Chanel Wit and Wisdom
No- Chanel doesn't pay me to shill for them. If only! It's just that they do such a notable job at being fresh and fun. For example, I'd like to draw your attention to two beautiful little films that show exactly why we love this classic car of a company.
The first is a short animation by Chanel's magical Creative Director and makeup artist extraordinaire Peter Phillips. Like any good superhero, his outward demeanor is quiet and measured, hiding the brilliance beneath. For not only can he make you look like a million dollars with a few swift movements of his hands- he can bring makeup to vivid, humorous LIFE!
Brilliant, no?
The second film is a companion piece, that gets behind the scenes with Philips, and is by one of my favorite young filmmakers, the lovely and talented Crystal Moselle. (I first saw a student film of hers about ten years ago, when she was 19 or so. In less then five minutes, she created a piece of full terror and beauty, and it's no wonder she's doing so well today.) Peter Philips will charm you with his grace and humility, and you will at once understand why he is a beautiful dreamer.
It's commendable that Chanel's beauty team puts these things out there! From a certain angle, if they weren't careful, the brand could be seen as fusty and old-fashioned (something Dior Beaute bumps against sometimes, I think, in their beauty marketing, and Guerlain certainly does.) But by taking risks with color and media, and by not fearing the offbeat, they manage to not only stay in the conversation, but lead it, without losing their core customer! What other company has a waiting list for their latest nail polish and also one (or five) of the most classic fragrances of all time? Can't think of one, can you?
The first is a short animation by Chanel's magical Creative Director and makeup artist extraordinaire Peter Phillips. Like any good superhero, his outward demeanor is quiet and measured, hiding the brilliance beneath. For not only can he make you look like a million dollars with a few swift movements of his hands- he can bring makeup to vivid, humorous LIFE!
Brilliant, no?
The second film is a companion piece, that gets behind the scenes with Philips, and is by one of my favorite young filmmakers, the lovely and talented Crystal Moselle. (I first saw a student film of hers about ten years ago, when she was 19 or so. In less then five minutes, she created a piece of full terror and beauty, and it's no wonder she's doing so well today.) Peter Philips will charm you with his grace and humility, and you will at once understand why he is a beautiful dreamer.
It's commendable that Chanel's beauty team puts these things out there! From a certain angle, if they weren't careful, the brand could be seen as fusty and old-fashioned (something Dior Beaute bumps against sometimes, I think, in their beauty marketing, and Guerlain certainly does.) But by taking risks with color and media, and by not fearing the offbeat, they manage to not only stay in the conversation, but lead it, without losing their core customer! What other company has a waiting list for their latest nail polish and also one (or five) of the most classic fragrances of all time? Can't think of one, can you?
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