Tadashi Shoji Fall 2009 Backstage with MAC and Rodney Cutler
Backstage at Tadashi Shoji’s Fall 2009 Collection (my last Fashion Week backstage!), I saw beautiful makeup artistry by MAC Cosmetics’ artist Luc Bouchard, who created a palette of caramels and browns for the eye. Tadashi Shoji came to Luc and said , “A smoky train station…that’s what I want for
Richie Rich Fall 2009 Backstage Runway
This is the show that makes drag queens feel underdressed. Trust Richie Rich, who had his Fall 2009 showing at the Waldorf Astoria on Feb 18th, to go over the top with his clothes and makeup. This is one of my most favorite makeup looks during Fashion Week: the shimmering
Tibi Fall 2009 Makeup: Electric Eel Eyes
The Tibi Fall 2009 Collection by designer Amy Smilovic was inspired by the Russian folk tale of “The Firebird.” The colors popped on the runway, and the “Electric Eel” eyeshadow by MAC Cosmetics punctuated the models’ faces.
VPL by Victoria Bartlett Fall 2009 Fashion Backstage Runway
The Saturday showing of VPL by Victoria Bartlett embraced the “dewy, fresh look” trend that seems to be dominant on the runway for Fall 2009. Makeup artist Romy Soleimani for MAC Cosmetics says, “The look is a dewy, fresh look, which is kind of moody at the same time. The
William Rast Fall 2009 Runway Fashion Week
Designed, DJ’ed and presented by none other than celeb Justin Timberlake, William Rast’s Fall 2009 married hard core Americana with elegant blazers, suits, embellished denim and studded denim jackets. And, oh, yes, Jessica Biel…THE Jessica Biel, was in the front row cheering her man. Justin came out at the end
Elise Overland Fall 2009 Backstage Runway
Playful, colorful, rock and roll were the words to describe the makeup backstage at Elise Overland’s Fall 2009 Collection. Nadine Luke, Director, Makeup Artistry International for MAC Cosmetics says, “Elise serves rock and roll colorful, fun, playful, edgy, but there is still something about this look that makes it say,
Barbie Fall 2009 Runway
The hottest ticket of the day was Barbie Fall 2009 show, who appealed to adults and children alike. The clothes were West Palm Beach, 1950s mom, hot swimsuit and also a lovely appearance by “Ken.” The makeup was as colorful as Dame Edna, with feathered eyebrows, pink blush and pink
Monarchy Collection Fall 2009 Runway
The Monarchy Collection Fall 2009 was a very wearable affair with the highlights on black, grey, brown and touches of plaid. The makeup, done by leading MAC Makeup artist Gregory Arlt, showcased a lovely subdued face and a modern take on the smokey eye. Click here to see a great
Verrier Fall 2009 Backstage Fashion Week Runway
Verrier’s makeup was by far one of the most interesting. Maki, the stylist for MAC Cosmetics, says, “It is a French girl, very quiet, as though she did her own makeup and hair.” He mixed a style of punk and gothic by applying liner across the eyelid and erasing a
