Linda Cantello - Makeup Artist

[Hanne]

Image and article from Fashionclick.com March 2001

New York (USA) – Linda Cantello, one of the world's most respected and experienced make-up artists, launches her signature makeup and skin care line this April. Aptly called "Linda Cantello," and after several delays, the collection will first be available in the US and England.

Speaking with Fashionclick.com, Cantello explained the philosophy behind her new line, "We actually have an expression. It’s "Clean color, adjustable skin care for the 21st century." And it’s basically 21st century technology and integrity, because I think lots of people lay claim to different makeup and it’s not true. The makeup line I’ve done really does do what I say it does. The products and colors do do what I say they do."
Linda Cantello's words are strong, but it is the strength of experience. Her career started in the early 80s and, since then, she has worked with top names in the worlds of fashion and beauty.
She has also been commissioned by MAC and Kanebo to recast their color lines; has worked in high-luxury advertising campaigns (Yves Saint-Laurent, Givenchy, Cerruti, Ungaro and collaborated with top photographers (Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Steven Meisel, Patrick Demarchelier) as well as with the best fashion and beauty publications.
Her list of fashion designer clients is a true who's who of fashion including Helmut Lang, Prada, Calvin Klein and Versace. Celebrities such as Elton John, Uma Thurman, Tom Hanks or Björk have also been touched by her expertise. Cantello states, "I have worked on countless runway shows. I’m not some kind of upstart who came along and said ‘ok, I’ve done two shows and I can do a makeup line.’ I really do have experience and I’m trying to bring that to the real woman.
I’m a real woman and I wanted to translate what I do, to make it accessible to every woman. I want every woman to feel as sexy and good about herself as she can."
Featuring high-tech packaging with a blue iridescent finish (for a 21st century look) with a 30s inspired logo (for a touch of glamour), Linda Cantello cosmetics will launch with 75 products.
The star of the collection is its "Forget Foundation," a mousse skin perfector that uses light diffusers and minimal pigment that enhances glow while blurring imperfections. Cantello cosmetics is expected to do US$3.5 million at retail in the first 12 months.

 

[Hanne]

from joemanagement.com

Linda Cantello established herself in the late eighties, and since has collaborated with every major photographer in the industry, from Irving Penn and Richard Avedon to Steven Klein and David Sims. Her makeup regularly appears in all of the fashion and beauty books, from American, British, Italian, and French Vogue and Harpers Bazaar, to I-D and Dazed and Confused. Her advertising clients include almost all the major cosmetics companies and fashion houses. Linda Cantello’s influence has a broad and impressive reach, but perhaps she is best known for the innovative looks she sends down the runways each season.

After graduating London’s Harrow Art School with a degree in Fine Art, Cantello moved to Rome and invented herself as a makeup artist. Having found her way into fashion, Cantello quickly established herself in London, Paris, Milan and New York.

Cantello has helped create some of the most iconic fashion advertising of our time, with Nick Knight, Javier Vallhonrat, and Paolo Roversi in Paris, David Sims in London and Richard Avedon and Steven Klein in New York.

Cantello has now launched her own makeup line, which bears her name, and also is the artistic advisor to Yves Saint Laurent Beaute line.

Cantello’s clients range from Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Jil Sander, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Gucci, Yohji Yamamoto, Stella McCartney, Max Mara, Richard Tyler, Chloe, Cerruti, Lanvin, Martine Sitbon, Jean Colonna, Calvin Klein, Helmut Lang, Giorgio Armani, Guy Laroche, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, John Galliano, Carolina Herarra, etc.


Photographers: David Sims, Michael Thompson, Steven Klein, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Nick Knight, Paolo Roversi, Martin Brading, Miles Aldridge, Peter Lindbergh, Mario Testino, Solve Sundsbo, etc.

