With her skunkstreaked hair and taste for outlandish fashion, londonbased makeup artist alex box has been called the daphne guinness of. As you may remember, illamasqua has launched the brand new product which is called cream pigment and you can read about it here. As such, she has worked with some of the most experimental and avant garde designers, photographers, and hair stylists in the fashion industry. Mar 18, 2015 the contouring trick that changes everything. Alex box is creative director of cosmetics brand illamasqua and one of the makeup. Alex box alex box is a makeup artist of vivid imagination.
Known for her challenging, dramatic and surreal makeup looks, box has collaborated with some of the industrys biggest designers and publications. May 29, 2016 until recently alex was heavily involved with make up brand, illamasqua, as creative director and shes now on her own individual journey, which im really enjoying following. As the pioneer of emotional makeup, her innovative and multidimensional approach has established her as the creator of a new visual language, and a dialogue that exists between the body, movement, artistic expression, and scientific enquiry. Sam chapman of pixiwoo fame, talita from theglossgoss. I know ive already gone into great detail about the book launch last week, but thought you might want to know more about what looks the illamasqua head office girls went for. Illamasquas creative director alex box takes us on a journey through her favourite art movements told via makeup photography. Explore a world of creativity with illamasqua, the cult british beauty brand on beautylish. Illamasqua celebrates and dedicates itself to selfexpression, creating avantgarde products that go beyond the expected. Juxtapoz magazine alienesque portraits from photographer the alex box. See more ideas about alex box, makeup art and creative makeup. My parents bought the alex box book from amazon from a private seller, but it can also be purchased directly from the illamasqua website. Julian kynaston is responsible for the creation of the brand, however the marketing expert had no experience in the makeup artistry field, however he decided to launch the brand illamasqua in order to show his enthusiasm towards subculture. Alex box illamasquas creative director and one of my inspirations.
Makeup alex box photographs rankin lex box is the kind of makeup artist who thinks very much outside the confines her surname might suggest. Alex box is the creative director of cosmetics company, illamasqua. I devour illustration books of faces drawn by graffiti artists, go to galleries, collect old. Cadet is the fifth book in the power of five fulllength series. Sep 14, 2015 we all know that theres been changes galore in the illamasqua camp over the past few years and the news that creative director, alex box is to leave the brand in january is definitely important news for any fans of the brand. Alex box is creative director of cosmetics brand illamasqua and one of the makeup industrys most creative artists. It was an emotional experience to see people starting out, taking tentative. Alex box is known for being one of the worlds most exciting and brilliant makeup artists. Alex box is creative director for makeup brand, illamasqua. The makeup books every girl needs to own teen vogue. She says about the range human fundamentalism is the unique spirit and fundamental human drive for individuality. Box is the creative director for the beauty brand illamasqua, which is. Alienesque portraits from photographer the alex box juxtapoz.
Oct 08, 2009 illamasqua is a fairly new makeup line but making a very strong presence in the industry. Illamasqua is a fairly new makeup line but making a very strong presence in the. It empowers women to accentuate their looks beyond the norm. The looks range from striking editorial to stark raving mad such as the girl covered in god knows what, looks like food or paint, or both. This is largely due to the artistic genius at the helm. Known for her artistry and stunning creativity, her work has been the scene of extraordinary experimentation within the fashion industry for many years, featuring in prestigious titles such as id and working with icons such as nick knight. Illamasquas david horne, joseph corre founder and excreative director of agent provocateur, spob, julian kynaston, and alex box illamasquas creative. The woman uses the visage as a canvas to which she applies layers of nonconforming techniques which result in. Alex box draws together 40 colour portraits in which two artists at the pinnacle of their professions. Last year illamasqua launched a competition for aspiring makeup artists to work with yourself and dazeds fashion editor katie shillingford. The picture that i favour is the girl in long straggely eyelashes, its beautifull, as are all of the images in the book. Thats why, for instance, shes the one charged with creating the makeup look for the designer gareth pughs shows. In an industry with many imitators and few originators, visionary makeup artist, alex box, and prolific photographer rankin have collaborated to produce a truly unique oeuvre. How many fake eyelashes do you count on this models face.
Alex box on bowie, illamasqua and worldwide domination. Gareth is a true original he is an incredible inspiration to me, box says. It was initially released in three installments, titled rules of stone, crime and punishment, and scent of a wolf. Box is the creative director for the beauty brand illamasqua, which is known for. As halimah did katies makeup and she looked absolutely stunning, ive asked her to explain how she achieved it. Alex box creative director for cult makeup brand illamasqua, when it comes to thinking outside the box alex box has definitely got this one covered. Which is probably the reason why im the last person alive it seems who really doesnt like contouring. Watching alex box apply makeup is like seeing a painting come to life. Aug 05, 2010 alex box on bowie, illamasqua and worldwide domination. Which is a culmination of two years worth of extreme makeup images, drawings and paintings, shot by the celebrated fashion photographer john rankin waddell. She went to school to study fine art, and i think that every look she creates is a masterpiece. Even though the storyline is completely different certain events continue on from the previous book so these books are best read in order if you want to fully appreciate how theyre told.
