Rouge One

A Bronze Age 3600-year-old red lipstick was recently discovered in the Jiroft region of Iran. The colour and texture were not too dissimilar from today’s lipstick’s combination of wax and pigments. This ancient cosmetic was found encased in a tube-like container.

Beauty Editor Claudine Blythman Photography Philip Blythman Stylist Rachel Davis Hairstylist Sharon Robinson Set Designer Kate Sellers 

Ombre Satin Lips BYREDO in RED & BLUE.
Dress – Chloe. Roll neck Chloe. Jewellery – Margaux studios


Wear Red lipstick as a beauty focal point. Choose satin, sheer, matte, oil, gel or stained textures, in a precise or smudged, ombre way. 

All skin SUQQU The foundation in 105, Typology Serum Concealer in 01, Merit 1980 Brow in Blond, Suqqu Signature Eyeshadow Palette in 11, Iconic London Radiance Booster in Pearl Glow.


Sheer Lips NARS AFTERGLOW in HIGH VOLTAGE
Jewellery – Margaux studios

Gel Lips SHISEIDO GEL in REDWOOD
Dress – Amy Joyce. Jewellery – Margaux studios

Oil Lips MERIT in MARACHINO
Dress – Huishan Zhang. Bra – Kauf. Knickers – Kauf. Jewellery – Margaux studios


“A Bronze Age 3600-year-old red lipstick was found encased in a tube-like container ”


Satin Lips MAC in MAC RED.
Dress – Roland Mouret. White role neck – cos. Frill collar – bespoke. Jewellery – Margaux studios

Matte Lips MAKEUP FOREVER in BLOOMING RED
Dress – Palmer Harding

Stained Lips MERIT FLUSH BALM in ROUGE
Dress – Bernadette. Jewellery – Margaux studios

Smudged Lips ISAMAYA in CARDINAL
Dress – TSRRK. Jewellery – Margaux studios


Team credits

Beauty Editor: Claudine Blythman
Photographer: Philip Blythman
Styling: Rachel Davis @onerepresents
Hairstylist: Sharon Robinson using Hair By Sam McKnight
Model: Lei Johnson at Select Model
Set Designer: Kate Sellers
Stying Assistant: Lauren Glazer
Photography Assistant: George Zenko
Location: Shed London


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