A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEAUTY: CHRISTIAAN HOUTENBOS

The typical photo shoot revolves around the ideas of the photographer of the creative director, with makeup artists and hairstylists working as a support team. We wanted to celebrate these beauty experts in their own right, so we gave hairstylist Christiaan Houtenbos the opportunity to realize his own vision of A Different Kind of Beauty.

See the rest of our series A Different Kind of Beauty here.

By: Christiaan Houtenbos

A Different Kind of Beauty: Makeup by Fara Homidi

In the latest edition of our beauty portfolio, the makeup artist explores her fascination with oil slicks in an arresting image of Paloma Elsesser that is nothing less than “a bit of magic.”

Gucci Westman's Beauty Picks

The celebrated makeup artist and founder of consciously-crafted beauty line Westman Atelier shares her very own must-haves.

Native Beauty Sets a New Standard for Natural Skin Care

A new all-natural skincare line launches in China with a moisture-locking serum meant to recreate the softness and healthiness of a newborn’s skin.

The Last Magazine Hosts a Dinner for Native Beauty

An intimate performance by serpentwithfeet helped close out an evening at Roman and Williams Guild celebrating Lisa Qi’s brand-new all-natural beauty line.

A Different Kind of Beauty: Hair by Bob Recine

The master hairstylist shares a powerfully phallic sculpture created from hair and “all kinds of debris” as part of his ongoing, open-ended meditation on body parts in our continuing beauty series.

NEW YORK BY THE LAST MAGAZINE: GLOSSIER FOUNDER EMILY WEISS SAYS EVERYONE IS AN INFLUENCER

Having made her name with her blog Into the Gloss, the Glossier founder is reinventing the industry for a new generation by highlighting the voices of everyday women.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEAUTY: SHAY ASHUAL

The celebrated hairstylist and wigmaker details his artistic process and shares an unnervingly realistic creation in the latest edition of our beauty portfolio.

EMILY WEISS'S BEAUTY PICKS

The founder and CEO of Glossier shares her must-have beauty products straight off her own countertop.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEAUTY: AKKI

Hairstylist AKKI riffs on the ever-present braid trend in this hallucinatory, kaleidoscopic image from our series A Different Kind of Beauty.

HANNAH MURRAY'S BEAUTY PICKS

The dedicated makeup artist and Topshop’s exclusive beauty consultant offers up her go-to makeup products fresh from her latest job.

ROSE-MARIE SWIFT’S BEAUTY PICKS

The celebrated makeup artist and founder of organic cosmetics line RMS Beauty gives us a look inside her personal kit.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEAUTY: AARON DE MEY

In the latest edition of our beauty portfolio, the innovative makeup artist offers a vibrant, colorful look with a hint of psychedelia and Ziggy Stardust throw in.

LE LABO X HIRO CLARK T-SHIRTS

A new collaboration between the fragrance house and the Los Angeles t-shirt company offers scented shirts that hint at long nights and mornings after.

JOYA'S BESPOKE FRAGRANCES

A new custom service from the celebrated fragrance lab—which counts Opening Ceremony, Rodarte, Barneys, and J.Crew as clients—offers the opportunity to craft a scent of one’s own.

THE LAST GIFT GUIDE

With the holidays around the corner, we’ve gathered together a selection of cheeky, clever, and meaningful presents to help you brighten someone’s season as we head into 2017.