L’Oréal Paris x Karl Lagerfeld Collection

Two iconic Parisian brands have collaborated to introduce a makeup collection like no other. L’Oréal Paris x Karl Lagerfeld features elegant beauty products with a sophisticated, rock-chic attitude.

L’Oréal is launching a makeup collection in tribute to fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. The one-off collab is one of the designer’s last projects. Epitomizing Lagerfeld’s Parisian rock chic attitude and style, the range conveys the late designer’s vision carried out by the artistic teams from both brands.

L’Oréal x Karl Lagerfeld collection features limited edition makeup that works for all kinds of women and suits any occasion. It encapsulates shades and textures to create any kind of look, from subdued day looks, to bold and glitzy night looks. The range includes feminine shades with a sophisticated rock-chic twist and limited edition packaging designs adorned with Lagerfeld’s signature.

The collection includes a highly pigmented nine-shade eyeshadow palette, a shimmering highlighter, a black mascara, and a pigmented, ultra-matte eyeliner in black, and silvery pink Metallik. Rouge à Lèvres Color Riche Satin lipsticks are also available in six shades with Lagerfeld-inspired names like: Kultured, Ironik, Provokative, Karismatic and Kontrasted.

L’Oréal x Karl Lagerfeld Color Rich Lipstick 

Available in six beautiful shades, this moisturising lipstick will create the illusion of healthy, kissably soft lips. Its rich and creamy formula is packed with hydrating ingredients like omega 3, vitamin E and soothing argan oil. Collect all six of the luxurious, statement-making shades—from soft rose to dark red.

To apply: starting in the centre of your upper lip, work from the centre to the outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Glide across the entire bottom lip. The Color Rich Lipstick moisturising formula contains intensely nourishing ingredients like omega 3 and soothing vitamin E, andis enriched with moisturising, lip-loving argan oil.

 

L’Oréal x Karl Lagerfeld Highlighter

Illuminate your complexion with a shimmering, natural glow. This lightweight highlighter has lustrous pigments to create the appearance of radiant and dewy skin. Universally flattering – Pearly, light-reflecting palette – Enhances dull skin with a brilliant, luminous glow. Its suitable for all skin types.

To apply: using a brush or your finger, swipe the powder across your cheekbones, down the centre of your nose, or under the arch of your eyebrows for a beautiful dreamy shimmer and glow.

 

L’Oréal x Karl Lagerfeld Eyeshadow

Karl once said, “Sunglasses are like eye shadow, they make everything look pretty”. From bare-faced beauty to full glam, this eyeshadow palette offers nine shades for every occasion. Mix-and-match the pigmented hues to customize your own mesmerizing look.

From bare-faced beauty to full glam, this portable eyeshadow palette offers 9 shades for every look, from matte to shimmering. Mix-and-match the pigmented hues to customise your own mesmerising look. The super-blendable formulas are easy to apply with a brush or your finger.- 9 harmonious shades – Easy, blendable application – Rich colour pigmentation

 

L’Oréal x Karl Lagerfeld Mascara

Give your lashes a dramatic, rock-chic look with this boosting mascara. The non-smudge formula will quickly thicken and build your lashes, with just one application. The unique, maximising mascara brush separates lashes to add volume and curl, with no flakes, smudges or clumps.

To apply: brush the mascara onto your eyelashes from root-to-tip. Move the brush from side to side across the base of your lashes for even more lash separation. Apply additional coats of mascara until your desired eyelash volume is achieved. For a more dramatic look, apply this smudge-proof mascara to your lower lashes. It creates fuller, longer, beautiful lashes. A buildable formula for 5X more volume. Smooth application. Its suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers

The campaign was inspired by Karl’s most iconic quotes, ad it features celebrities like Doutzen Kroes, Helen Mirren, Liya Kedebe, Ling Xi, Luma Grothe, Louise Bourgoin and Soo Joo Park.

The limited-edition L’Oréal Paris x Karl Lagerfeld collection drops on September 27, during Paris Fashion Week. Come into the beautiful world of L’Oréal Paris and Karl Lagerfeld.

