An inside peek at the new beauty book from francois nars. The photos are largeformat, and each portrait occupies an entire page. Makeup artist francois nars opens up his french polynesia. In just six chapters, each named after an iconic nars product. Celebrity makeup artist mario dedivanovic, shares with vogue arabia, francois nars is the ultimate inspiration.
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. 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. 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. I thought it was fitting since i love makeup to talk about one of my favorite makeup guide books which is makeup your mind by francois nars. Its been 20 years since francois nars debuted his namesake brand at barneys.
Apr 11, 2017 the new guard reaches a new audience, educating them on the howto secrets that were once only reserved for the elite few who shadowed legends like francois nars. An invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois narsmakeu. Visit the official nars store for nars gift books products including makeup your mind. Feb 10, 2011 like its creator, the frenchman francois nars, the store is a study in contrasts.
Makeup your mind by francois nars, 9781576870990, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Francois nars, legendary photographer and one of the most influential makeup artists in fashion today, presents his new insiders collection of over 150 intimate portraits, featuring an intriguing roster of famous cultural figures. Express yourself, 15x15 book, and faery lands, tahiti books. Having spent much of his youth preferring french vogue to comics, nars became enchanted by the fashion, models and design of its pages. Feature the francois nars story aviator aviator farnborough. Makeup your mind francois nars download free ebook. Nars cosmetics is a french cosmetics and skin care company founded by makeup artist and photographer francois nars in 1994. His second book, makeup your mind was released in 2001. There are many ways to be sexy sali hughes the makeup artist extraordinaire on using unconventional models, being inspired by. Francois narsfirst book was released over 10 years ago so its nice to see a second opus come out. Francois nars, the influential french makeup artist and founder of the luxe makeup 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. To celebrate the 15th birthday of his eponymous makeup and skin care line, francois nars photographed 15 of his favorite celebrities and fashion people in situations inspired by the names of his products, which are culled from film and fashion history.
What things do you reference to come up with fun new names. Jul 01, 2014 francois nars another makeup artist industry vet with a beauty book worth investing in would be francois narsyes, that nars, the man behind the beauty brand we all love and adore. Nars himself, as well as jake broullard, the brands lead makeup stylist. I started finding people on the street or on the side of the road and asking them if i could take their picture. This is his 3rd book following his photography book, xray in 1999 and makeup your mind in 2001. In may, real women, some north of 50, who love nars will be featured in the second book in a trilogy of. His new book in ten years titled, makeup your mind. Today, francois nars is continually working on new projects to further grow the nars brand. Nars was born out of the artistic inspirations of a makeup artist. In honor of his 25 years in the beauty brand game, allures devon abelman sat down with francois nars to find out the stories behind his most iconic makeup innovations. The last thing i wanted to do was to have the book in colour. May 24, 2012 get an exclusive, behindthescenes look at the making of the beauty legends new howto book.
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. The makeup books every girl needs to own teen vogue. Francois nars bof 500 the people shaping the global. From francois nars, one of the most respected and imitated cosmetics designers in fashion today, comes a totally new, revolutionary instruction manual on makeup for todays woman. This will make your entire lip look shiny without becoming messy. 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 junkies all over the world. Today, nars boundarypushing approach manifests from the pigments to the products to the photographed campaigns, shot by francois himselfbringing highfashion, highstyle, and forward thinking to beauty. Designed by renowned graphic artist fabien baron to be the ultimate makeup howto book, makeup your mind is a comprehensive compilation of.
Yes, the islands are sort of blackandwhite in a way. I acknowledge that my personal data will be processed by shiseido group uk and shiseido emea acting as joint controllers, as set out in the by submitting my details on the form, i confirm that i want to receive the nars email newsletter with information about nars s products and promotions. Fashion rebel, unconditional love, the pop life, exhibit a, new order, and island fever francois nars divulges 400 pages of exclusive photographs, moments, and quotes from tastemakers, and celebrities. You know, in a crazy way, i always wanted to go to new guinea and papua and do a book in the middle of the jungle on all of the primitive tribes. 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. The cosmetics line began with twelve lipsticks sold at barneys new york. I have just added archive links to one external link on nars cosmetics. Mar 26, 20 francois nars beauty has been a lifelong obsession for francois nars. His work is modern and provocative and so tasteful.
How do you continue to create new names for your colors. Get inspired by francois nars backstage beginnings with a photo biography. Francois frequently photographs many of his own books and campaigns. They talked early reactions to the blush, the surprises that came along with its immediate success, and how it could possibly look good on everyone and it does. Francois nars with naomi campbell, as pictured in his new book. Close to marc jacobss cluster of boutiques and the magnolia bakery, it has old world charm, with moldings and. When i first ask francois nars if he has synesthesia, he quickly denies he does. Even as a young boy growing up in tarbes, in the south of france, he was an aesthete, developing an earlyand avidadmiration for fashion magazines, yves saint laurent, and his mother claudettes evergrowing collection of designer clothes. In 2009, he photographed and published 15 x 15, with 15 of his favorite people, celebrating 15 years of his line. Sep 01, 2016 introducing francois nars, a gripping photobiography of francois nars vivid story, rulebreaking vision, and rarified world of beauty. In order to better understand the real story behind the cultfavorite product, we exchanged a series of emails with mr. Founded by makeup artist and photographer francois nars in 1994. Francois nars is celebrating 20 years of his makeup line and hes. 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.
