Japanese Quirkiness (Oh and Meet Myf)

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Japanese Quirkiness (Oh and Meet Myf)

Fearless, bright colors, out-of-this world fashion choices and anime are all things that make me think of Japanese culture. I always wish I could have the guts to put myself together like that. Backstage at the Jason Wu show proved no different. (it may have given me a little more inspiration!). The hair was eclectic, crimped extensions strewn everywhere from on the tables to models alike. Hair Stylist Kevin Ryan of RsessionTools was hard at work, flipping buns, double-ponying straight hair, bobby pins disappearing like magic. His words on the style: “Simple, clean, quirky.” Straightforward enough for you?

Kevin Ryan with Chanel Iman

Revlon makeup artist, Gucci Westman, was inspired by designer Jason Wu’s own inspiration. Not only were his clothes (the prints, the colors and the textures) her go-to for the theme behind today’s show, but the designer’s trip to Japan made everything come alive.

Gucci Westman putting the final touches on a model

“I’ve been inspired by trips to Japan many times so I can relate. He was saying, I want it to be like a graphic Japanese kid. I immediately thought eyeliner, a square shape, because the Japanese really love their eyeliner and I love how they dress. They’re so brave and they’re sense of dress is just so inspiring. I was really excited, especially because his clothes are amazing.”

Products such as Revlon Matte Eye Shadow, a Rosy Glow Cream Blush and 3D Extreme Mascara were used

The Look Can Be Yours: Gucci swears that “it’s not very difficult.” By using creamy textures and eyeliners, along with a shade in the corner, (she was using “Venetian Blue”) the look will really pop and become playful and animated.

Let’s not forget about Myf