Kang's collection of photographs taken from his 'Gothic Elegance' editorial work for Korean Vogue is a large inspiration for my final design, in particular the use of white makeup around the face and edgy purple contouring. Although Kang's work is an inspiration I feel it is important to stress the differences that my design will feature compared to his work as despite a similar colour scheme, my design will be much simpler with a nude eye and dark purple lip as opposed to the gold and pink tones featured within Kang's images. The style of contour featured within the makeup design for this editorial was another inspiration to me for my final look as it is almost bruised in effect, the soft purple is blended over the whole of the side of the face connecting the temples with the cheekbones. This is also continued into the sockets of the eyes and down the nose, the use of the purple creates a unique twists on the conventions of beauty contouring hollowing out the face creating a dark gothic twist. The use of this purple contour is an element I would like to take forward into my final design. However what stood out to me most from Kang's work was that of the white painted makeup that frames the face, the use of the white connects the image to Elizabethan design as thick lead makeup was applied to the skin to create a youthful pale complexion however due to the consistency the makeup would crack much like the paint featured here. These images supply examples of how alternative products can be used effectively to achieve certain effects and by using a paint the skin would appear cracked much like the paintings themselves. Hyea's collection is a perfect example of how by changing slight features and colours chosen within the makeup design, the essence of a style can change. The use of deep purples and bold whites creates a dark twist on Elizabethan beauty standards, an element I would like to achieve in my own design which focuses on witchcraft connoted by the use of blacks and purples.
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