From fashion to film, giftworthy coffee table books abound. Prestel via ap this book cover image released by nars cosmetics shows francois nars, a guide to the life and work of makeup artist francois nars. Francois nars bof 500 the people shaping the global. Nars, an accomplished photographer and author of portrait books, including xray and nars 15x15, which benefited more than a dozen charities, wants to make women stand out. Francois nars is not a morning person, but made an. At marc jacobs, dark makeup as theatrical as the clothes. Francois nars launched his own makeup line, nars cosmetics, in 1994. Picture these stylish books on your coffee table boston. Nars shot the brands first advertising campaign in 1996, an experience that would lead him to embark on a secondary career as a photographer. The line began with 12 lipsticks, sold exclusively at barneys new york in sleek black packaging designed by fabien baron. An invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois narsmakeup artist, photographer, and iconoclastthrough an exclusive look at his editorial contributions for leading fashion magazines, personal photography projects, and the groundbreaking vision behind nars cosmetics. Designed by renowned graphic artist fabien baron to be the ultimate makeup howto book, makeup your mind is a.
Nars founder francois nars on why ugly isnt in his. Alternatively, you can add nobotsdenyinternetarchivebot to keep me off the page. An inside peek at the new beauty book from francois nars. The secret history of fashion photography by hachette uk price. Hello fellow wikipedians, i have just added archive links to one external link on nars cosmetics. Oct 08, 20 makeup artist francois nars opens up his french polynesia private island in new photography book by daily. I originally purchased this book in hopes that it would feature photos of nars early vogue italia artistry with the legendary linda evangelista, photographed by steven meisel, of which. This time all models used are actually not professional models, rather regular people from all ages, races and even sexes since there are a. The legendary makeup artist and creator of nars cosmetics has pioneered many firsts the first blush that makes people look bathed in afterglow, the first runway show with 65 beauty looks marc jacobs 2009, and the first major runway show with zero makeup marc jacobs spring 2015. Nars campaign images go beyond conventional stereotypes.
Express yourself, 15x15 book, and faery lands, tahiti books. Francois narsfirst book was released over 10 years ago so its nice to see a second opus come out. An inside peek at the new beauty book from francois nars allure. Picture these stylish books on your coffee table boston herald. An invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois nars makeup artist, photographer, and iconoclastthrough an exclusive look at his editorial contributions for leading fashion magazines, personal photography projects, and the groundbreaking vision behind nars cosmetics. Francois nars, beauty industry king, says transparency is. Francois nars, the founder and creative director of nars cosmetics, celebrates the companys 15th anniversary with a very exclusive new release. Twelve days of titles from fashion to film, appealing. Shalom harlow photographed by francois nars for his book xray. Dec 04, 2017 in 2016, he released his story, francois nars, with over 500 photographs celebrating his vision, inspirations, and creative process along with snippets of memorable moments in his career. To say that francois nars displays his feast of talents might be an understatement, but rather than an ode, the book reads much more like diary of his career.
Later on, from may 1, the collection will hit the shelves at sephora, department, and specialty stores. Founder francois nars philosophies on makeup and the brand. He shares why he believes concealer is a horrible world. In 2009, he photographed and published 15 x 15, with 15 of his favorite people, celebrating 15 years of his line. Sep 28, 2016 known for her iconic campaigns with biba, cacharel, and comme des garcons, fashion photographer sarah moon brings her otherworldly aesthetic to a new limitededition makeup collection with nars. Oct 18, 2010 hes the man that made orgasm famous and one of the most highly regarded makeup artists of our time. Nars new portrait book is very limited edition makeup. Francois nars awarded french legion of honour by lucy tandon copp 16nov2016. Since then, nars has created various multiuse beauty products and now is a subsidiary of shiseido. A photo of francois nars and kate moss from the nars archives, courtesy of nars.
Nov 14, 2011 like others before him, nars wasnt satisfied with the tools of his trade so, in 1994 he launched a collection of 12 lipsticks in barneys, new york. The book itself is a hardback binder with wire spirals, this makes it really easy to turn pages and keep them open, just in case you want to copy along. But he remains the essential driver of nearly every creative aspect of the nars brand, and continues to collaborate on the design of the packaging, advertising, and standalone stores with interviews editorial director, fabien baron, who has overseen the cool, streamlined look. Nars x konstantin kakanias collection for summer 2016, will be released on april 15, 2016 at nars boutiques and. Thus, narss extreme closeup photographs seem almost unnerving until one realizes that they present the face only as upclose as we see our friends. Although marc jacobs spring 2017 show started promptly at 2 p. The cosmetics line began with twelve lipsticks sold at barneys new york.
Prestel via ap this book cover image released by nars cosmetics shows francois nars, a guide to the. Sep 02, 2016 an inside peek at the new beauty book from francois nars. Francois nars, beauty industry king, says transparency is the. Nars x konstantin kakanias collection for summer 2016. This is his 3rd book following his photography book, xray in 1999 and makeup your mind in 2001. Apr 19, 2011 the book celebrates narss unrivaled vision as a makeup artist, providing visual and textual narratives of his cosmetic process, inspiring readers to recreate his lessons on their own, and featuring examples of the newest, freshest looks and color palettes popular today.
