Couture
Bold, Graphic Beauty at Armani Privé
"Mr. Armani wanted no color on the face whatsoever," explained makeup artist Linda Cantello.
— Jan 26, 2009
Alexis Mabille Couture
Spring 2009
Mabille is one of fashion’s brightest young lights, one with a strong understanding of French chic and a penchant for witty riffs on his-for-her and vice-versa.
— Jan 26, 2009
Christian Dior's Ethereal Beauty
For Dior's spring-summer 2009 haute couture show, makeup artist Pat McGrath gleaned inspiration from Johannes Vermeer's painting, "Girl with a Pearl Earring."
— Jan 26, 2009
A Mexican Take on Beauty at Mabille
When designer Alexis Mabille visited Mexico, he saw a painting by Diego Rivera that served to inspire a braided look for models.
— Jan 26, 2009
Stéphane Rolland
Spring Couture 2009
For spring, Rolland put architectural details on slinky silhouettes, and cited Ron Arad, Andrée Putman and Brancusi as inspirations.
— Jan 26, 2009
