Proof that today’s beauty is nothing without branding, this new ‘slow beauty’ make-up launch caught my eye. It’s rare that I’m tempted to buy stuff on Instagram, but this one just hit the spot. Fara Homidi is an NYC make-up artist whose brand Fara Homidi Beauty sits in the Westman Atelier and La Bouche Rouge bracket of ‘clean’ products, superior textures, classic ‘suits-all’ colours and luxe packaging with an anti-hype feel. (more…)
Zoë Ghertner’s soft focus tribute to wartime photographer Lee Miller in the May issue of Vogue is clean, serene and appropriately subdued for the current climate. Karolin Wolter is beautifully cast and Jane How’s styling is perfect as always, particularly her ways with a silk scarf… (more…)
I just picked up my copy of the much-feted Vogue Italia illustrated issue. The idea is that by having all the fashion editorials illustrated, rather than expensively shot on location, not only would Vogue Italia lighten its carbon footprint, but the money saved would be donated to help restore the Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice, recently damaged by the floods. While some considered this a cynical greenwashing gesture, I think every little helps. Plus I love fashion illustration (even more so, magazines without pesky coverlines!).
But for a more in-depth fashion magazine that’s spotlighting creative sustainability, look to More or Less magazine. (more…)
