I had the fortunate opportunity to be invited by Illamasqua to meet their maker (pun not intended!) Julian Kynaston, founder of Illamasqua.
It was a lovely intimate Q&A session, with just a few of the girls and Julian, talking about everything Illamasqua, very informative and sweet. And check out his suit and makeup! Like a boss!
A few bullet points to sum up my evening, written for your scanning pleasure:
- Illamasqua is dipping their toes into the fragrance market, they will be releasing them later this year. A hint, they will be made from flowers that only bloom at night! So Illamasqua~
- Julian runs Illamasqua like he would a band, as music is one of the main things that inspires him. (I can completely relate!!) Each time he releases a collection, it is like releasing an album.
- Makeup knows no age, nor gender and that no matter what your age, gender, height, weight is, makeup is for everyone. Makeup does not discriminate.
- Julian has no favourite Illamasqua product, they are all his children loved equally 🙂
- The S.O.P.H.I.E foundation is as you know, a massive deal to Illamasqua, a charity they will always continue to support.
- Julian is an incredibly tall man, my photo are very very deceiving (as he was sitting the whole time)
All in all, a very enjoyable night, it’s always great to get a bit of an insight into the face behind the brand 🙂 I feel like I better understand where Illasmaqua’s philosophy and dreams come from. Thank you Illamasqua for such an insightful evening.
Jimmy, taking out photos like the pro he is!
The man has an incredible suit! I completely agree: makeup shouldn’t discriminate.
I’m dying to know how it was made hehe, I love that makeup is for everyone 🙂
aww – bummed I missed out Friday night but so excited to hear about the upcoming fragrance.
Were any dates mentioned?
Missed you 🙁 <3
No dates yet, I think he may have mentioned August or September? Or not 100% sure! Very excited 😀
Wow, he really does look LIKE A BOSS! How awesome!
Muahaha, wish my boss dressed like this!
I cannot believe I missed him! Stupid rain 🙁 What a fun evening!
The weather that day was absolutely awful!! Wed – Fri was just horrid, I’m so surprised I’m not sick yet…. *touch wood* Looking forward to seeing you soon tho <3
What a great event! I always like finding out how brands started or what there story is, so inspiring! Great post.
He was rather inspiring 🙂 Thank you <3 <3
I love your blog! Following you now 🙂
Thank you! I was so excited when I discovered you were Aussie, I just had to follow!
Rad suit, love makeup not discriminating=)
And the idea of an Illamasqua fragrance? Be still my beating heart! I am so on that train!
I’m dying to know what the fragrances will be too! Not to mention what the packaging will be like 😀