 

[ellastica]

i can't believe this is only the third post for this prolific make-up artist

my scan

 

[flyme2themoon]

Out of all the (makeup) looks from the fall/winter 2010.2011 shows, what Linda created for Giorgio Armani was easily the most memorable:
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Source: wwd.com and style.com

 

[flyme2themoon]

2010 Covers

US Vogue June 2010
Actress: Blake Lively
Photographer: Mario Testino
Stylist: Tonne Goodman
Hair: Oribe
Makeup: Linda Cantello


Source: Scanned by vogue28


US Vogue February 2010
Actress: Jessica Biel
Photographer: Mario Testino
Stylist: Tonne Goodman
Hair: Oribe
Makeup: Linda Cantello


Source: Scanned by surrealseven


V #64
Actress: Kirsten Dunst
Photographer: Mario Testino
Stylist: Nicola Formichetti
Hair: Christiaan
Makeup: Linda Cantello


Source: vmagazine.com via testinofan and models.com

 

[flyme2themoon]

V #64
"The Art of Being Kirsten Dunst"
Actress: Kirsten Dunst
Photographer: Mario Testino
Stylist: Nicola Formichetti
Hair: Christiaan
Makeup: Linda Cantello



Source: vmagazine.com via testinofan

 

[flyme2themoon]

Vogue Russia May 2010
"Россия, которую не потеряли"
Models: Iris Strubegger & Heidi Mount
Photographer: Paolo Roversi
Stylist: Sheila Single
Hair: Sebastien Richard
Makeup: Linda Cantello





Source: Scanned by MissMelissa

 

[ellastica]

^ flyme2themoon, your armani make up post immediately brought to mind Linda's 'stroke of genius' for D by DKNY c. 1997
(shown here on esther de jong & christina kruse

my scan

 

[ellastica]

US Vogue August 1997, " Living Large"
Photographer ~ Steven Meisel
Models ~ Kylie Bax & Scott Barnhill
Fashion Editor ~ Grace Coddington
Make-Up ~ Linda Cantello
Hair ~ Garren


scanned by pipoca { Kylie's thread }

 

[flyme2themoon]

Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2011
Makeup: Linda Cantello
Hair: Oribe
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Source: vogue.com
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[ellastica]

" Four Charlottes "
Harper's Bazaar May 1997
Photographer ~ Paolo Roversi
Model ~ Charlotte Connoley
Fashion Editor ~ Sarajane Hoare
Make-up ~ Linda Cantello
Hair ~ Yannick D'Is

ellastica scan

 

[ellastica]

Make-up for Alber Elbaz's first YSL show: " Ménage à Trois "
Harper's Bazaar September 1999
Models: Gisele Bundchen, Noot Seear & Sunniva Stordahl
Make-up: Linda Cantello

ellastica scans

 

[ellastica]

" Shape "
Harper's Bazaar October 1995
Photographer ~ Patrick Demarchelier
Fashion Editor ~ Sarajane Hoare?
Models ~ Kirsty Hume & Christina Kruse
Make-up ~ Linda Cantello
Hair ~ Yannick d'Is





Groove scans

 

[ellastica]

Karen Elson 1997
Make-up: Linda Cantello
Hair: Oribe

Posted by pipoca via jalougallery.com

 

[flyme2themoon]

Vogue China December 2010
"Sparkle & Shine"
Model: Du Juan
Photographer: Michelangelo di Battista
Stylist: Ida Wang
Hair: Nicolas Jurnjack
Makeup: Linda Cantello
Manicure: Cristina Conrad




Source: Scanned by push

 

[flyme2themoon]

US Marie Claire January 2011
"Spring Awakening" - "Six Standout Looks" from the Spring/Summer 2011 Runway Shows.

Linda's creation for Giorgio Armani was chosen as the top look!
(View the other looks).



Source: ebook30.com

 

[flyme2themoon]

Interview December/January 2010.2011
"Double Vision"
Models: Anais Mali and Melodie Monrose
Photographer: Sølve Sundsbø
Stylist: Ludivine Poiblanc
Hair: Peter Gray
Makeup: Linda Cantello
Manicure: Sheril Bailey




Source: otheredition.com via minus1

 

[flyme2themoon]

Vogue Nippon February 2011
"It Makes a Difference"
Models: Jana Knauerova, Anais Pouliot, Gwen Loos and Anna Speckhart
Photographer: Daniel Jackson
Stylist: Alastair McKimm
Hair: Esther Langham
Makeup: Linda Cantello
Manicure: Sheril Bailey




Source: mapltd.com via missbluejean

 

[missbluejean]

^ I'm drooling over Armani cosmetics now more than ever.

 

[ellastica]

Our Lady of Pop
US VOGUE March 2011
Lady GaGa by Mario Testino
Stylist:Tonne Goodman
Hair: Orlando Pita
Makeup:Linda Cantello





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