Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup and Beyond….
Time & Location
May 22, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Los Angeles, 2100 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
Guests
About the Event
Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup
With author/historian Gabriela Hernandez & Celebrity makeup artist Blondie
Gabriela A. Hernandez, CEO of Besame Cosmetics and author of Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup, will give an illustrated presentation focusing on the history of cosmetics in cinema. Beginning in the earliest days of film’s use of greasepaint to the introduction of Max Factors’ Pan-Cake makeup for the technicolor camera.
In addition, celebrity makeup artist Blondie will be on hand to discuss current makeup looks and how the past influences the present and future.
As part of the current exhibit, Meet the Stars: 100 Years of MGM Studios and the Golden Age of Hollywood, the original makeup cases of silent star Mae Murray, dancer Ann Miller and comedian Oliver Hardy are all on display.
Special additional guests will be announced.