In just six chapters, each named after an iconic nars product. Francois nars is a makeup artist, entrepreneur, photographer, and apparently one of the most well liked of personalities within fashion circles as is evidenced by the stunningly breathtaking collage of photographs contained in this book. An invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois narsmakeup artist, photographer, and iconoclastthrough an exclusive look at his editorial contributions for leading fashion magazines, personal photography projects, and the groundbreaking vision behind nars cosmetics. His second book, makeup your mind was released in 2001.
In 2009, he photographed and published 15 x 15, with 15 of his favorite people, celebrating 15 years of his line. An invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois narsmakeu. A true artist, francois nars understands and appreciates the power of style and elegance. In a very simple way, who doesnt want to smell great. It doesnt matter whether i am taking pictures or working as a makeup artist, my goal is to make people look beautiful and bring out what is on the inside. Thus, narss extreme closeup photographs seem almost unnerving until one realizes that they present the face only as upclose as we see our friends. The legendary makeup artist and creator of nars cosmetics has pioneered many firsts the first blush that makes people look bathed in afterglow, the first runway show with 65 beauty looks marc jacobs 2009, and the first major runway show with zero makeup marc jacobs spring 2015. Free shipping and returns on nars francois nars book at nordstrom. An invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois narsmakeup artist, photographer, and iconoclastthrough an exclusive look at his editorial contributions for leading fashion magazines, personal photography projects, and the groundbreaking vision.
Every chapter reveals the multifaceted and everinspiring artist behind the name, francois nars. I truly believe that beauty lies within our characters. Francois nars was born in tarbes in the south of france and grew up influenced by his mother claudette and her collection of designer clothes. This is his 3rd book following his photography book, xray in 1999 and makeup your mind in 2001. I originally purchased this book in hopes that it would feature photos of nars early vogue italia artistry with the legendary linda evangelista, photographed by steven meisel, of which. For nars, the focus is to be drawn to the potency of the juice inside. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books. In may, real women, some north of 50, who love nars will be featured in the second book in a trilogy of guides, entitled makeup your mind. About the author francois nars moved to new york from paris in 1984 and debuted his first line of lipsticks a decade later. Nov 14, 2011 a brief history of nars a graduate of the carita makeup school in paris, dapper frenchman francois nars is another in the line of frustrated makeup artists turned cosmetics giants. Oct 08, 20 the book combines his sepiatoned portraits of native tahitians, with environmental landscapes. Makeup artist francois nars opens up his french polynesia island in new book. A new lineup of lipsticks, featuring an innovative formula that delivers color vibrancy and conditions lips for a hydrated feel. New york journal of books the book is an aesthetic trip down memory lane, a voyeurs peek, if you will, into the creative force who helped shape beauty.
I thought it was fitting since i love makeup to talk about one of my favorite makeup guide books which is makeup your mind by francois nars. This book far exceeded my expectations in showcasing mr. Francois frequently photographs many of his own books and campaigns. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. His new book in ten years titled, makeup your mind. Make room next to your copy of francois narss makeup your minda new gorg book from the makeup.
The book combines his sepiatoned portraits of native tahitians, with environmental landscapes. The legendary makeup artist and creator of nars cosmetics has pioneered many firsts the first blush that makes people look bathed in afterglow. The sculptural design of the bottle remains faithful to the brands singular, minimalist packaging, crafted with longterm collaborator, fabien baron, whom we spoke to recently about the launch of his new book. If the beauty section of your personal library seems a little skimpy these days, youre in luck. World renowned makeup artist francois nars started photographing just two years ago. Nars is the current president and creative director of nars cosmetics. But he remains the essential driver of nearly every creative aspect of the nars brand, and continues to collaborate on the design of the packaging, advertising, and standalone stores with interviews editorial director, fabien baron, who has. Journal issue 09 nars special edition the francois nars story the francois nars story a true artist, francois nars understands and appreciates the power of style and elegance.
Makeup artist francois nars opens up his french polynesia. Apr 19, 2011 therefore, when a makeup artist does release a makeup book, it is very exciting. I was prepared to see the gorgeous photos of models and campaigns, and was eagerly looking forward to seeing the evolution of his work over the years. This volume provides unique access into the imaginative life of francois nars through intimate reflections by his close friends and collaborators, such. Get a exclusive glimpse into the world of the illustrious photographer and makeup maven francois nars with this archival photobiography. Express yourself, 15x15 book, and faery lands, tahiti books. He moved to new york in 1984 and debuted his first line of lipsticks a decade later at barneys new york. This volume provides unique access into the imaginative life of francois nars through intimate reflections by his close friends and collaborators, such as naomi campbell, steven klein, odile gilbert.
