The finishing touches were wholly individual. Some models were left with just the subtle makeup details while others were adorned with Philip Treacy’s iconic Word Hats—“Dior,” “Flow,” and “Star” floating above their heads—and a select dozen or so had their eyes carefully lined with Swarovski crystals.
The crystal shade—which Philips describes as a “soft, champagne-peachy pink”—is reminiscent of LA sunsets, Academy Awards, and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lion. “We’re just following the roots of the lashes and gluing each one with eyelash glue. Then extend it out one crystal or two, just a small wing.” Though, he notes, it’s still subtle. “Too much and the look becomes Showgirls,” he adds, referencing the iconic beauty look worn by Elizabeth Berkley.
Crystals, of course, are perfectly on par with Los Angeles too. “Yesterday, I took a moment to visit a crystal shop in the Fashion District,” Philips says. “I felt totally high on all the sparkles. There is something so magical about them, whether it’s crystals from the earth or for fashion.”
Photographed by Huy Luong
Photographed by Huy Luong
Photographed by Huy Luong
