up 2009 eye palette, Les 4 Ombres in Mystic Eyes, eyebrow pencils Sculpte Sourcils in Blond Clair and Blond Cendré, a light coat of Exceptionnel Smoky-Noir, just at the roots of the eye lashes, a touch of blush Joues Contraste in Fandango and a beige lipstick Rouge Allure in Mythic. Pro Lumière foundation guaranteed a flawless skin complexion.
Was there a product that you particularly enjoyed using to create this look?
Les 4 Ombres in Mystic Eyes is a great palette to work with and allows a lot of combinations.
Your best make-up application technique?
A good trick for pale make-up, which we wanted to create for this show, was to use a subtle blush. This accentuated the porcelain effect and avoided a washed-out face effect.
Do you think this make-up will start a trend?
This make-up could mark the return to the classic beauty. We could almost call it a "vintage" look as it is timeless and can be applied to all types of women.
