Celebrity Coverage
Get ready with Cleopatra Coleman for a truncated premiere
Photos: Kathlyn Almeida
Cleopatra Coleman is slowly rising to the highest with roles in movies similar to and . Starting today, she will be seen within the highly anticipated FX miniseries inspired by the film ESPN 30 on 30 podcasts Coleman plays V Stiviano, a model and former lover of former Clippers owner Donald Sterling. And eventually night’s premiere in Los Angeles, she rightly channeled her inner Queen Cleopatra.
For the make-up artist Sir John, which meant centering the eyes. “I chose a powerful feline structure, perfect for Cleopatra’s namesake.” He used it when it got here to creating that focus visible KISS The essential character of Rebel Lashes, Danessa Myricks Groundworks Paletteone sec Danessa Myricks Blurring Balm AND Saie Beauty liquid bronzer it offered a bronze glow. To recreate a similar look, Sir John says, “it’s really key to be strategic about the highlights and what should look matte. This is how you create an extreme, supernatural dimension.”
But even before glamorous makeup was created, as Sir John says, “it all started with a dress.” Specifically, a structured silver mini chosen by the stylist Jason Rembert. “Both Cleopatra and I love supporting the successor,” says Rembert. “I contacted designer Weijing Xiao on Instagram. In the form-fitting Cleopatra, she immediately knew it was a premiere gown.
This hunch stemmed from the undeniable fact that Coleman – who typically experiments with fashion with vintage, Margiela and McQueen – desired to “embody the quintessential bad girl vibe” for the evening. “I thought this dress was sassy, bold and distinctive… and that’s what makes V Stiviano stand out,” she says. “The dress is each a nod to the infamous V reflective visors and a nod to Donyale Luna from “
To top all of it off? Sir John’s described “rebellious hair” was delivered to life by none other Larry Sims using all Flawless by Gabrielle Union products. “It gave Jolie time in meetings,” Coleman says.
“That’s what I really like about fashion. It doesn’t need to be only one thing,” he adds. “Fashion is about storytelling. it can be your armor, it can be your comfort, it can be anything you want. Like her passion for acting, when it comes to preparation: “I really like collaborating with individuals who encourage me, push me into latest territories and who bring out the most effective in me.”
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Base
A soft, warm base for dark, sensual Coleman make-up.
The base behind her dark, sensual eyes.
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Expressive eye
Sir John conceals and shapes his expressive eye look.
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In Her Beauty Bag
Putting the look together required a delicious mélange of Danessa Myricks, KISS and Saie Beauty products.
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Setting the tone
Sims and Sir John worked together, seamlessly mixing each looks.
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Hair techniques
Sims demonstrates a technique for styling her cherry red hair.
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Flawless hair care
Flawless by Gabrielle Union is the plain selection in hair care.
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Powdery perfection
The fluffy brush gives her makeup a completion.
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Naked
Coleman shows Jolie the fact during a photo shoot while getting ready.
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Black pumps are a girl’s best friend
There isn’t any such thing as having too many black heels to pick from.
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Finish
Last minute alterations are a must after the dress is placed on.
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Metallic moment for nails
Her minimalist nail look by Chaun Legend is complemented by maximum French suggestions and silver glitter.
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Cinderella cut
Stylist Jason Rembert takes care of securing the ball’s face.
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Ready to go
Finding natural light is at all times the most effective selection for a pre-premiere photo shoot.
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A kiss goodbye
Just before leaving, Coleman blows us a kiss goodbye.