 

 

 

 

Doutzen Kroes and Christy Turlington petition Victoria’s Secret over misconduct

Top models Christy Turlington and Doutzen Kroes are among 100 models who have signed a petition urging bosses at Victoria’s Secret to protect them from sexual misconduct.

More than 100 models, including Carolyn Murphy, Edie Campbell, Gemma Ward, along with the ’90s supermodel Christy Turlington, and former Dutch Victoria’s Secret Angel Doutzen Kroes, have signed a letter to Victoria’s Secret’s chief executive, John Mehas, urging the brand to take steps to protect contractors like models from sexual misconduct. Non-profit organisation Model Alliance posted a copy of the letter on Twitter, with the text reading:

In the past few weeks, we have heard numerous allegations of sexual assault, alleged rape, and sex trafficking of models and aspiring models. While these allegations may not have been aimed at Victoria’s Secret directly, it is clear that your company has a crucial role to play in remedying the situation.

It is clear that your company has a crucial role to play in remedying the situation. From the headlines about L Brands CEO Leslie Wexner’s close friend and associate, Jeffrey Epstein, to the allegations of sexual misconduct by photographers Timur Emek, David Bellemere, and Greg Kadel, it is deeply disturbing that these men appear to have leveraged their working relationships with Victoria’s Secret to lure and abuse vulnerable girls.

Of late, the lingerie label has been rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct by photographers Timur Emek, David Bellemere, and Greg Kadel. Emek has not yet responded to the claims, while Bellemere and Kadel have denied the allegations.

“It is deeply disturbing that these men appear to have leveraged their working relationships with Victoria’s Secret to lure and abuse vulnerable girls”, the letter continued.

The petition from Model Alliance is also signed by a member of the Hollywood-led initiative Time’s Up, photographers Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, and former Glamour editor-in-chief Cindi Leive. Additionally, it asks Victoria’s Secret to sign on to its Respect programme, which was designed by models and aims to support those who need to report complaints about individuals in the industry, as well as provide education and training.

News of the letter comes shortly after Ed Razek, Victoria’s Secret’s chief marketing officer, resigned from his position. He joined the company in 1983.

 

 

 

 

 

Loewe’s Latest Bag Supports The Elephant Crisis Fund

 

Fashion is increasingly aware of the need to support the world socially and environmentally. Recent years have seen fashion brands reconsidering their choice of materials (such as rescinding the use of fur or cashmere) or engaging in charity causes through their collections. However, it is not every day you get to see a fashion brand commit a hundred per cent of its sales to the cause, which is exactly what Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe’s latest collaboration with social media campaign Knot On My Planet is about.

In support of the Elephant Crisis Fund, Loewe has partnered with Knot On My Planet to launch a limited-edition run of its tan Elephant bags with beadwork by Samburu women from northern Kenya.

Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson’s interest in elephant conservation was piqued after seeing the work of KOMP, a campaign powered by fashion influencers including Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes to stop poaching, prevent trafficking and end the demand for ivory. Through KOMP, Jonathan Anderson learnt the negative impact the ivory crisis has on the ecosystems of Africa and Asia, and was introduced to the Samburu community.

Originally an innovative collection made out of leather offcuts, the cult animal-shaped leather creation is now a signature of Loewe brand offerings. Taking the company’s empathy for animals to the next level, Loewe launched a new variation of the elephant shape bag (a crowd favourite among the other animal shapes in the series) into a limited edition collection to benefit The Elephant Crisis Fund in preventing elephant trafficking and poaching, and hopefully in turn, minimise the demand of ivory.

Loewe travelled to Kenya to work with the women from the Samburu workshop to better understand the unique beadwork they produce. The project was born 15 years ago during a drought that saw the men in the community forced to lead the cattle to new pastures to graze and leave the women to fend for themselves and their children. The craft has given the female elders a viable workflow to sustain their families, and the strength as a community towart traffickers harming their home.

The Spanish luxury fashion house understood that money is always steered towards many outlets of our daily lives, but arguably less for philanthropic purposes (as compared to necessary spendings such as bills etc.) And hence, Loewe has helped navigate our style splurges towards a worthy charity.

