I’ve chosen the sin of Lust, defined as strong sexual desire, because I think that sexual desire shouldn’t be as shameful as it historically has been, particularly towards queer people who’ve had to hide their attraction.
The look will take inspiration from bondage wear, which I will look into the history of and how it’s been used in high fashion.
I’ll also be researching what it means for something to be avant-garde, as well as makeup for both runway fashion and editorial and case studies from both parts of the industries.
Fashion and Editorial Research
What is makeup for fashion?
What is makeup for editorial?
Case studies of hair and makeup artists for fashion and editorial
Runway Fashion- Dominic Skinner
Editorial- Sandy Nicha
Nichakamol Everett, more commonly known as Sandy Nicha, is an editorial makeup artist based in New York City. She moved to New York from Thailand at a young age, where she was inspired by the creative scene in the city. She’s worked for a variety of magazine clients, including many editions of Vogue and Elle around the world, L’Officiel, Ladygunn and Numero Netherlands. She’s also worked for advertising campaigns for fashion brand Prabal Gurung, jewellery brand Adore Adorn and R.E.M Beauty. Sandy Nicha consistently pushes for inclusivity in the beauty industry. She also has a successful social media presence from creating content on TikTok and Instagram talking about her experience in the industry and giving advice to beginner makeup artists in the editorial industry.
References:
“Sandy Nicha – Makeup Artist.” MODELS.com, 2019, models.com/people/sandy-nicha. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
“ABOUT | Sandynicha.” Sandynicha, 2024, www.sandynicha.com/about. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
“MAKEUP | Sandynicha.” Sandynicha, 2024, www.sandynicha.com/portfolio. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.