Marie Claire France: Harold James Special

Brand

Marie Claire France

Date

Sep 2025

Description

The Harold James Special for Marie Claire France is a beauty editorial series focusing on precise, high-contrast cosmetic applications. Featuring photography by Driu Crilly and Tiago Martel, the work leans into macro and graphic techniques to highlight intricate detail in makeup artistry. The project captures vivid color stories, from dual-toned royal blue eyeliner to high-gloss metallic red and gold lip finishes. Alongside the beauty portraits, the series includes a studio portrait of makeup artist Harold James, showcasing the interplay between clean studio aesthetics and detailed pigment work. Key creative contributions include makeup artistry by Harold James, hair styling by Stephane Lancien, and casting by Barbara Blanchard, with on-camera appearances by models Beck Hume and Koujayn Wiew.

Style

Editorial, Vertical

Techniques

Beauty Light

Industries

Cosmetics

Context

Editorial