Tag: Backstage

  • Backstage @ KENZO SS18 | INGLOT

    Beauty inspiration by lead nail artist Naomi Yasuda for INGLOT “The inspiration was Japanese supermodel Sayoko Yamaguchi – She was a model actress in the 70’s and 80’s, and she was also Kenzo Takada’s muse. Her look was very unique, she was known for her beautiful black hair and red lips. So this season for the…

  • Backstage @ Monique Lhuillier S18 Bridal Show | Redken

    Hair Inspiration from Rodney Cutler, Redken Brand Ambassador: “We went for a more natural, chic look at the Monique show. It’s a simple look, since the dresses are so spectacular. I was inspired by a ballerina bun that a girl could do herself at home. I pulled the hair back into a low ballerina bun and raked…

  • Backstage @ Alexander McQueen FW 17 | Redken

    Hair inspiration from Redken Global Creative Director Guido “This season at McQueen, it’s all about soft, romantic hair. I’ve added some extensions into the hair but left the models’ natural lengths showing so it almost looks like they did it themselves. It feels a bit Pagan and witchy while at the same time, authentically McQueen. I’m using Braid Aid 03 to…

  • Backstage @ Dolce & Gabbana FW17 | Dolce & Gabbana

    Beauty inspiration for Dolce and Gabbana FW 17 The Designers’ vision was complemented by a Make Up look highlighting a perfect skin with a glowing finish, iconic feline eyes and beautiful lips. Nails in nudes and reds completed the look. Face Start with starting with The Primer, followed by Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation blended outward…

  • Backstage @ The Blonds FW17 | Preciosa Crystal

    This season The Blonds’ NYFW show partnered with Preciosa Crystal to create 17 of their most over the top collection pieces inspired by the upcoming NBC Universal film, “The Mummy”. We had Eman Fendi backstage to chat with Klára Kašparová of Preciosa Crystal about its history, both past and present. Tell us a bit about Preciosa. Preciosa is a…

  • Backstage @ The Blonds FW17 | Oribe

    Hair inspiration by Kien Hoang for Oribe Hair Care: He created a futuristic look. The hair was sculpted into an elegant side twist and directed forward, then molded into snake-like shapes which framed the face for a Medusa-esque look. “The shape is a tight, skinny asymmetric side twist.” How-to Apply Maximista Thickening Spray at the roots before…

  • Backstage @ Brandon Maxwell FW17 | Oribe

    Hair inspiration from James Pecis for Oribe Hair Care: “The hair is over the top glamour. The key to this is to not try to make someone something they’re not. Everyone’s hair should be their own.” How-to Saturate hair with Maximista Thickening Spray from roots to ends before blowing it out, directing hair away from the…

  • Backstage @ Anna Sui FW17 | R+Co

    Hair inspiration from celebrity hairstylist and R+Co Co-Founder, Garren: Various looks based on length and texture—the the main look being a modern version of the rolled hair of the 40’s. “We used a variety of products to get the texture we wanted.” How-to* Prep hair with SAIL Soft Wave Spray (launching March 2017) for texture, and part…

  • Backstage @ R13 FW17 | Oribe

    Hair inspiration from hairstylist James Pecis for Oribe Hair Care: Effortlessly grunge, “winter weather hair” look that was a reflection of the clear 90’s references in the collection. The style varied by model based on their natural texture and haircut. “Each look is different, but the majority of models have the back of their hair tucked…

  • Backstage @ Erin Fetherston FW17 | Skyn Iceland

    Skin prep by Sarah Kugelman for Skyn Iceland “We did prep this fashion week with all of our gels. So, we start with our Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gel and our Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels, which are our forehead gels and our smile line gels, and last season we launched our lip gels, which…

  • Backstage @ Ricardo Seco FW17 | A Complete

    Beauty inspiration from makeup artist Mayela Vazquez for A Complete: “Cool and fresh” look for this collection which, “focused on bringing the best version out from each of the models.” Prep Before applying anything on the skin, an A Complete Eye Contour Cream. “This product made the under eyes look more awake instantly! I also love that it’s…

  • Backstage @ Sophia Webster SS’17 | CATWALK by TIGI

    Hair Inspiration: Maria Kovacs, TIGI European Session Director “The collection, inspired by many of the 60s trends, motivated me to create not just one look for this presentation, but instead, a number of different looks depending on the outfit style. Which allowed me to create looks that are able to seamlessly be translated from catwalk to reality for wearable glamour.” How-to: The…