Isamaya ffrench

International makeup artist @isamayaffrench , Olympic sprinter @imanilara , and gymnast @skyeblakely stun in Isamaya’s beauty-inspired Air Max Dn collection. Available globally on 12.20

When Nike asked me to collaborate on their new Air Max DN my first thought was how do I integrate beauty into sport. To me they seemed to be at odds - sport is raw, aggressive, powerful and makeup instinctively feels artistic, contrived and precious. I could never have imagined how deeply wrong I was. Beauty is paramount to helping the incredible athletes that graced this campaign. It gives them the confidence and prowess that they need to go for gold. Whether it’s a ritualistic manicure before a race, a specific hairstyle that gives them the fierce game face they need or a specific eyeshadow colour to match their gymnastics leotard, makeup is essential to winning. Beauty rituals at their most powerful — I wanted to design shoes that didn’t steal the show, but allowed the beauty and integrity of the athletes to shine though - they are the true stars and what they wear should elevate and amplify. @nike thank you ❤️ I can’t wait to show you the campaign and lipstickkkkkkk!!!!! . Huge and special thank you to @madisonhahn_ I adore you ! And @jgevalt @joshwilkz for bringing this to life @mybeautifulcity for the incredible conception of my dinner and @fednic for making the Nike @isamayabeauty lipstick a reality!!! And of course my partner in crime @francoisbresmal Pics by @travisthebass

Sport + beauty = the perfect foundation for victory. Nike X Isamaya Ffrench Air Max Dn, coming soon.

A selection of paintings and prints by artists who define their worlds with a strong physical presence. Curated by Isamaya Ffrench, on show at Saatchi Yates, now until June 14th.

For the latest episode of Unlocked, our resident snoop Akilah Cohen visits Isamaya Ffrench’s Georgian home in east London. As fans of Akilah will know, no cupboard is left unopened in this joyous tour of Isamaya’s singular space. From dental phantoms to spiked bedposts and chain-mail lampshades, see how Isamaya’s home has come to represent “an external expression of [her] interior world.” Click the link in bio to watch and read more. 🎥 @spilt.ltd

The Cossack Suite, curated with an eye for organic materials and shapes that inform a domestic environment. On view at @saatchiyates until June 14th. Photos @hansneumann

@studioiron_ write up on @dazed , special thanks to @tiiarna Photo @hansneumann

Devil in the White City

Forever muse @katemossagency for @ysl 🖤 Hair @laurentphilippon

Make-up artist and brand founder Isamaya Ffrench is moving away from the beauty space for her next project, Studio Iron. Just opened, her pop-up group exhibition at Saatchi Yates – featuring works by artists Jordan Wolfson and Paul McCarthy – is a preview of the permanent design gallery and concept store that’s to come. Read more at the link in bio. And for more arts and culture news, sign up to Broadsheet London’s newsletter, also at the link in bio. 📸 Hugo Yangüela

The Met Gala Artists dinner is something I look forward to every year - celebrating hair and makeup artists in the industry - this year I’m partnering with the brand that inspired my love for makeup @kevynaucoin 💄to create my perfect sculpted beauty look. Products used: Etherealist Foundation Contrast Stick Sensual Skin Bronzer - Light Cream / Powder Contour Brush Etherealist Concealer Glass Glow Face & Body - Solar Quartz Precision Eye Definer - Brown Contour Eyeshadow Palette - Light Unforgettable Lip Definer - Divine Celestial Lip Gloss - Drita

Who needs a birthday, wedding or a funeral when you can have a party like this? @studioiron_ at @saatchiyates open until June 7th