Its probably very difficult to do, but they wear all of this incredible tribal makeup and the way they dress themselves is quite inspiring. This book far exceeded my expectations in showcasing mr. Francois narss makeup your mind is an attractive book, but it isnt designed to grace a coffee table. This bold new book is like a visit to nars library, where he shows you. Makeup artist francois nars opens up his french polynesia private island in new photography book.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Nars campaign images go beyond conventional stereotypes. Apr 19, 2011 therefore, when a makeup artist does release a makeup book, it is very exciting. Sep 02, 2016 his new book, francois nars, looks back at his career with photos and quotes from the models, designers, artists, and family members who have influenced him since his childhood in the south of. Francois nars, the influential french makeup artist and founder of the luxe makeup brand nars cosmetics, has continually created new standards of beauty through his bold artistry and unique aesthetic. Nars shot the brands first advertising campaign in 1996, an experience that would lead him to embark on a secondary career as a photographer. Nars founder francois nars on why ugly isnt in his vocabulary. Nov 14, 2011 a brief history of nars a graduate of the carita makeup school in paris, dapper frenchman francois nars is another in the line of frustrated makeup artists turned cosmetics giants. Legendary makeup artist francois nars on lipstick, linda evangelista and life behind the lens this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
Francois nars is celebrating 20 years of his makeup line. A graduate of the carita makeup school in paris see also laura mercier, dapper frenchman francois nars is another in the line of frustrated makeup artists turned cosmetics giants. Oct 15, 2009 photos by francois nars marc jacobs in francois narss new book, 15. There is nothing like sitting at the feet of a master, and francois nars is definitely a master. Makeup your mind deftly combines cult favorite cosmetics designer francois nars two remarkable talentsmakeup and photography, both of which he uses in this collection to stunning effectto show women how to enhance their natural beauty. The line began with 12 lipsticks, sold exclusively at barneys new york in sleek black packaging designed by fabien baron. Francois nars is creative director and president of nars cosmetics, with over one hundred boutiques worldwide. 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.
Curated by nars himself he is an accomplished photographer, this book is the ultimate muse for makeup artists and fans of the brand. Since 1994, narss photographic compositions have been celebrated for their vibrant interplay of color and form. Sep 01, 2001 francois nars, one of the most imitated makeup artists in recent history, melds his love for makeup and photography in a highly unique and innovative way, by using before and after picture with instructional acetate overlays to show exactly what he has done. Since then, nars has created various multiuse beauty products and now is a subsidiary of shiseido. New york journal of books the book is an aesthetic trip down memory lane, a voyeurs peek, if you will. Explore books by francois nars with our selection at. Thus, narss extreme closeup photographs seem almost unnerving until one realizes that they present the. Exquisite photographs of french polynesia landscapes and tahitians, taken by one of the worlds most beloved makeup artists and photographers, francois nars. Francois nars, founder and creative director of nars cosmetics. A gripping photobiography of francois nars vivid story, rulebreaking vision. A gripping photo biography of francois nars vivid story, rulebreaking vision, and rarefied world of beauty. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. With some of the most famous faces in fashion represented, the visionary behind nars cosmetics tells his story in beautiful closeup color.
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. 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. World renowned makeup artist francois nars started photographing just two years ago. Rampling and on everything from vogue to madonnas sex book. I keep a little hermes book that i write in 24 hours a dayeven the middle of the night. Francois nars, the inventor of makeup bag staples with names like orgasm, sex machine and deep throat, knows this all too francois nars is celebrating 20 years of his makeup line and hes. Francois nars reveals the real story behind the orgasm. Express yourself, is the most genius way to show techniques and looks. 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. 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. Thus, narss extreme closeup photographs seem almost unnerving until one realizes that they present the face only as upclose as we see our friends. Francois nars, the man behind the makeup, in his soho studio.
Sign up for emails and unlock first access to exclusive offers, product launches, and more. Apr, 2020 francois nars launched his own makeup line, nars cosmetics, in 1994. 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. Introducing francois nars, a gripping photobiography of francois nars vivid story, rulebreaking vision, and rarified world of beauty. The real story behind francois nars and the iconic orgasm blush. If youve looked orgasmic since 1999, thank francois nars. Famed makeup artist and photographer francois nars has assembled a book of his portraits in xray. Francois nars is a makeup artist, entrepreneur, photographer, and apparently one of the most well liked of personalities within fashion circles as is evidenced by the stunningly breathtaking collage of photographs contained in this book.
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