The new Francois Nars book, published by Chandelier Creative, celebrates his eponymous beauty brand Nars’ 15th anniversary and features some very interesting photos.
According to WWD.com, like Nars’ earlier book ‘X-Ray,’ the portraits in the new Francois Nars’ book are "intended to transform their subjects into new personas—but the twist this time is that there are two inspirations for each shot, an iconic image, person or emotion and a classic Nars product."
Which is why you’ll see celebrities like Marc Jacobs donning tomato red lipstick and nail polish. Other high-profile people included in the Francois Nars book are Isabella Rossellini, Amber Valletta, Dayle Haddon, Naomi Campbell, Amanda Lepore, and Daphne Guinness. Click through the gallery to see more images from the book.
Male Designers in Makeup
Francois Nars' Book Has Marc Jacobs in Red Lipstick
Trend Themes
1. Male Makeup Artists - The trend of male makeup artists is on the rise as more people are embracing gender-neutral cosmetics.
2. Iconic Inspirations - The trend of using iconic images or personalities as inspiration for beauty looks is gaining popularity in the fashion industry.
3. Celebrity Collaboration - The trend of collaborating with high-profile celebrities to showcase makeup looks is becoming more common among beauty brands.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty - The beauty industry can capitalize on the trend of gender-neutral cosmetics and embrace male makeup artists as prominent figures in the industry.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace the trend of using iconic images or personalities as inspiration for beauty looks and incorporate this idea into runway shows and photo shoots.
3. Publishing - The publishing industry can explore the trend of celebrity collaboration with beauty brands and produce more books or magazines featuring these partnerships.