Sir John Partners With Alleven, Expands Shade Range

9 May

Sir John is bringing his star power to Alleven London. The makeup artist, known for his work on celebrities resembling Beyoncé and Priyanka Chopra, is Alleven’s recent global brand ambassador. Sir John first encountered the one-year-old brand, founded by model Celia Forner, while preparing for Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance. He used the Color Shield Hydrating Tinted Protection on the singer, and following the show, the product sold out thrice online. Alleven’s Color Shield Hydrating Tinted Protection, $80 for 200-ml. Courtesy Image As brand ambassador, Sir John worked closely with Forner to increase Alleven’s shade range. He was also involved in the event of three recent products: the Quick Perfector, Hyaluronic Airbrush Foundation and Total Body Serum. WWD spoke with Sir John about Alleven, what he wants...

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31 May

Sir Ian McKellen’s First Audition In Over 50 Years

by Beautifaire101

Fashion

From Shakespeare to Stormzy, Vogue World: London can pay tribute to creatives in every form — with British Vogue’s fashion director Poppy Kain, contributing fashion editor Jack Borkett and the inimitable Harry Lambert styling the A-list attendees in standout pieces from the AW23 collections. No wonder even Sir Ian McKellen was willing to audition for the possibility to participate...

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21 Apr

Beyoncé’s Makeup Artist, Sir John, Named First Makeup Creative

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Makeup, Featured

On the subject of unique and complicated scents, there’s a reason Kilian Paris is totally irresistible to A-list celebs — including our favourite bad gal, Rihanna (Love, Don’t Be Shy is claimed to be her favorite (and signature) perfume). And for a brand that’s already larger than life — they only got even larger. A top name in the luxurious fragrance market, now as a part of the brand’s makeup expansion, industry veteran and beloved celebrity makeup artist Sir John will join as Kilian Paris’ first Makeup Creative Director. Sir John will work closely with Founder Kilian Hennessy to assist shape the brand’s makeup vision, philosophy, artistry, and innovation, while embodying the ‘Don’t be Shy’ motto at the guts of KILIAN PARIS’...

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20 Apr

Sir John Named Makeup Creative Director of Kilian Paris:

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Beauty, Featured

PARIS — Sir John has been named Kilian Paris’ first makeup creative director, as the sweetness brand delves deeper into the realm of color cosmetics. Kilian Hennessy, founding father of Kilian Paris, and the makeup artist for A-list celebrities corresponding to Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige and Serena Williams, first met on the Hôtel Costes during a Paris Fashion Week. “I knew a lot in regards to the brand,” said Sir John, who had been introduced to it by his best friend. “He brought me to the boutique in Latest York, and I got enveloped on this world. It was just intoxicating. “I felt something — like wow,” continued Sir John. “It was super decadent.” He reminisced that sales associates there knew the best way...

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