With her skunkstreaked hair and taste for outlandish fashion, londonbased makeup artist alex box has been called the daphne guinness of the beauty industry. Earlier in the year the brand also lost the equally amazing, david horne. May 25, 2016 alex box is known for being one of the worlds most exciting and brilliant makeup artists. The luxury makeup brand, illamasqua, have launched an exciting new competition to find the latest up and coming makeup artist. Illamasqua goth gone wild theatre of the nameless splash.
See more ideas about alex box, fantasy makeup and makeup art. There are 6 shades in general and i was given 3 of them to try out. Until recently alex was heavily involved with make up brand, illamasqua, as creative director and shes now on her own individual journey, which im really enjoying following. Illamasqua is a fairly new makeup line but making a very strong presence in the industry. Alex box cover issue 83 dazed and confused 20 box has now launched her own book, alex box by rankin. Alex box bof 500 the people shaping the global fashion industry. Her latest news is a big story, alex introduced her first product this week, which officially launches 7th june, the alex box. Renowned for her experimental and often surreal beauty looks, alexs work continues to chart the correlation between art, science, nature and the.
As such, she has worked with some of in an industry with many imitators and few originators, visionary makeup artist, alex box, and prolific photographer rankin have collaborated to. May 24, 20 alex box is the creative director of cosmetics company, illamasqua. With the help of creative director alex box they have created some of the most inspiring and jaw dropping images to show case creativity, talent, individuality, and great cosmetics. Jun 01, 2011 makeup artist alex box s favorite things. The woman uses the visage as a canvas to which she applies layers of nonconforming techniques which result in mind blowing avantgarde face paintings. Illamasqua is nothing more than a wellpackaged line of kryolan, endorsed by all sorts of reputable names such as dave vanian and alex box. Alex box draws together 40 colour portraits in which two artists at the pinnacle of. Headed up by leading british makeup artist, alex box, this is no ordinary fashion makeup brand. See more ideas about alex box, makeup inspiration and fantasy makeup. Developed by leading chemists and manufacturers of stage and screen makeup, and expert makeup artists most notably creative director alex box illamasqua brings truly professional makeup to the high street for the first time. Everything is so different, so strangely beautiful and so inspiring. From the birth of illamasqua to now and into the future, i hope to have built a creative and positive visual language, a pallet of possibilities that has opened hearts and minds alex box illamasqua friday saw the last official day that alex box was creative director here at illamasqua. So here is what illamasqua says about them and my opinion. A bruised and burnished palette that gives a sensual slip, that bleeds color into color, worn through and kissed off.
Illamasqua, the bold makeup brand for your alter ego, is launching a huge makeup art competition to nurture selfexpression in beauty. Jul 01, 2014 the makeup books every girl needs to own. The line between art and beauty has blurred this season. The brand brings the artistry of makeup to the masses with a strong focus on colour, pigment and quality.
A book of her work, photographed by rankin, was released in 2010. If you look around the illamasqua site youll notice how different it feels to most makeup companies. Apr, 2012 alex box illamasquas creative director and one of my inspirations. Alex box is has been creative director of illamasqua since its launch in 2008 and has helped establish it as a cult favourite.
Alex is the follow up to irene in the verhoeven trilogy by lemaitre. Alex box came to selfridges oxford st to sign copies of her critically acclaimed book alex box. Alex box, creative director for illamasqua is soon to be appearing across the selfridges stores for an intimate series of masterclasses. Golden goddess look by illamasquas creative director alex box alex box. She is insanely talented and her work is beyond unique. See more ideas about alex box, fantasy makeup and make up art. When illamasqua recently launched their new gel sculpt sticks i was invited to their beak street store to have a chat about how best to use them with their creative director alex box. Which is probably the reason why im the last person alive it.
Alex is rocking the green lips is she on to something here and a gorgeous green 80s jumpsuit. Theatre of the nameless is a heady mixture of opulent hues, decadent pigments and fearless application. Alex box bof 500 the people shaping the global fashion. Alex box is a fine artist and visionary before a makeup artist. Alex box is an internationally renowned artist who has redefined the role of creativity in makeup and beauty. Great falls cadet is a fulllength power of five reverseharem tale from amazon top 100 author alex lidell. Alex box came to selfridges oxford st to sign copies of her critically acclaimed book alex box by rankin. Golden goddess look by illamasqua s creative director alex box alex box.
We all know that theres been changes galore in the illamasqua camp over the past few years and the news that creative director, alex box is to leave the brand in january is definitely important news for any fans of the brand. The lovely holly provided the canvas for alexs extrovert creativity and was soon made up with a variety of powder eye shadows, pure. Illamasqua makeup, artistry makeup, fantasy makeup. Three years ago she was named creative director of illamasqua, a cosmetics line full of shades that. Here, at a studio in east london, clad in a royal blue jersey jumpsuit and black geishastyle elevated flipflops, box is. Alex box, creative director for illamasqua is soon to be appearing across the.
I f winston smiths room 101 nightmare in nineteen eightyfour proved too disturbing an image for you, then its probably best to steer clear of alex by pierre lemaitre, the first thriller by this. Illamasqua is a british brand which launched in 2008, the name originated from the two words illusion and masquerade. Review alex box by rankin make up artist book illamasqua. Illamasqua cream pigments in dab, emerge and mould.
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