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Telegraph
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
How French women over 50 wear blusher
Every May, the red carpet appearances at Cannes Film Festival get starrier and starrier: from Tom Cruise's controversially swishy hair to Andie MacDowell's tailored-to-perfection suit, there are often bolder choices for dressing on le rouge carpet in the French Riviera than at the Golden Globes or Oscars. Then there are the appearances from public figures such as France's former first lady Carla Bruni, who never fails to look impeccably well put together and glamorous, much like the Emily in Paris actor Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (her colour-blocking Saint Laurent dress for the premiere of Nouvelle Vague was a lesson in elegant, show-stopping style). But much besides the eye-catching outfits and accessories, there's something about how French women wear make-up that really stands out. 'It's style before statement with French women,' the 69-year-old make-up artist Terry de Gunzburg, who holidays with the likes of French actor Isabelle Huppert, tells me. (If there's one woman who knows about the enduring appeal and the certain je ne sais quoi of French beauty, it's de Gunzburg – her beauty range By Terry is sold at Space NK.) Much of this comes down to how they wear blusher. 'French women do wear blush a little differently,' she explains. 'At the heart of the French look is an intimate relationship with skin – the complexion tends to look skin-like, healthy, radiant, and a little 'undone'.' French women, she tells me, 'wear blush not just to add colour, but to revive life in the complexion, as if they've just been on a bracing walk along the Seine'. From Bruni's raspberry blush to Leroy-Beaulieu's soft coral, there are some shades that are flattering on all skin tones. The trick to mastering 'French' blush is to pick a colour that has a touch of pink in it, says de Gunzburg. 'I always think that pinks add dimension and light into the skin,' she explains. 'In my formulas, even when I'm making the perfect beige eyeshadow, I'll ensure there's a touch of pink in there because it just brings more life into the colour.' Don't know which shade to pick? 'Pinch your cheek and see what colour it brings out, because that will be the colour that suits you most accurately,' she says. Failing that, there is a fancier way to check, according to the make-up artist. 'A glass of Champagne can also bring out a flush that's naturally very you.' I expect this is how they check at Cannes. Then there's the texture; while the past five years have seen a big trend for creamy, liquid or glossy blushers, powder blushers are back on the agenda. 'With the right powder formula, you can achieve the classic Parisian look with even less effort,' says de Gunzburg. Rather than looking cakey or flat on the skin like the powder blushers you may have used in the 1980s or 1990s, powder formulas nowadays are much finer and smoother. Ditch the brush, too. 'You might find that applying blush with a brush is giving too much of a precise shape – I don't like to be able to see where the blush starts and finishes,' says de Gunzburg. The French look, apparently, isn't as sculpted as that. Instead, using your fingers to tap the powder into the apples of the cheeks and gently across the bridge of the nose looks more 'alive'. Finally, don't skip setting spray; it may seem like an unnecessary step for a make-up look that's designed to appear effortless, but, says de Gunzburg, 'for French women, this is less about keeping things in place, and more about fusing everything together and softening the edges. Just a few quick spritzes really add to the fresh, flushed radiance of the French woman.' Three favourites... Make Me Blush Bold Blurring Blush in Peachy Nude by YSL Beauty, £39, John Lewis This is the best launch from YSL Beauty in years; soft and blurring on skin, it lasts all day. Peachy Nude is a flattering coral that's beautiful on medium tones. Tea To Tan Blush Powder in Rosy Romance by By Terry, £45, Space NK This gives a very fine, natural finish. The formula contains cranberry oil and shea butter to smooth skin, and the rosy tone is the most universal pink around. Color Fuse Powder Blush in French Rosette by Haus Labs, £28, Sephora If you're unfamiliar with Haus Labs, it's Lady Gaga's impressive make-up range. Made talc-free, this gives the finish of a cream with the lasting power of a powder. A little goes a long way, too.
