MANILA, Philippines - For autumn/winter 2014, MAC is creating looks for over 200 shows — that’s 2,000 eyeliners, 1,400 lip products, 1,250 eye pencils, 3,810 mascara wands, 800 eyelashes, and approximately 800 hours backstage! Fashion week must always leave them dazed and confused — but just the thrill of being there — heck, the surprise Stormtroopers alone — must make it worth the early mornings and late nights. But what do the MAC makeup mavericks have to say?
Worst item ever forgotten during Fashion Week:
• “I never want to be caught backstage without my Clear Brow Set.†- MAC senior artist, US, Tiffany Johnston
• “My call sheet: I like to know where I’m going and when!†- MAC director of makeup artistry, APAC, James Molloy
Favorite hashtags used by senior Artists during Fashion Week:
• Val Garland’s famous catch phrase: #Validated - MAC senior artist, US, Nicole Thompson
• #Deadonmyfeet - MAC senior artist, US, John Stapleton
• #FashionWeak (usually at the end of Paris) - James Molloy
Power ballad of choice during Fashion Week:
• “This past season it was all Lana Del Rey all the time. Moody and ethereal ... it kept me feeling great.†- MAC director of makeup artistry, US, Gregory Arlt
• “I keep high energy music on blast, like Brazil by Deadmau5!†- MAC director of makeup Artistry, US, Romero Jennings
• “Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of The Heart; everyone knows the words so it’s always a great team singalong.†- MAC senior artist, UK, Pablo Rodriguez
Most neglected — or honed in on — food group during fashion month:
• “It’s all about Pret-A-Manger sandwiches on-the-go. I think I keep them in business. And martinis at night are a must!†- Gregory Arlt
• “I typically eat pretty well, but wash it all down with more wine than usual.†- James Molloy
• “Is coffee a food group?†- MAC senior artist, US, Regan Rabanal