I devour illustration books of faces drawn by graffiti artists, go to galleries, collect old. How many fake eyelashes do you count on this models face. Alex box is has been creative director of illamasqua since its launch in 2008 and has helped establish it as a cult favourite. Alienesque portraits from photographer the alex box juxtapoz. 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. 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.
Box is the creative director for the beauty brand illamasqua, which is known for. See more ideas about alex box, makeup inspiration and fantasy makeup. Jun 01, 2011 makeup artist alex box s favorite things. Alex box illamasquas creative director and one of my inspirations. Mar 18, 2015 the contouring trick that changes everything. Alex box is a fine artist and visionary before a makeup artist. 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. Theatre of the nameless is a heady mixture of opulent hues, decadent pigments and fearless application. See more ideas about alex box, makeup art and creative makeup. Illamasquas creative director alex box takes us on a journey through her favourite art movements told via makeup photography. 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. It was an emotional experience to see people starting out, taking tentative. 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.
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. Alex box draws together 40 colour portraits in which two artists at the pinnacle of their professions. Cadet is the fifth book in the power of five fulllength series. She is insanely talented and her work is beyond unique. 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. Everything is so different, so strangely beautiful and so inspiring. Illamasqua, the bold makeup brand for your alter ego, is launching a huge makeup art competition to nurture selfexpression in beauty.
The line between art and beauty has blurred this season. Alex box is creative director for makeup brand, illamasqua. As such, she has worked with some of the most experimental and avant garde designers, photographers, and hair stylists in the fashion industry. Alex box is an internationally renowned artist who has redefined the role of creativity in makeup and beauty. It empowers women to accentuate their looks beyond the norm. My parents bought the alex box book from amazon from a private seller, but it can also be purchased directly from the illamasqua website. A book of her work, photographed by rankin, was released in 2010.
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. Juxtapoz magazine alienesque portraits from photographer the alex box. The luxury makeup brand, illamasqua, have launched an exciting new competition to find the latest up and coming makeup artist. Alex box, creative director for illamasqua is soon to be appearing across the. 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. She says about the range human fundamentalism is the unique spirit and fundamental human drive for individuality. Three years ago she was named creative director of illamasqua, a cosmetics line full of shades that. See more ideas about alex box, fantasy makeup and makeup art. 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 is creative director of cosmetics brand illamasqua and one of the makeup industrys most creative artists. Illamasqua cream pigments in dab, emerge and mould. Her latest news is a big story, alex introduced her first product this week, which officially launches 7th june, the alex box. Alex box is creative director of cosmetics brand illamasqua and one of the makeup. Review alex box by rankin make up artist book illamasqua.
Alex box bof 500 the people shaping the global fashion. Aug 05, 2010 alex box on bowie, illamasqua and worldwide domination. May 25, 2016 alex box is known for being one of the worlds most exciting and brilliant makeup artists. Great falls cadet is a fulllength power of five reverseharem tale from amazon top 100 author alex lidell. As you may remember, illamasqua has launched the brand new product which is called cream pigment and you can read about it here. She went to school to study fine art, and i think that every look she creates is a masterpiece. 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. Last year illamasqua launched a competition for aspiring makeup artists to work with yourself and dazeds fashion editor katie shillingford. The makeup books every girl needs to own teen vogue. Alex box bof 500 the people shaping the global fashion industry. The woman uses the visage as a canvas to which she applies layers of nonconforming techniques which result in mind blowing avantgarde face paintings. Which is probably the reason why im the last person alive it seems who really doesnt like contouring. A bruised and burnished palette that gives a sensual slip, that bleeds color into color, worn through and kissed off. Jul 01, 2014 the makeup books every girl needs to own.
