Grace Jones, the iconic musician of the 70s and 80s, was famous beyond being an amazing musician — she was also famous for her incredible fashion sense. She originally started as a model for Parisian fashion houses, including Yves Saint Laurent, and went on to appear on the cover of numerous magazines, including Andy Warhol’s Interview. 

And now in 2021, her sharp-edged shoulders and bold imagery is providing the perfect intensity of inspiration for today. Ultra-intense, almost sci-fi power shoulders, which almost have a “protective layer” to them”, have been spotted on numerous runways — from Balmain, who are famous for beautifully dramatic shoulders, to Balenciaga and Carolina Herrera.

Here are our favourite looks:

Balmain SS21

Olivier Rousteing at Balmain went fabulously intense this S/S, by peaking shoulders into a magnificent pagoda cut, perfectly suited for the most dramatic of personalities and/or occasions.

Alexander McQueen AW20

Sarah Burton celebrated beautiful intensity at McQueen, by adding operatic shoulders to velvet and silk jackets in dramatic shades of red and black. The shoulders are paired with slick ultra-long line boots that feel very Grace Jones all the way to the ground.

Balenciaga FW20

Demna Gvasalia added a twist to the dramatic shoulder trend at Balenciaga, throwing in green pleats and polka dots to peaked shoulders – all more than enough to ensure that you could stand out in any venue.

Givenchy SS21

This season Matthew H. Williams beautifully matched the intensity of squared up shoulders at Givenchy, with sheer and bejewelled textures to key the eye interested.

Carolina Herrera Resort II 21

Carolina Herrera turned up the volume of not just the shoulder but of the fabric as well, on this gloriously liquefied gown that projects shimmering perfection.

And a few of our favourites you can buy straight away:

£ 1,250

Balenciaga Cable knit-effect velvet turtleneck sweater

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£ 30

Tall high neck rib shoulder midi dress

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£ 238

Samantha True Red Blazer

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£ 315

De La Vali Baltimore crystal-embellished twill mini dress

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Words By Victoria Arrington, Graphic By Emily Chapillon

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A new Boy George Biopic is on the horizon, riding the coattails of Rocketman and double Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, that made a whopping $900 million.

Produced by MGM, with Sacha Gervasi (biopic connoisseur) as writer and director, it will be the motion picture production companies’ second largest musical biopic, after the in-production Aretha Franklin biopic.

With rumours of Sophie Turner (yes, Sansa from Game of Thrones) in agreement to play the icon due to their striking resemblance, it’s certainly going to be a cinematic hit regardless.

Much like Rocketman, we’re expecting an effervescent, saturated, oneiric mise-en-scene and pathos; a fever-dream taking us back to the colourful 1980’s that is so indicative of Boy George’s image.

While we freshen up on Culture Club’s discography, as it looks like we won’t be getting this film until at least late 2020, we take a look back on the icon himself.

Boy George’s image and worldwide presence transcends age, race, colour, creed, nationality and religion – something we’re all in dire need of during a time of division.

His use of makeup is an empowering image to anyone – it demonstrates how most importantly makeup and beauty should make you feel something.

“I wear makeup and dress this way because I think it makes me look better. I am not doing it to get people to stare at me…

The most political thing you can do is be yourself. “ – Boy George

So feel inspired this summer and try out an iconic look yourself. We asked Anna Priadka, owner of MAKEUP 54, and ex-Global Makeup Artist for NARS on how to look like a ‘Culture Club Kid’.

Look 1:

FOR YELLOW BLUSH: HOUSE OF GLAMDOLLS CREATIVE BASE IN OPTIMIST

FOR PINK: M.A.C. POWDER BLUSH IN FASHION FRENZY

FOR LILAC: NARS SINGLE SHADOW IN SULTAN

FOR LIPS: MAKEUP54 DISCO PINK IN ROSS, MAKEUP54 DISCO TOPPER IN GLITTERBALL

Look 2:

FOR YELLOW: HOUSE OF GLAMDOLLS CREATIVE BASE IN OPTIMIST

FOR PURPLE: M.A.C. SATELLITE DREAMS SINGLE SHADOW

FOR LINER: DIOR SHOW ONSTAGE LINER in PINK, KATVON D INKED LINER FOR EYELINER AND BROWS.

FOR LIPS: TOPSHOP MATTE LIPSTICK IN TERN, MAKEUP54 DISCO TOPPER GLITERBALL LAYERED ON INSIDE

Look 3:

FOR EYES: M.A.C. ACRYLIC PAINT IN PRIMARY YELLOW, JEFFREE STAR BLUE BLOOD PALETTE

FOR LINER: GLOSSIER PLAY COLOURSTAY LINER IN HARDCORE VELVET

FOR LIPS: M.A.C. CHERRY LIPLINER, MAKEUP54 DISCO LIPSTICK IN JERRY.

Look 4:

FOR EYES: M.A.C. ACRYLIC PAINT IN PURE WHITE, NARS KAUAI EYESHADOW DUO, ILLAMASQUA PRECISION INK IN ABYSS (ON BROWS TOO)

FOR CHEEKS: NARS DESIRE BLUSH

FOR LIPS: MAKEUP54 DISCO PINK IN ROSS + M.A.C. ACRYLIC PAINT IN PURE WHITE ON CENTRE OF LIP.

Look 5:

FOR FACEPAINT: HOUSE OF GLAMDOLLS CREATIVE BASE IN INTELLECT, GLAMDOLL AND OPTIMIST.

LIPS: JEFfREE STAR VELUR LIQUID LIPSTICK IN BLOW PONY

LINER: KATVON D INKED 999 LINER FOR EYELINER AND BROWS.

Look 6:

FOR EYES: M.A.C. FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION IN WHITE. HUDA BEAUTY AMETHYST PALETTE

FOR BLUSH: BOBBI BROWN PALE PINK

FOR LIPS: NARS NEVER SAY NEVER VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL

FOR BROWS: M.A.C. BLACKTRACK FLUIDLINE.

Check out our collaborative beauty editorial with MAKEUP 54 in Issue 24 here.

Graphics by Sasha Green

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