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TOM MUNRO Photographer, “Behind the Smile” What was this shoot like? “We were in Malibu, a stone’s throw from the water. The weather was perfect. Julia was perfect. I photographed her as naturally as possible so her beauty and personality radiated.” When did you first become aware of Julia Roberts? “Pretty Woman. I thought, Wow.” How do you warm up your subjects? “I treat everyone like a lovely person, with respect.” Favorite social-media platform? “Instagram, to stay in touch with my friends.” Which photographer’s portraits inspire you most? “Irving Penn’s.” MARIO TESTINO Photographer, “Best of Beauty” What was your vision for the story? “I was inspired by the casual use of light and color in images from the ’70s, hence the backlight and sun on the model, Cameron Russell.” What…
I just happened upon your Salma Hayek cover story. It was lovely and refreshing to see photos that have not been overairbrushed— Ms. Hayek is stunning. Thank you for showcasing her true beauty. Mary Pedone Howard via Facebook @Allure_magazine Thank you for the wonderful #salmahayek cover. Her beauty and perfect features remind me of Marilyn Monroe. #classic @SamaraRiviera via Twitter WCW Oh, Salma, you’re beautiful!! @allure “And let’s not forget that if we are not of Native American descent, then we all came to this country from somewhere else!” —Salma Hayek @foshnigity via Instagram Just picked up the new August issue. Great choice to have Salma Hayek on the cover. Beautiful! Dominique Pauyo via Facebook Love me some @EmilioPucci in the wind @Allure_magazine August issue, shot by Sebastian Kim &…
Amy Forman Taub Forman Taub is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. What did you think about the process? “It’s really ambitious. I’m mainly exposed to products geared toward physicians, so it was amazing to see how many products are out there!” What product really stood out to you? “The Erasa XEP 30. The results were remarkable for wrinkles.” What are your old faithfuls? “Sunscreen with zinc oxide and Neocutis growth factors have been in my regimen forever.” Jim Hammer Hammer is a cosmetic chemist and the founder of Mix Solutions in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, which formulates beauty and household products and pharmaceuticals. What product most excited you? “Living Proof dry shampoo. There are quite a few on the market. But because of this…
16th: Approximate century indigo-dyed stiff cotton pants first became popular in Nîmes, France, and Genoa, Italy; for centuries, they would be favored by sailors. “De Nîmes” (French for “from Nîmes”) is the origin of the word “denim.” 139,121: Patent number obtained by Nevada tailor Jacob Davis and businessman Levi Strauss in 1873 for the first riveting process for denim jeans, which increased their strength and made them a durable uniform for miners, farmers, and mechanics. 3: Approximate number of inches too long that 1870s Levi’s buyers would order their jeans. The fabric would shrink when washed, but until then, men would cuff the legs and use the folds to store tobacco. 1951: Year singer Bing Crosby was refused entry to a Canadian hotel (until an employee recognized him) because he…
1 Is Julia Roberts really a star? If you were a fly on the wall at ALLURE’s cover shoot with her, you may have asked yourself that. A) She drove herself to the Malibu house. B) Her three children (ages ten, ten, and eight) sat in the backseat. C) She arrived on time, despite the house’s driveway being tricky to spot from the highway. 2 Roberts flicked through the selection of cozy turtleneck sweaters and flowing hippie dresses and said, “This is the best clothing rack I’ve ever seen!” Her kids apparently felt the same way about the accessories table, where they browsed through the hats and scarves. 3 Photographer Tom Munro was inspired by old Life magazine spreads that captured celebrities at home. Of course, this “reality” wasn’t real:…
