Peter Philips, the Belgian makeup artist and creative and image director for Dior, brought a unique and scintillating metallic eyeshadow palette to the haute couture show. His collaboration with Jonathan Anderson, Dior's sole creative director, resulted in a relaxed and chilled atmosphere backstage, despite the high-stakes nature of the event. The makeup looks for the show were a result of a few days of fittings, where Philips and Anderson discussed the beauty looks for the show. Philips brought a new eyeshadow palette with green-ish shades, including chartreuse, peacock greens, and soft metallic pastels, which he swatched against accessories and fabrics to create five different looks. The result was a restrained and luminous makeup look, with skin that was luminous rather than obviously perfected, cheeks gently warmed with peach or pink, and lips finished simply with Dior Addict Lip Maximiser. Philips' approach to makeup is to complete the designer's vision, not overtake it, and he is aware of the demands placed on Anderson's role as a creative director who oversees every aspect of the house. The collaboration between Philips and Anderson extends beyond the runway, as Anderson has begun collaborating on Dior Beauty packaging, reinterpreting details from handbags and accessories across lipstick cases and palettes. The result is a visual language that blends fashion and beauty, with a focus on glowy skin as the canvas. This collaboration is a testament to the power of creative partnerships in the fashion industry, where the fusion of artistic vision and technical expertise can result in a truly unique and captivating experience.
