Makeup artist Yadim was recently appointed to the role of international makeup designer for Christian Dior. Yadim got his start in New York and after completing several runway seasons on his own landed a spot on Pat McGrath’s team where he spent a couple very important years. He has since gone on to work with top artists and publications in the industry and his latest Dior appointment is richly deserved. Yadim spoke with Models.com on the occasion of this latest achievement. [Models.com]
Donatella Versace spoke with Style.com’s Tim Blanks during a live interview at Oxford University Union in the United Kingdom this week. The occasion enabled Versace speak about the challenges she faced in the wake of her brother Gianni’s tragic murder. Those 15 intervening years have marked a tremendous period of growth for Donatella the designer, but also Versace the brand. In regard to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Donatella had a wish, “I’d put her in black – she never wears black – and add a little leather, maybe. A little rock ’n’ roll.” Yeah, Donatella! [Vogue.co.uk]
Speaking of the Queen Elizabeth II, her Diamond Jubilee, a celebration of sixty years on the throne, is in full swing. WWD examines the excitement for the United Kingdom’s second-longest-reigning monarch, which to be completely honest is a welcome diversion from the media mania for London 2012. [WWD]
Slowdance of Brooklyn will soon release a new 7-inch single, the A-side of which can be heard at Stereogum. Slowdance features Ford Models staff alumnus Sam Koppelman on drums. [Stereogum]
Ming Xi (Ford) | Vogue服饰与美容 December 2011 (Photography: Daniel Jackson; Makeup: Yadim)
