It’s great to know that some make-up companies realize that the nude, natural look is timeless for the summer. Jane Iredale’s Perfectly Nude mineral make-up collection combines the effortless natural look with modern demands. The fact the collection is made without fillers, fragrance, chemical dyes or synthetic preservatives is a bonus.
Lip Fixation is a dual-ended lip stain and lip gloss (£19·95), available in Desire, Fascination and Craving. This product features ginger root extract and avocado oil, aiding hydration.
The Perfectly Nude eye-shadow kit (£38) has five shades, and includes a handy application brush and integral mirror.
So-Bronze 3 (£33) is a mineral bronzer. Mix the two colours together or use separately to shimmer to face, lips, and eyes.
Thierry Mugler today announces a new website, Womanity.com, which aims to connect women in an interactive platform.
The idea behind Womanity.com is to spark creative exchange between women, says the company, ‘where members can share knowledge, trade experiences, express their creativity, and—above all—have fun.’ Members are invited to share video, photography, and writings with one another.
The site will also include special guest contributors from the literary, artistic, journalistic, cinematic and fashion industries. It is online today, with full functionality expected by June.
The site appears to have been developed with the cooperation of Microsoft, whose copyright notice features at the foot of the web page. At first glance, it has a fairly complex appearance.
In 2007, Thierry Mugler introduced the Blogalaxy, where fans could set up their own blogs to share experiences about the brand. It also created the Island of Dr Muglerstein on Second Life. It has been using ecommerce since September 2007.
We enjoyed talking to Napoleon Perdis—he’s one of the most ambitious businessmen in the industry, and he has a real passion for make-up. The next stage in Perdis’s continued rise is his book, Forever Flawless, which, says its publisher, ‘gives you step-by-step instructions and advice on how to transform runway and red carpet trends to reality, no matter what your age or skin tone.’ Revealing some of the pros’ tips, it hits the market on April 1, retailing at NZ$49·99.
Martin Scorsese must be in the fashion Zeitgeist. After appearing in news about Giorgio Armani and its support for his film Shutter Island, we have received word that the Academy Award-winning director will direct the broadcast advertising campaign for Chanel’s new men’s fragrance. The campaign will star French actor Gaspard Ulliel.
The campaign breaks worldwide in August 2010.
Ulliel is probably best known to international audiences for his title role in Hannibal Rising. He has appeared on the cover of Vogue Paris (in January 2007) with Doutzen Kroes. He is also a face for Longchamp and has appeared with Kate Moss in that company’s campaigns.