Since then, nars has created various multiuse beauty products and now is a subsidiary of shiseido. Always on the cutting edge, francois possesses the unique ability to expose a person. Nars cosmetics is a french cosmetics and skin care company founded by makeup artist and photographer francois nars in 1994. Francois nars is one of the biggest names in makeup and beauty, and has created a business with international acclaim and reverence which leaves us with one question. Sep 05, 2016 francois nars is a makeup artist, entrepreneur, photographer, and apparently one of the most well liked of personalities within fashion circles as is evidenced by the stunningly breathtaking collage of photographs contained in this book. Nars launches its first signature perfume wallpaper. Therefore, when a makeup artist does release a makeup book, it is very exciting. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Nars sold his company to shiseido in 2000, buying a private island in french polynesia with some of the proceeds. Francois nars, the influential french makeup artist and founder of the luxe makeup an invitation into the beautiful and inspiring world of francois narsmakeup artist, photographer, and iconoclastthrough an exclusive look at his editorial contributions for leading fashion magazines, personal photography projects, and the groundbreaking vision behind nars cosmetics. Francois nars ebook makeup your mind deftly combines cult favorite cosmetics designer francois nars two remarkable talentsmakeup and photography, both of which he uses in this collection to stunning effectto show women how to enhance their natural beauty. Apr 06, 2011 i thought it was fitting since i love makeup to talk about one of my favorite makeup guide books which is makeup your mind by francois nars. Francois nars, the influential french makeup artist and founder of the luxe makeup brand nars cosmetics, has continually created new standards of beauty through his bold artistry and unique aesthetic vision for over thirty years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Sneak a rare insight into the creative brains behind one of the worlds most coveted beauty brands with this photobiography. But he remains the essential driver of nearly every creative aspect of the nars brand, and continues to collaborate on the design of the packaging, advertising, and standalone stores with interviews editorial director, fabien baron, who has overseen the cool, streamlined look. Nov 24, 2009 if the beauty section of your personal library seems a little skimpy these days, youre in luck. Feature the francois nars story aviator aviator farnborough. Sep 02, 2016 an inside peek at the new beauty book from francois nars. An inside peek at the new beauty book from francois nars allure. Nars fine eye for detail and beautiful presentation of his subjects. Overview a gripping photobiography of francois nars vivid story, rulebreaking vision, and rarefied world of beauty. Francois nars is creative director and president of nars cosmetics, with over one hundred boutiques worldwide. Nars is my favorite makeup brand and i actually found. Fashion rebel, unconditional love, the pop life, exhibit a, new order, and island fever francois nars divulges 400 pages of exclusive photographs, moments, and quotes from tastemakers, and celebrities. Sep 01, 2001 makeup your mind deftly combines cult favorite cosmetics designer francois nars two remarkable talentsmakeup and photography, both of which he uses in this collection to stunning effectto show women how to enhance their natural beauty.
Sep 01, 2016 introducing francois nars, a gripping photobiography of francois nars vivid story, rulebreaking vision, and rarified world of beauty. The makeup guru talks supermodels, art, and what its like to be behind the. About the author francois nars was born in the south of france and attended the carita makeup school in paris. Francois nars on his new book, embracing color, and the beauty of wrinkles.
There is nothing like sitting at the feet of a master, and francois nars is definitely a master. He invented the nomake up before the time when he dared to make a skin of a simple moisturizer to give it light. Feb 10, 2011 in may, real women, some north of 50, who love nars will be featured in the second book in a trilogy of guides, entitled makeup your mind. Reorder track order find a store book a reservation. Rated 5 out of 5 by miss demeanor from more than meets the eye this book far exceeded my expectations in showcasing mr. Makeup your mind francois nars download free ebook. Nars founder francois nars on why ugly isnt in his vocabulary. His cosmetics speak for themselves, and now francois nars, the founder of nars cosmetics, has released a selftitled book that details his life. Francois narss makeup your mind is an attractive book, but it isnt designed to grace a coffee table.
To say that francois nars displays his feast of talents might be an understatement, but rather than an ode, the book reads much more like diary of his career. Follow defining moments from the rare perspective of the artist as he revolutionizes cultural standards, collaborates with tastemakers and icons and electrifies the industry as the. The book by franaois nars shares six chapters that focus on his life as a creative force. Francois nars, legendary photographer and one of the most influential makeup artists in fashion today, presents his new insiders collection of over 150 intimate portraits, featuring an intriguing roster of famous cultural figures.
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