VIOLET GREY

As you have likely invested time and thought into curating your own closet—workhorse vintage Levi’s, the perfect white T, special-occasion heels and statement coats that never disappoint—a serum wardrobe functions in much the same way: each product specially chosen for the task at hand. Link in bio to read & shop the file.

How does Laura Kim—co-creative director of both Oscar de la Renta and Monse, rooftop gardener, and notable foodfluencer (see her recent collabs with Crate & Barrel and Japanese bakery Postcard)—always manage to look so… fresh, and with so much going on? A next-level commitment to her skin care routine. Here’s what’s in Laura’s expertly edited BAG.

What does an expertly edited Serum Wardrobe include? That depends entirely on you. For a little guidance, we consulted the pros from our VIOLET GREY Committee of Industry Experts. Link in bio.

Hopefully you are reading this from a lounge chair, or the airport, or the back of a convertible, while your OOO alerts ping away somewhere in the background, ignored, until, well, whenever. An alert you do not want to miss, though, is this one, notifying you that the best of VIOLET GREY is currently on offer at very attractive–some might say irresistible–prices. Read & shop THE FILE at violetgrey.com

Summer isn’t over yet. Take that trip. Set up that Out of Office message. Show off that new (or old) suit, and let us stock you up for the occasion. Visit The Vacation Shop at the link in bio.

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At any given time, Bobby Eliot, the preferred hairstylist of Hollywood’s of-the-moment It-girls, can be found bouncing between cities, tending to Gracie Abrams’ shiny brunette bob, coiffing Jenna Ortega’s signature fringe, and styling his “ride-or-die” Julia Garner’s iconic tumble of platinum curls. In a rare moment of calm, the sought-after stylist and VG Committee member took a moment to let us in on a few of his all-time favorite VIOLET CODE APPROVED products. Shop his BAG at violetgrey.com.

With the help of a few French icons, we held our very own Beauty Olympics. Here are the products that won the day and came out on top. Link in bio to Read & Shop The File.

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“With the Olympics finally here, I can’t help but think of everything in my own life that deserves a medal. When it comes to beauty, these are the indispensable items that never disappoint. I’m talking about stone-cold favorites: The things I ration, I hoard. If I were to award a gold medal to the MVPs in my own regimen, these would be the recipients.” - Sarah Brown, VIOLET GREY’s Chief Brand Officer. Shop her gold medal-worthy BAG at violetgrey.com.

Meet The Nudist Exfoliating Body Bar, the skin-softening, gently polishing cleansing bar from M***A that might just inspire higher hemlines. Link in bio to shop.

At the VIOLET LAB, every day is kind of like the Olympics. We favor competitive edge. We love a winning streak. We celebrate our heroes and worship our icons. We exist to bring you performance-driven products with stamina, style, and staying power. So, without further ado, and with help from our favorite French heroines, we present the gold medalists from our very own Beauty Olympics. Read & Shop The File at the link in bio.

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French makeup artist Harold James is in-demand the world over for his sensual, statement-making looks. It’s no surprise, then, that the VIOLET CODE APPROVED favorites he stocks in his kit, and on his vanity, are an expert edit of complexion perfectors, smoky eye essentials, and straightforward skin care heroes. Shop his BAG at violetgrey.com.

With the eyes of the world on our favorite place, Paris, we’ve been dreaming of all things français. Take, for instance, the cosmetic wonderlands that are their pharmacies. From makeup artist cult classics to the straightforward staples that never disappoint, here are a handful of French favorites from our own VG apothecary. Link in bio to Shop The French Pharmacy Edit.

Meet Paris’ most-wanted facialist: Mali-born Sophie Carbonari. With a client list that includes everyone from Naomi Campbell and Rihanna to reigning patron saints of effortless French girl elegance Caroline de Maigret and Lou Doillon, it’s no wonder that appointments are so hard to secure. They’re chasing the undeniable glow that has become her calling card, and which she credits to the signature deep-tissue massage that features in her bespoke treatments. We needed to know what Sophie uses on her own radiant complexion as well as those lucky enough to call themselves clients. Link in bio to shop what’s in her BAG.

What’s the key to that elegant Parisian nonchalance—a certain brand of put-together yet effortlessly undone chic—and why are we Americans so endlessly seduced (and in equal parts, perplexed) by it? Alessandra Codinha gets to the root of the less-is-more beauté that has tout le monde tuned in. Link in bio to Read & Shop The File.

Fluttery, lifted, smudge-proof lashes for summer, and all year. Link in bio to shop Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Vast Lash Mascara.

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Don’t forget to reapply. Link in bio to shop the Sun Care curation.

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Essentials for the season-of-less is more. Link in bio to shop VIOLET GREY’s summertime curation.

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SUMMER BEAUTY STARTS NOW. Dewy, natural radiance. Flushed cheeks. Fluttery, lifted lashes. Meet your essentials for the season of less-is-more at the link in bio.

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Sexy, balmy summer-in-a-box? That’s hot. Super-limited edition? That’s hot. $442 worth of sun season essentials for $250? Oh yes, that’s hot. SHOP NOW at the link in bio.

Follow the Golden Rules. Read & Shop the File for the ultimate dos and don’ts of sun season.

Wheels up, we’re going on vacation. Sarah Brown () on the ultimate in-flight essentials and how to perk up a hotel room.

Half a decade of hair artistry and game-changing fashion moments: Garren, a true icon. Read the exclusive Interview at the link in bio.

, the master behind some of the most iconic and enduring beauty transformations of the last half-century, sits down with fellow hairstylist and his onetime assistant, , to chat Linda, Naomi, Farrah, Warhol and more. Read the exclusive Interview at the link in bio.

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It’s been called the “other” Met dinner. One night, one room, beauty’s biggest stars. Step inside the Met Artists Dinner at the iconic Mr. Chow, where VIOLET GREY and Instagram, alongside founding hosts Troy Surratt and Nathaniel Hawkins, celebrated the talent behind the talent. This year we honored industry icon Garren, in a room that was wall-to-wall with makeup and hairstyling heroes.

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FILED UNDER: VIOLET LOOKS | STAND OUT STYLE, MET GALA EDITION. The red carpet looks we love from the artists we adore:

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KAIA GE**ER
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FILED UNDER: INTERVIEWS | Isn’t it iconic: Linda, Amber, Naomi, the list goes on. VIOLET GREY brings you an exclusive look at the master stylist behind fashion’s most fabulous hair— . In conversation with Nathaniel Hawkins, the living legend talks Warhol, Madonna, Meisel, and the signature styles he crafted for his supermodel muses. Read the Interview at the link in bio.

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This year, we took the guesswork out of Mother’s Day shopping and went straight to the source. Swipe through to read what our staff’s moms are looking forward to receiving on May 12th. (Maybe you should write that date down?) Link in bio to shop all Mother’s Day Gifts.