If youve looked orgasmic since 1999, thank francois nars. Sep 06, 2016 the ultimate book for makeup artists and fans of francois nars alike. New york journal of books the book is an aesthetic trip down memory lane, a voyeurs peek, if you will, into the creative force who helped shape beauty. His products are like candy, inciting furious tail wagging every time a new. Hailey bieber says that her 2016 breakup with justin was the best thing for. Allures digital beauty reporter devon abelman sat down with francois nars to learn more about his creative process over the past 25 years. Following from his first book francois nars continued to release a second book in 2001 called makeup your mind which features all of the top models of the time and is a howto beauty book showing women how to enhance their natural beauty, showcasing his two talents, photography and his first love makeup.
Come holiday time, theres never a shortage of splashy coffee table books to please just about any aficionado. The award, established by napoleon bonaparte in 1802, recognises the achievements of prominent figures in upholding french ideals. The ultimate book for makeup artists and fans of francois nars alike. Curated by nars himself he is an accomplished photographer, this book is the ultimate muse for makeup artists and fans of the brand. Nars sold his company to shiseido in 2000, buying a private island in french polynesia with some of the proceeds. Oct 12, 2010 francois nars written by nars, francois an invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois narsmakeup artist, photographer, and iconoclastthrough an exclusive look at his editorial contributions for leading fashion magazines, personal photography projects, and the groundbreaking vision behind nars cosmetics. Uzo, makeup artist for nars, sits down to talk about her unconventional path to the beauty industry, the unexpected places she finds inspiration, and the. Its been 20 years since francois nars debuted his namesake brand at barneys. Unique jewelry vintage jewelry renaissance jewelry neck chain strange history diamond cuts perfume bottles antiques amber. Francois nars hardcover published september 2016 after moving to new york from paris in 1984, nars was destined to join the ranks of. Makeup maestro behind nars cosmetics awarded frances. The line started with only 12 coveted lipsticks and has grown into a massive collection of over 600 products loved by fashion and beauty insiders, makeup artists, models, and beauty. Jul 20, 2016 the name francois nars elicits starstrucklevel status not just in the beauty world, but to anyone who wears makeup.
Mar 26, 20 nars sold his company to shiseido in 2000, buying a private island in french polynesia with some of the proceeds. Nars was born out of the artistic inspirations of a makeup artist. The founder and creative director behind cosmetics brand nars has been presented with the highest french order for his achievements. But he remains the essential driver of nearly every creative aspect of the nars brand, and continues to collaborate on the design of the packaging, advertising, and standalone stores with interviews editorial director, fabien baron, who has. From francois nars, one of the most respected and imitated cosmetics designers in fashion today, comes a totally new, revolutionary instruction manual. Francois narss home in bora bora comes with its own island. Sep, 2016 francois nars hardcover published september 2016 after moving to new york from paris in 1984, nars was destined to join the ranks of the most esteemed image makers in the world. This time all models used are actually not professional models, rather regular people from all ages, races and even sexes since there are a few men featured this time. Associated pressdelve into the life and work of makeup artist francois nars in this autobiography. An invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois narsmakeup artist, photographer, and iconoclastthrough an exclusive look at his editorial contributions for leading fashion magazines, personal photography projects, and the groundbreaking vision. If you are the proud owner of the famously flattering nars blush in orgasmor of a multiple. This volume provides unique access into the imaginative life of francois nars through intimate reflections by his close friends and collaborators, such as naomi campbell, steven klein, odile gilbert.
Like others before him, nars wasnt satisfied with the tools of his trade so, in 1994 he launched a collection of 12 lipsticks in barneys, new york. Because makeup is a sexy thing, like beautiful jewellery, great shoes, a sexy bag. The nars dual intensity eyeshadow campaign nars photograph. Sign up for emails and unlock first access to exclusive offers, product. Feb 18, 2016 the look francois nars created for the designers fallwinter 2016 show centered on bold eyes created with a range of 10 different products. Apr 05, 2011 established in 1994 by renowned cosmetics designer francois nars, nars cosmetics is one of the most recognizable and coveted cosmetics and skincare brands, with a huge international following. Nars founder francois nars on why ugly isnt in his vocabulary. Francois frequently photographs many of his own books and campaigns. Legendary makeup artist francois nars on lipstick, linda evangelista and life behind the lens. Nov, 2014 the nars dual intensity eyeshadow campaign nars photograph. It seems as though oribe has been there for some of the most important milestones of the past 30 years, from being one of the first american hairstylists to style the european collections to working with photographer steven meisel and makeup artist francois nars on the invention of the supermodel and the rise of onename wonders like christy. Visit the official nars store for nars gift books products including makeup your mind.
Sep 01, 2016 published on sep 1, 2016 introducing francois nars, a gripping photobiography of francois nars vivid story, rulebreaking vision, and rarified world of beauty. Hes the man that made orgasm famous and one of the most highly regarded makeup artists of our time. The makeup guru talks supermodels, art, and what its like to be behind the. You may add after the link to keep me from modifying it, if i keep adding bad data, but formatting bugs should be reported instead. Aug 07, 2014 backstagebeauty legend francois nars is celebrating his 20th anniversary by sharing his secrets. Francois nars first book was released over 10 years ago so its nice to see a second opus come out. Introduction, how this book works which is important to read, tips before you begin working, skin, play looks, perfect looks, and polish looks. Cnbc looks at some of the top performing fake stories of 2016.