Vogue
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2026 Collection
Tyla and Carla Bruni have both worn Fausto Puglisi's fall 2025 collection for Roberto Cavalli in the last few weeks. Puglisi is a go-to designer for celebs on the paparazzi circuit, whether they're looking for something wild like Tyla's ultra-mini slip dress or something more restrained but still statement-making à la Bruni's bias-cut number. Yes, Puglisi's Cavalli is sometimes discreet—certainly more than the house founder's ever was. That's one way he's made the brand his own since he assumed the creative director role amidst the pandemic. Another way he's done that is to bring his own preoccupations to his Cavalli collections. This season, he revived the color-blocking that defined his earliest work for his eponymous label a dozen years ago. He said he was inspired to do so by a recent visit to Mexico City—the colorful buildings in the Condesa neighborhood, in particular, sparked his interest—and a catalogue from a 1994 Jeff Koons show at the Guggenheim that he stumbled across. 'When I started my own collection, I was in love with colors and geometrical patterns,' he said. 'It's not very Cavalli, but I just thought, the world is already complicated. Let's make a collection that people can understand easily—and bring a sense of happiness and joy.' Puglisi's color-blocking and Cavalli's animalier motifs came together on car coats and slip dresses—leopard spots enlivening vivid acid shades. He also played with florals, opting for more of an English garden bouquet vibe than the hothouse motifs that have long been associated with this label. Denim got a lot of attention too, it being an RC specialty. One pair of jeans was fused with leopard chiffon then put in the stone-washing machine for a look that Puglisi described as 'destroyed.' The piece most likely to spark joy is a floor-length floral print slip dress with denim corsetry details that laced up the spine: pretty in front, party in the back. His tailoring has also been getting a lot of play with celebrities. Jane Fonda wore a race car-red version of the elongating pantsuit that appears here in electric fuchsia jacquard.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carla Bruni, 57, turns heads in a red velvet dress with daring thigh split as she puts on leggy display at Cannes Film Festival
France 's former First Lady Carla Bruni graced the red carpet at the The Phoenician Scheme premiere during the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. The 57-year-old Italian-French singer and fashion model put on a very leggy display in a one-shoulder crushed red velvet maxi dress, which featured a daring split. Carla oozed glamour as she made an appearance at the glitzy event, which will run until next Saturday. Standing on the red carpet with one hand on her hip, she showed off her incredible physique in a bodycon maxi dress. The socialite paired her gown with a pair of sparkly black heels and simple jewellery to complete her evening look. She looked as elegant as ever as she looked out to the crowd ahead of the night of festivities at the lavish annual event. Carla flashed her toned supermodel legs in the dress, as she posed for a series of photos. The Phoenician Scheme is the most the star-studded film that has premiered at this year's Cannes so far, but this is no surprise with legendary director Wes Anderson at the helm. Leading the cast is Benicio del Toro, who plays wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda, who apppints his only daughter, a nun as the sole heire to his estate. However, as Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. Mia Threapleton stars Sister Liesl, and they join Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend and Bill Murray. The film is set to be released in the US on May 30, with hopes it could become Wes' next big Oscars contender, following his success with The Grant Budapest Hotel in 2014. Wes' last big effort, Asteroid City, failed to make a splash at the Oscars, despite being nominated for Cannes' Palm D'Or. This year's Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films. Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d´Or, to give out at the end. Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories. 'You release a film into that Colosseum-like situation,' says Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who´s returning to Cannes with 'The Secret Agent, a thriller set during Brazil ´s dictatorship. 'You´ve got to really prepare for the whole experience because it´s quite intense - not very far from the feeling of approaching a roller coaster as you go up the steps at the Palais.' Trump sent shock waves through Hollywood and the international film community when he announced on May 4 that all movies "produced in Foreign Lands" will face 100% tariffs. The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for U.S.-based productions, rather than tariffs. But the announcement was a reminder of how international tensions can destabilize even the oldest cultural institutions. The Cannes Film Festival originally emerged in the World War II years, when the rise of fascism in Italy led to the founding of an alternative to the then-government controlled Venice Film Festival. In the time since, Cannes´ resolute commitment to cinema has made it a beacon to filmmakers. Countless directors have come to make their name. This year is no different, though some of the first-time filmmakers at Cannes are already particularly well-known. Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water), Scarlett Johansson (Eleanor the Great) and Harris Dickinson (Urchin) have all unveiled their feature directorial debuts in Cannes´ Un Certain Regard sidebar section. Many Cannes veterans have returned, including Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning), Robert De Niro - who received an honorary Palme d´Or 49 years after Taxi Driver premiered in Cannes - and Quentin Tarantino, who paid tribute to low-budget Western director George Sherman. Meanwhile Scarlett's directorial debut Eleanor The Great, will be unveiled on May 20.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Art meets craft at Tod's Milan runway show touting 'Artisanal Intelligence'
Tod's showcased its 'Artisanal Intelligence' behind the latest womenswear collection for next fall and winter at the Gallery of Modern Art during Milan Fashion Week on Friday. At the entrance, Italian model Carla Bruni was swathed in a leather dress crafted from strips of scrap leather, a living installation that paid tribute to Tod's craftsmanship. Nearby, artisans hand-stitched the brand's trademark Gommino car shoes in a living display of craftwork. 'Machines will never replace the hands of artisans,'' brand founder Diego della Valle told reporters before the show. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Outerwear prevailed at the creative director Matteo Tamburini's third runway collection, featuring tailored leather trenches, intarsia shearling furs and cozy, woolen pea coats. Knitwear alternatively hugged the body over asymmetrical leather skirts, or was belted over sheer skirts. Blouses with broad shoulders meant business, paired with neat trousers. Tamburini said he studied artists' surface treatments to produce the pieces, mimicking their strokes with brushed alpaca wool, combed jacquard and patchwork leather. Actor Keira Knightley was a front-row guest.
Associated Press
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Art meets craft at Tod's Milan runway show touting ‘Artisanal Intelligence'
Tod's showcased its 'Artisanal Intelligence' behind the latest womenswear collection for next fall and winter at the Gallery of Modern Art during Milan Fashion Week on Friday. At the entrance, Italian model Carla Bruni was swathed in a leather dress crafted from strips of scrap leather, a living installation that paid tribute to Tod's craftsmanship. Nearby, artisans hand-stitched the brand's trademark Gommino car shoes in a living display of craftwork. 'Machines will never replace the hands of artisans,'' brand founder Diego della Valle told reporters before the show. Outerwear prevailed at the creative director Matteo Tamburini's third runway collection, featuring tailored leather trenches, intarsia shearling furs and cozy, woolen pea coats. Knitwear alternatively hugged the body over asymmetrical leather skirts, or was belted over sheer skirts. Blouses with broad shoulders meant business, paired with neat trousers. Tamburini said he studied artists' surface treatments to produce the pieces, mimicking their strokes with brushed alpaca wool, combed jacquard and patchwork leather.
