Archive for Term: Brushes & Tools

During Second World War, young Arnold Langer makes a brave decision. If he comes home safely from the frontline, he will start his own company. But in 1945, his parental home in Berlin is in ruins and the future is uncertain. His fiancée Waltraud is waiting for him, she studied chemistry just like he did. After the war they marry and Arnold founds Kryolan with a partner. The cosmetics company is now over 70 years old and has conquered the theaters and film sets all over the world with its products. During Berlin’s division in the center of the Cold War, Arnold Langer has to fight against a thousand obstacles. When the Wall is built in 1961, he succeeds in taking over the biggest competitor. From then on things steadily get better. In the seventies, his son Wolfram opens the door to the important US market and thus to Hollywood. Together with his wife Malgorzata, he founded subsidiaries in Poland and India and acquired representations all over the world. Their two sons are in the management and their wives support them in marketing and make-up application. A success story about three generations that began with Arnold Langer's vision. He is now 96 and can look back on a remarkable life with his wife at his side. Author: Rolf Pflücke Details: 264 pages, English

This stunning showcase of work by award-winning make-up artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis features over 200 images created specifically for the book, including photography by Rankin. The looks are inspired by paintings, sculpture, cinema and performance arts, with references to Picasso, Warhol, Giacometti, Cleopatra, Mad Men and Sin City. Step-by-step deconstructions show the techniques used to create some of the looks, alongside tips from professional make-up artists, fashion designers and celebrity stylists. Co-written by Hannah Kane, this is a treasure trove of inspiration and information for anyone who works, or aspires to work, in the fashion and beauty industries. Details: 208 pages, English