An icon’s legacy lives on with the launch of Chanel’s Holiday 2015 makeup collection.
An icon’s legacy lives on with the launch of Chanel’s Holiday 2015 makeup collection.
The year? 1994. The scene? Backstage at the Chanel A/W show, where, amidst the chaotic cacophony, a breakout star emerges. No, it’s not a sultry supermodel. Instead, it’s the shade being painted onto the nails of Naomi, Claudia, Linda, et al – a red-black combination that Mademoiselle Chanel herself had always been preferential to. An instant sensation upon its introduction into the market in 1995, Le Vernis Rouge Noir captured the imagination of women around the world, heralding the dawn of a new era in cosmetics: one in which dark nails went from daring to de rigueur. It went on to be donned by Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, sell out nationwide, and become one of the best-selling nail polishes in the world. Now, 20 years after it fi rst achieved cult status, the legendary colour is being celebrated – deservedly so – with its very own makeup collection.
As the inspiration behind the Chanel Holiday 2015 makeup collection, Rouge Noir’s radical spirit can now be experienced on your nails and beyond. The iconic shade is the ideal foil for the glitz and shine of the festive period, resulting in a limited edition collection where pink, saff ron, lamé and golden tones contrast perfectly against the bold, mysterious dark red hue. Go back to where it all started and pay homage to the source with Chanel Le Vernis Rouge Noir. And, this time around, you can complement its depth and intensity by layering it with Chanel Le Top Coat Lamé Rouge Noir, a top coat infused with vibrant gold pigments.
Extend its revolutionary reach by matching your peepers to your digits with Chanel Signe Particulier Exclusive Creation, an eyeshadow palette revolving around the electrifying rouge noir; complemented by a satiny rosy beige, velvety parma violet and radiant saff ron gold. Use them alone, as a pair, or blend them together – whichever combination you choose, rest assured it will be one that’s resplendent in its boundary-breaking glory, just like its predecessor was all those years ago when it fi rst appeared on the runway.
A feast for the eyes Indulge in this iconic shade anytime, anywhere.
Meeting at 9am: Open up your peepers when you’re feeling less than peppy with lashings of deep garnet-flecked black mascara.
Dinner at 7pm: When dusk descends, this intense pencil liner will help you achieve a sultry smudged effect with a difference.
Drinks at 11pm: Let your eyes do the talking with this cream eyeshadow, as it becomes even more luxe thanks to the addition of iridescent shimmers.
