Marc Jacobs "Bare Faced" - SS15 New York Fashion week

I really loved this look from Marc Jacobs SS15 campaign in New York's Fashion Week. 

Models marched the catwalk in military style clothing,bare faced, and a ruff cut messy Bob.

Of all the campaigns for SS/15 New York this possibly for me was the strongest. I think this look really draws focus to the uniform style clothing. Having models bare faced is a huge  statement for the clothes. 

All the models skin looked extremely radiant and bright, I can think of a number of products that could have been used to achieve this look for a brightening effect to the skin. 

One of my favourite products I use to achieve this type of radiance is Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum available at Selfridges, John Lewis and some other London department stores. Another more pricier option for achieving this look is Sisley - Lightening Hydrating Emulsion which is perfect for long term use and longer lasting results. I saw a lot of positive feedback from customers about the effectiveness of this product when working on the Sisley counter.  Founder of Nars cosmetics, Make up Artist Nars Francois revealed Nars Luminous Moisture Creme was used on the models to brighten up the models 'bare faces' 

        

Mac Impeccable Face Collection

Recently Mac have launched a new 'impeccable face' collection. With Mac always one step ahead its clear how popular this look is going to become not only on the catwalk from the influence of Marc Jacobs but now on the streets thanks to Mac. I recently went to Macs Carnaby Street store and had a chat with one of the advisers about this collection. This is Macs way of offering customers a way to achieve the bare faced look with very very light make up especially for those that aren't quite ready to go completely bare faced as we saw on the Catwalk. 

The collection offers Mac Prep & Prime CC Colour Correcting Cream this is a great moisturising primer that helps to even the skin tone. As a base they then advise the use of Studio Face & Body I think this is a great choice if I had to choose a foundation that I could use to achieve a bare faced look I immediately this would come to mind. This product is really light and can give a very no look make up look. Having practised more and more with this foundation In workshops at College I have discovered its very build-able and with lots of work onto the back of your hand it will thicken up to create a much more heavier coverage foundation. To finish the look the collection offers Mineralise Skin Finish this product has a slight metallic finish which is great for achieving that illuminated bright look that Marc Jacobs used for his SS15 campaign.

The advisor at Mac was really helpful and she also showed me some alternatives to achieving this look with some of there skincare for those that do want to embrace the complete bare face look. Such as their Lightful Softening Lotion which over time works on the skin to soften and achieve a more radiant look.

Marc Jacobs SS/15 New York "Hair" 

With wigs being used on the catwalk, again I think this really contributed to creating a real uniform look for the military style show. With the hair being repetitively styled it allows all focus to be only on the clothes with no influence from the model behind the wig. This is why Marc Jacobs campaign seemed as if it had more importance then others!

Looking at the models it seems all the cuts are the same with some slight alterations to fit the shape of their faces. I think a few sprits of water has been applied for the slightly 'damp' look and some curling spray would have also been used. I think this is really effective for the army styled theme as its not too perfect the 'ruff cut' gives the perfect edge complimenting the clothes perfectly. 

The hair for the campaign was designed by Guido Palau British Born hair stylist known as the leading trend setter in the fashion industry5 

Bibliography

Vogue UK, (2014). Vogue.co.uk Homepage. [online] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/event/new-york-fashion-week

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4. 5. 7. Vogue, (2014). Guido Palau - Photos - Vogue. [online] Available at: http://www.vogue.com/slideshow/misc/guido-palau/#1658029 

8. WWD, (2014). Guido Palau: Style, Defined. [online] Available at: http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/hair/guido-palau-style-defined-5773562