Met Gala Punks

This year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Gala took place on Monday, May 6, 2013 in New York, NY. This year’s envelope pushing theme was “PUNK: Chaos to Couture.”

Jessica Biel

Beautypress expert hairstylist Anthony Campbell styled Jessica Biel’s hair for the grand event. “We wanted make it look like the sides were almost shaved and the rest of the hair pin straight almost like a sheet of hair and the top slicked,” explains Anthony Campbell. Jessica Biel’s “barely there” make-up is stunning. Nude is one of spring’s biggest trends, from nails to lips and eyes nude adds mystery and depth to the face without actually looking like you’re wearing any make-up. Photo credit: The Wall Group

Nicole Richie was literally show stopping. Richie’s matte velvet burgundy lips amplified her silver-gray hair. Beautypress expert Beau Nelson was Nicole Richie’s make-up artist of the evening. With Nicole Richie you see her eyes were kept simple to allow her lips and hair to speak for themselves. This fashionista has caught our attention for all the right reasons, once again. Photo credit: The Wall Group

Nicole Richie

Redken’s Creative Consultant Guido Paulu conceptualized the hairstyles for the 50 living and breathing punks who lined the Met’s staircase as guests entered the gala. These punks set the tone for what was sure to be an unforgettably cool time. “Punk was everywhere when I was in my teens and it’s always been a source of inspiration for me. So when I was asked to style the Gala and create the headpieces for the exhibition, it was an era, and a style, that I already felt close to. I’ve always put a little punk in my work… whether it’s an energy, a feeling, or an actual element of the look.” -Guido, Redken Creative Consultant Photo credit: Kevin Tachman

It’s safe to say punk chic is here to stay. Wine stained lips, glowing bronzed skin, leather garments with spikes and studs are for everywhere in between street wear and red carpet ready.

Anthony Campbell

Anthony Campbell, Hairstylist

Anthony is a fourth generation hairdresser from Philadelphia. He was trained at Bumble and bumble in New York City as first assistant to Laurent Phillippon and spent several years assisting other industry leaders. He is a seasoned stylist for New York’s Fashion Week leading shows and presentations for designers such as Alexandre Herchcovitch, Calvin Klein, Tim Hamilton, Thakoon, Richard Chai, and Yigal Azrouël.Anthony’s work has appeared in publications such as Vogue Paris, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, V Magazine, Vanity Fair and Interview. He has lead international advertising campaigns for Nike, Adidas and Converse. He has also worked with celebrities such as Catherine Zeta Jones, Amy Smart, Emma Stone and Emily Mortimer.Anthony lives and works in New York City. 

Beau Nelson

Beau Nelson, Make-up Artist

Beau Nelson, celebrity makeup artist and creator of luxury makeup line Beauté Cosmetics, has been creating beauty for over half of his life. Working professionally at the age of 14, Nelson’s ambition was apparent from even a young age.Nelson’s work is generously informed by his passions for contemporary art, art history, high-end architecture and design and music of every tone. He reveres all the great icons of glamour, especially such late 20th century style stars as Halston, Guy Bourdin, Jerry Hall and Carine Roitfeld of Vogue Paris.Originally from a small town in southern Alberta, Canada, Nelson now resides in New York City where he maintains a much varied, star-studded clientele including women like Kristen Stewart, Marcia Cross, Sienna Miller, Iman, Mary J.Blige, Brooke Shields, Lindsay Price and Blake Lively.