absurd Tag

Clown make-upGallery / 11 images With her signature matte white-painted face, colourful eyeshadow and exaggerated blush, Chappell Roan’s make-up has become a vital component of her artistry. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Divine and Pat McGrath, it brings together elements of drag, burlesque, club kid make-up and a classic clown aesthetic. Just look at her Tiny Desk appearance, where she performed with a thick white base, rosy pink cheeks and red lips that was part circus clown, part Pierrot. It’s not just Roan who looks ready to join the circus; clown make-up is slowly but surely infiltrating the worlds of fashion, beauty and music. Think of Julia Fox last year, showing up at events around Washington DC in a series of...