The new elephant mini bag design is adorned with unique beadwork designs handmade by women artisans from the Samburu Workshop which is part of an initiative by Samburu trust, a Kenya-based organisation that has been working closely with Save the Elephants.

Owing to the nature of the beadwork, each colourful cascade of beads on the Loewe bags is unique. See a selection of exclusive imagery showing the origins of the embellishment from Ol Malo in the heart of Samburu, below, and shop the bags at Loewe.com.

All proceeds from the sale of this limited edition series will go to go to The Elephant Crisis Fund, where the most effective projects in elephant conservation will be funded and executed.

The Elephant Crisis Fund is a joint initiative between Save The Elephants and the Wildlife Conservation Network, in partnership with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, and aided by KOMP. In support of the fund’s 100 percent donation model, each pound from the £1,100 bags will be deployed to conservation initiatives.

The Loewe Elephant Bag collection is now available on the loewe.com

 

 

 

 

L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE REDS

Finding the perfect red has never been easier as each shade has been chosen to specifically complement the diverse skin tones of six of the L’Oréal Paris ambassadors, resulting in a selection of matte reds that are tailor-made to suit every woman.

Whether you are a Jane Fonda, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto, Laetitia Casta, Doutzen Kroes or Jennifer Lopez type of red, there is a shade that is right for you. The collection features both a matte lipstick and a matching nail colour.

Blake’s Pure Red is the most iconic red for that Hollywood Glamour, whilst Doutzen’s Pure Red is a blazing tangerine red for a bit of a fiery look.

Eva’s Pure Red is an Urban Chic brick red and Freida’s Pure Red flirts with fuchsia for a flower red. If you’re looking for a bit of a deeper red, Laetitia’s Pre Red is a Garnet red for the most sophisticated dark lip and JLo’s Pure red is a ruby red lip for an opulent appearance.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Reds is a limited edition collection available from June 2015 in selected supermarkets, pharmacies, variety and department stores.

 

Sensual, Vibrant, Captivating: Calvin Klein Reveal Men

As equally erotic as the flirtatious and inviting Calvin Klein Reveal Women,  Reveal Men captures the tension between instant attraction and playful seduction.

At the top the fragrance, crystalized ginger sparks the senses with its fiery presence and an exhilarating burst of freshness. The sensation deepens as mid notes of a seductive raw salt signature and exotic agave nectar reveal bold sensuality, exposing an uninhibited masculinity. The base of the fragrance surfaces on the skin with deep, intense traces of mesmerizing vetiver and golden amber.

The combination of crystalized ginger, raw salt signature and addictive vetiver offers a new signature play between freshness and seduction.

• Top: crystalized ginger, lentisque essence, pear brandy
• Mid: raw salt signature, agave nectar, kiwano
• Base: Haiti vetiver, vintage vanilla bean, golden amber

The Calvin Klein Reveal Men bottle is designed by Sam O’Donahue of Established in collaboration with Calvin Klein and the Coty Inc. creative teamdesign, and is synonymous with purity, luxury, and a refined design aesthetic.

Evoking masculine sensuality, the sleek square bottle seamlessly links polished glass with a metallic-finish cap. Every angle exposes curving lines, cool contrasts, and a superior tactile quality. The enigmatic gray-green fragrance floats in a space of bold minimalist design.

The carton is crafted in semi-sheer Mylar with a satin finish. A raised metallic rectangle embellishes the front with a smooth contemporary edge, mirroring the bottle inside.

Next to the Eau de Toilette, that comes in three sizes (30ml, 50ml, 100ml), their is a Hair and Body Wash (200ml), Deodorant Body (Spray 150gr), Deodorant Stick (75gr), After Shave Balm (200ml) and After Shave Spray (100ml).

Shot by renowned photographers, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the Calvin Klein Reveal Men print campaign captures British actor Charlie Hunnam in a provocative embrace with Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes. The television campaign, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, expands upon the story begun in the print campaign to depict a game of voyeuristic seduction played out against the backdrop of the city skyline. Spotting each other from the windows of their facing high-rise apartments, a flirtation from a distance culminates when Doutzen arrives at Charlie’s doorstep and the game becomes real.