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Business of Fashion
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
La Beauté Louis Vuitton's First Campaign Stars Hoyeon
On Wednesday, Louis Vuitton has released the first campaign for La Beauté Louis Vuitton, one day after debuting the makeup collection on Aug. 19. The campaign, shot by Steven Meisel and directed by Damien Krisl, is fronted by actress and house ambassador Jung Ho-yeon, known by the mononym Hoyeon, alongside models Ida Heiner, Chu Wong and Anwar Odhiang. Famous for her role in the Netflix series Squid Game, Hoyeon has worked with Louis Vuitton since 2017, when she walked the runway as an exclusive in its Spring/Summer 2017 show, and was made an official ambassador for fashion, watches and jewellery in 2021. She has previously appeared in beauty campaigns for Chanel skincare and Lancôme fragrance. La Beauté Louis Vuitton launches globally online and in select Louis Vuitton stores from Aug. 29. The collection includes 55 shades of LV Rouge lipsticks and 10 LV Baume lip balms, each priced at $160, and eight LV Ombres eyeshadow palettes priced at $250, designed and developed by legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath. Learn more: Louis Vuitton Tests the Limits of Luxury Beauty With $160 Lipsticks The range of 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eyeshadow palettes will launch globally on Aug. 29 in select Louis Vuitton stores. At those prices, who's buying?
Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
La Beauté Louis Vuitton Makeup Review 2025
Back in March, Louis Vuitton announced that they're officially venturing into the makeup category with the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton. As of yesterday, the full collection has been revealed. While it's not available to shop until August 29th at select Louis Vuitton stores and I got an early beauty editor preview of the lipsticks, lip balms, and eyeshadows. Keep scrolling for all the details—plus pics of the products. Right now, La Beauté consists of LV Rouge (satin and matte lipsticks in 55 shades), LV Baume (lip balm in 10 sheer tints), and LV Ombres (8 eyeshadow palettes, each with 4 different shades). Everything in the collection is dreamed up by creative director and makeup artist legend Pat McGrath. Pat McGrath has been aligned with the brand for years and is obviously a pro when it comes to building a beauty empire. "Working backstage for over 20 years at Louis Vuitton fashion shows, I am thrilled to now play such a key role in the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton, which is the result of extraordinary craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation," she says. "The beauty universe is about so much more than just product, and what we are creating here will unlock a new level in luxury beauty.' The packaging—a mix of classic black and white with gold accents and LV logos—is incredibly chic. Like little couture items meant to be cherished and refilled. Yes, everything in the collection is refillable, and given the cost, I imagine customers will 100 percent refill these objets once they've used up the makeup inside. The lipsticks and lip balms are $160 each, and the eyeshadow palettes $250. Refills for the lipsticks are $69, and eyeshadow refills cost $92. Luxury indeed. When La Beauté Louis Vuitton landed on my desk earlier last week, I was immediately struck by how stunning and weighty the packaging is. The eyeshadow palettes honestly feel more like luxury leather goods than makeup, and the lipsticks and balms look more like an art piece you'd keep displayed on a shelf rather than a lip product that bounces around at the bottom of your bag. I'm admittedly not much of an eyeshadow person (I don't think I've worn powder shadow since 2017?), but I immediately gravitated towards the lip products and played around with the formulas to see how they'd make their way into my current lip combos. The balms are surprisingly glossy; they build up nicely and leave lips moisturized and supple (thanks to shea butter and hyaluronic acid) with just the right amount of shimmery tint that's more dewy than juicy. The lipsticks, while velvety-matte and full-coverage, also have a nice moisturizing effect too. Unlike many refillable beauty products I've tried, it's super simple to swap out the colors and pop a new shade into the case. Shade-wise, my favorites include the Nude Necessaire lipstick and the Tender Bliss balm. Tender Bliss is a shimmery pale pink that subtly plumps and tints lips for a no makeup makeup effect—it's one of those products I could see myself using every day. The big thing here is the cost. Even by luxury standards, La Beauté Louis Vuitton comes with a steep price tag. A Dior lip balm or Chanel lipstick will set you back $40 to $50, but Louis Vuitton's are more than three times that, which