The pink eye is inspired by Japanese cherry blossoms, along with the smooth skin. The rest of the makeup is very simple. Besides the pink color under the eye, there is no highlight, no contour, and no blush. Instead, the blush color is placed under the eye and blended out to create a natural, yet striking look. Instead of creating something round, I made it look more free and bold—as if it were at one with the skin.
What role did eyeliner and mascara play in this look?
Photo: Kyoko Muramatsu
I used a brown waterproof liner—not to outline the eyes, but to deepen the shadows. To do this, I placed the ink a little further away from the corner of the eye, as if I were extending the shadow created by the eyelid. Brown mascara is lightly applied to the outer corner lashes only, and I chose the color because it blends naturally with the eye. Black would have been too strong.
What were the conversations like with Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri when you were thinking about the makeup for the show?
Photo: Kyoko Muramatsu
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