Gareth is a true original he is an incredible inspiration to me, box says. Illamasquas david horne, joseph corre founder and excreative director of agent provocateur, spob, julian kynaston, and alex box illamasquas creative. The brand brings the artistry of makeup to the masses with a strong focus on colour, pigment and quality. Illamasqua goth gone wild theatre of the nameless splash. Illamasqua celebrates and dedicates itself to selfexpression, creating avantgarde products that go beyond the expected. Illamasqua is a fairly new makeup line but making a very strong presence in the industry. 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. Thats why, for instance, shes the one charged with creating the makeup look for the designer gareth pughs shows. Box is the creative director for the beauty brand illamasqua, which is. Illamasqua is nothing more than a wellpackaged line of kryolan, endorsed by all sorts of reputable names such as dave vanian and alex box. So here is what illamasqua says about them and my opinion.
Earlier in the year the brand also lost the equally amazing, david horne. Alex box alex box is a makeup artist of vivid imagination. Illamasqua is a fairly new makeup line but making a very strong presence in the. Alex box cover issue 83 dazed and confused 20 box has now launched her own book, alex box by rankin. The woman uses the visage as a canvas to which she applies layers of nonconforming techniques which result in. Sam chapman of pixiwoo fame, talita from theglossgoss. Alex is rocking the green lips is she on to something here and a gorgeous green 80s jumpsuit. 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. Which is probably the reason why im the last person alive it. 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.
Watching alex box apply makeup is like seeing a painting come to life. Explore a world of creativity with illamasqua, the cult british beauty brand on beautylish. Alex box is the creative director of cosmetics company, illamasqua. As halimah did katies makeup and she looked absolutely stunning, ive asked her to explain how she achieved it. There are 6 shades in general and i was given 3 of them to try out. It was initially released in three installments, titled rules of stone, crime and punishment, and scent of a wolf. Illamasqua is a british brand which launched in 2008, the name originated from the two words illusion and masquerade. Which is a culmination of two years worth of extreme makeup images, drawings and paintings, shot by the celebrated fashion photographer john rankin waddell. With her skunkstreaked hair and taste for outlandish fashion, londonbased makeup artist alex box has been called the daphne guinness of the beauty industry.
Renowned for her experimental and often surreal beauty looks, alexs work continues to chart the correlation between art, science, nature and the. Alex box draws together 40 colour portraits in which two artists at the pinnacle of. Alex box is known for being one of the worlds most exciting and brilliant makeup artists. This is largely due to the artistic genius at the helm. May 24, 20 alex box is the creative director of cosmetics company, illamasqua. Alex box, creative director for illamasqua is soon to be appearing across the selfridges stores for an intimate series of masterclasses. Here, at a studio in east london, clad in a royal blue jersey jumpsuit and black geishastyle elevated flipflops, box is. 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.
Headed up by leading british makeup artist, alex box, this is no ordinary fashion makeup brand. 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. Apr, 2012 alex box illamasquas creative director and one of my inspirations. Illamasqua founder alex box dreamed up twelve otherworldly characters to star in her makeup brands fall ad campaign. Known for her challenging, dramatic and surreal makeup looks, box has collaborated with some of the industrys biggest designers and publications. The picture that i favour is the girl in long straggely eyelashes, its beautifull, as are all of the images in the book. Illamasqua makeup, artistry makeup, fantasy makeup. Alex is the follow up to irene in the verhoeven trilogy by lemaitre. Alex box on bowie, illamasqua and worldwide domination. Alex box came to selfridges oxford st to sign copies of her critically acclaimed book alex box by rankin. 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.
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 creative director for cult makeup brand illamasqua, when it comes to thinking outside the box alex box has definitely got this one covered. If you look around the illamasqua site youll notice how different it feels to most makeup companies. See more ideas about alex box, fantasy makeup and make up art. Oct 08, 2009 illamasqua is a fairly new makeup line but making a very strong presence in the industry. With her skunkstreaked hair and taste for outlandish fashion, londonbased makeup artist alex box has been called the daphne guinness of. The lovely holly provided the canvas for alexs extrovert creativity and was soon made up with a variety of powder eye shadows, pure. Golden goddess look by illamasqua s creative director alex box alex box.
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