I was honestly surprised by. (I wrongly told our fashion editor they'd cost somewhere around $80 bucks, like Hermes' lipstick—oops.) Yes, the formulas are really nice—I'd expect nothing but perfection from Dame Pat McGrath, so this is no surprise—but unless your lipstick applies itself or literally has tattoo-level staying power, in the year 2025 lipstick is just lipstick. What you're largely paying for here is the branding, packaging, and luxury vibes. On that front, LV delivers. Thanks to brands like Rhode and Summer Fridays, people treat lip balms as more than makeup. They're like trending accessories or little status symbols, and I can totally see people wielding their little white and black tubes of LV Baume as a flex this fall. Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for more than a decade at Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
Refinery29
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Louis Vuitton Beauty Is Almost Here — & I Tried Everything First
Louis Vuitton has always been synonymous with fashion and travel accessories, and now, the iconic French maison is expanding its collection of luxury goods (including a fragrance range that launched in 2016) to bet big on makeup. Today marks a new chapter in the heritage brand's history with La Beauté Louis Vuitton, a debut collection of beauty products that combines signature LV house codes. And behind it all? Iconic makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath, as creative director. 'Working backstage for over 20 years at Louis Vuitton fashion shows, I am thrilled to now play such a key role in the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton, which is the result of extraordinary craftsmanship, creativity and innovation,' McGrath says via press release. The inaugural lineup includes lipstick, lip balm and a curated array of eyeshadow palettes, all conceived as cosmetics, yes, but also objets d'art to be kept, refilled and treasured for years to come. Let's start with LV Rouge lipstick. Available in 55 shades (a subtle nod to the Roman numerals LV) and two finishes (matte and satin), infused with lip-loving ingredients like shea butter and hyaluronic acid, plus waxes derived from rose, jasmine and mimosa flowers. Each lipstick bullet is stamped with the iconic LV monogram and features the signature monogram flower on the cap. Taking the sensorial experience to the next level, the lipsticks are scented with a custom floral fragrance developed by house perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. As I swiped on the various shades, they felt like the equivalent of couture on my lips; the shades are dimensional and beautifully pigmented, and feel comfortable and effortless on my lips. Monogram Rouge, a muted warm red that almost wears like a neutral, feels as effortlessly chic as French girl beauty always — and rather deceptively — appears. It doesn't feel makeup-y or lipstick-y, but rather like a luxury accessory that brings your entire look to life. Next, there's LV Baume — the most luxurious lip balm I have ever tried. Available in 10 shades (including clear), the hydrating formula adds a sheer tint that brings lips to life. (My favourite of the bunch: Monogram Touch, a sheer chocolate brown that echoes the unmistakable initials on the iconic LV canvas.) Like the lipsticks, the balms are also gently scented with a subtle raspberry-mint fragrance and are easily refillable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton) Last, but not least, adorn your eyelids with the LV Ombres eyeshadow quads, which are available in eight distinct colour stories. Ranging from luminous beige to lipstick-inspired (and surprisingly wearable) burgundy, the silky, pigmented shadows are gentle on the eyes, thanks to moisturising ingredients like plant-derived squalane and camelina flower oil extract. Best of all, the quads take the guesswork out of picking shades that work together in a single eye look. (These gorgeous palettes are also refillable, but note that each petal-shaped pan is magnetised individually and requires a bit of finesse to swap in and out.) The full collection drops on 25th August, so be sure to set those alarms if you want to own a piece of luxury beauty history. (And when we say 'luxury', we mean it: LV Rouge and LV Baume retail for £120 each, and LV Ombres go for £190.) 'I've always said makeup is more than product: it's performance, obsession and emotion,' McGrath says. 'This new chapter is about pushing craftsmanship into a new realm.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Louis Vuitton drops first-ever makeup collection with $160 lipstick & $250 eyeshadow, fans react to steep prices
