As a terminally unfashionable sort of person, you know what you can do with your fashion weeks don’t you? Which is why you didn’t read a single LFW-related post on this here blog this year. Beauty weeks however… well, that’s a whole different ball game!
Fenwick (of Bond Street) have long been my favourite beauty destination whilst in London. The venue is less frenetic than that of Selfridges, the atmosphere calmer. The brands feel more “at home” and hand-picked, in a similar way to those at Liberty and they’re not afraid to clear their end of season beauty products at great prices. From cosmetics to fragrances, I’ve picked up some wonderful high-end bargains over the years.
So what’s this Beauty Week about then?
In celebration of the launch of the store’s online beauty department, Fenwick will be hosting a week-long event devoted to demonstrating the latest beauty looks, skin-care, and makeup. There will be a range of complimentary treatments available as well as demonstrations and surprise treats. I’ve outlined the happenings below:
Saturday September 28
- Martin Carter, pro-celebrity make up artist for Stila
- Bethany Burrill, make-up artist for Estee Lauder
- Ferdinand Cadavid and Chantecaille’s national artists
- 12-3pm meet Ray Burns, founder X-Ray fragrances
- Meet Sotiris Lovaris, national make-up artist for Lancome
Sunday September 29
- Carl Grownwald, fragrance consultant for Dior
- A free mini polish from Nails Inc. when you buy their monogram manicure kit
Monday September 30
- Meet Gun Novak, founder of FACE Stockholm
- The Clarins Beauty angels descend
- Meet the Cosmetics 27 beauty technician
Tuesday October 1
- Meet Julien Azencott, co-founder of customized Codage skincare
- Meet Noelle Herzog, MD for Karin Herzog
- Meet Midori Fujiyama from Shu Uemura
Wednesday October 2
- Meet Dominic Devetta, co-creator of Shay & Blue
- Guerlain’s Make-up artist, also October 3
- Andre Suard from Geilly Green demonstrates hair up-do’s
Thursday October 3
- Meet Dr. Marko Lens, founder of Zelens.
- 1-6pm, meet Flavien, founder of Touche by Flavien hair
- Christopher Howells, national artist from Laura Mercier
Friday October 4
- Fred Letailleur, YSL’s international make-up artist
- Benoit Dumont, Nars’s international make-up artist
- James Read, founder of James Read Tan
- Meet Andrea Maack, founder of Andrea Maack fragrances
- Jo Martin, national make-up artist for Paul & Joe
- Christopher Howells, national artist for Laura Mercier
Saturday October 5
- Nars, James Read, Paul & Joe, Andrea Maack and Laura Mercier
- Tina Sogaard from Karin Herzog
Rather helpfully, no appointments are necessary… so if you find yourself in the area with a spare half hour, you’ll be welcomed at any event. For further information and more details, you can follow @FenwickBondSt on Twitter or ring the store on: 020 7629 9161
Will you be popping by for your beauty fix?
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