THE COLOR OF BEAUTY

makeup range encompassing lipsticks and accessories, Beauty is the brand’s latest métier, the 16th for Hermès. The historic saddler asked Bali Barret, artistic director of the women’s universe,” says Bali. “” The lipstick collection consists of twenty-four shades, including Rouge Hermès, Rouge Casaque, Rose Inouï and Beige Naturel, alongside Rose Dakar, Orange Boîte and Rouge Bleu. Fine and smooth, silky and sensual, the textures deposit a light film to cover the lips at a single stroke. With a matt or satin finish, the lipsticks are reminiscent of the house’s leathers. To add the final sophisticated touch, Christine Nagel, the brand’s fragrance director, created a natural, subtly plant-inspired scent for the lipstick. Rouge Hermès enjoys notes of sandalwood, arnica and angelica. Lastly, Pierre Hardy, creative director of Hermès jewellery and Hermès shoes, designed the tube. Cylindrical, it is made from lacquered metal, with brushed gold and black or white with orange, green or blue. And, of course, the famous golden H engraved on the tube cap. Each rechargeable tube has a magnetic closure for the ultimate in luxury. The brand’s celebrated orange box is made from recycled cardboard. Other beauty objects accompany the lipstick: a moisturizing lip care balm, Poppy lip shine, a universal lip pencil, and a lip brush in lacquered wood, and leather cases, one of which has a detachable handbag mirror. Chic and simple just like Hermès!