Louis Vuitton has officially unveiled its first-ever makeup collection, La Beauté Louis Vuitton, marking the fashion house's entry into the beauty market. The collection was teased in March, when Louis Vuitton announced that renowned makeup artist and entrepreneur Dame Pat McGrath would join as creative director. The launch includes 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms, and 8 eyeshadow palettes, all set to be available from August 29. Lipsticks and lip balms collection The lipstick collection features 55 shades, split between 27 creamy and 28 matte finishes. The number 55 is a nod to Louis Vuitton's initials, LV, which also represent 55 in Roman numerals. The lipsticks are made using upcycled waxes from rose, jasmine, and mimosa flowers, as well as moisturizing shea butter and hyaluronic acid. Each lipstick comes in refillable packaging for sustainability, and a signature scent by LV's master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud includes mimosa, jasmine, and rose notes. The LV Baume lip balms feature ten shades, also with shea butter and hyaluronic acid. Signature hues include 051 Monogram Touch, a sheer version of Monogram Rouge; 030 Tender Bliss, a pink pearl shade; and 020 Rose Essentiel, a soft rosy color with subtle hints of mint and raspberry. Eyeshadow palettes The collection includes eight eyeshadow palettes, each with four shades. Each palette offers three everyday colors and one standout shade, in finishes ranging from matte to glitter. Some highlighted palettes are 896 Monogram Rouge, featuring red, brown, and caramel tones; 150 Beige Momento, inspired by Louis Vuitton leather; and 250 Nude Mirage, offering neutral rosy shades. Prices and fan reactions Lipsticks and balms are priced at $160, with refills starting at $70. Eyeshadow palettes cost around $250, with refills at $90. Diet Prada, the prominent Instagram fashion watchdog, highlighted the high prices of the collection in a recent post, which quickly drew a flood of comments from followers. One user wrote, 'There is absolutely no reason for a lipstick to cost $160. Not even if it was laced with gold.' Another user wrote, 'And once you put it on your face, who can tell it is LV? You're not going to walk around holding the damn palette.' Some questioned the need for luxury makeup, saying, 'As much as I love makeup, I'm also aware that no one, not one single person, needs a lipstick over $25.' The drugstore ones for $10 do the trick just fine. All these brands are cash-grabbing women to give the illusion that if you carry a brand-name lipstick, you're somewhat of an elite status.' Other users criticized the trend, with one noting, 'Every time another luxury brand launches makeup, it just feels like a thinly veiled money grab trying to capitalize on the lipstick effect, and honestly, I just refuse to fall for it.' The collection will be available on from August 29. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Emirates Woman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
Louis Vuitton launches an heirloom-worthy makeup collection by Pat McGrath
Louis Vuitton's foundational principle—the art of travel—finds its latest expression in the highly anticipated debut of La Beauté, its first makeup collection. Under the visionary direction of Dame Pat McGrath, this is not a mere extension but a profound homecoming. Louis Vuitton returns to its origins, reimagining the vanity cases and fragrance trunks of the 1920s for a new era of luxury beauty. La Beauté embodies luxury in motion. Each product is conceived as a portable objet d'art, designed to integrate seamlessly into the rhythm of a modern itinerary. The collection is an arsenal of elegance for the global citizen, offering lasting performance and impeccable style. With 55 richly pigmented lipsticks, 10 nourishing lip balms, and eight versatile eye shadow palettes, the edit provides a spectrum of possibilities for every destination and occasion. The commitment to craftsmanship is absolute. The sustainable, refillable packaging, primarily crafted from aluminum and brass, features a proprietary floral lock system inspired by the house's Monogram. This ensures each piece is not only beautiful but also an enduring treasure. Master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud has imbued the lipsticks with an exclusive olfactory signature of Grasse mimosa, jasmine, and rose, elevating the sensory experience. Formulas are infused with a high concentration of skincare ingredients, including upcycled floral waxes and hyaluronic acid, ensuring vivid color that also cares for the skin. The campaign, lensed by Steven Meisel and featuring house ambassador Hoyeon, captures this spirit of surreal, stylish journeying. Louis Vuitton has not simply created makeup; it has built a universe. La Beauté is a testament to the house's enduring legacy, transforming daily rituals into a luxurious voyage. The La Beauté Louis Vuitton collection hits counters for pre-sale on August 25, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied Feature Image: Supplied
