'La Revelation Originelle'

S/S 2016 'La Revelation Originelle'

The Spring/Summer 20116 Makeup Collection from Givenchy Beauty will be released in Europe and America in March 2016, whilst Asia receives this collection in January 2016. The collection, named 'La Revelation Originelle', is somewhat reminiscent of the past, with a surge of pastel tones and vivid hues. This makeup collection by Givenchy contains the focus product 'Poudre Lumber Originelle', an illuminating powder, with a matte finish. The product aims to soften the skin's look, without leaving a shimmer. Other products in the collection include colourful eyeshadows, a selection of pinks for the lips, nails and eyes, grey mascaras, and liquid eyeliners in various colours. I found this collection very intriguing when researching, down to the choice of colours that Givenchy have chosen to create. Their Spring/Summer 2016 catwalk was full of black, white and golds, however there is very little in this collection. The colours are fun and light, which totally contrasts the look of the catwalk. There is however, a clever way in which Givenchy has managed to tie the products to the catwalk. The pattern, particularly used in the highlight powder, is the same as those found in the dresses of the catwalk. I find this very interesting, as Givenchy have managed to subtly tie this collection to the catwalk.  I think that it would be interesting to try and use some of these colours in my own images that I will be taking, as long as they still have the Givenchy look. I really like the colours that have been released in this collection by Givenchy, as they are very light and fun, and well suited to the Spring season. The beauty shot used for the campaign is angelic and light, which is similar to the makeup. Givenchy have used similar colours and tones in the background, in the pattern of light reflecting off glass. There is an emphasis on radiating light in this image, particularly through the use of the background, but also in the makeup. I think that Givenchy chose to use the highlight powder as their focus product for this collection, whilst all of the other products compliment it.

HOVHANNISYAN, A. (2015) ‘Givenchy “La Revelation Originelle”’, 21 December. Available at: http://www.fashionisers.com/perfumes-makeup/givenchy-la-revelation-2016-makeup/ (Accessed: 20 February 2016).

Originelle Makeup Collection for Givenchy (2016) Available at: http://www.makeup4all.com/givenchy-la-revelation-originelle-makeup-collection-for-spring-2016/ (Accessed: 20 February 2016).