The screening of the Dior autumn/winter 2017 ready-to-wear show will at the least make you stop to have a look at blue-clad models donning Maria Grazia Chiuri's reinterpretation of the 1949 Chevrier look.
Equally eye-catching in front of the LCD screen is the kaleidoscopic "Lipstick Wave" of around 1,000 tubes. Then, you probably won't resist spending more time comparing swatches and exploring the array of other cosmetics at Dior Backstage Studio @ Zen, in CentralWorld.
This is the second Dior Backstage Studio, after its launch at CentralPlaza Lardprao three years ago. This new location, however, emulates the original in Paris, in the design of the space, to give a feel of the catwalk vibe enhanced by the lighting and music.
One can even ask for a makeover to get the runway-beauty look by one of the five backstage artists stationed at the studio dedicated to providing make-up services.
Backstage artist manager Benyathip Rakmanee was actually trained by Dior Makeup's creative and image director Peter Philips, who created a natural and luminous look for this season's ready-to-wear show.
"Women can come to get updated on the latest beauty trends and products, and they can learn how to get various make-up looks," Benyathip said of the service.
Dior's runway look features fresh, luminous skin and lips while the eyes seem to have a "leftover make-up" effect from the previous night using Diorshow Pump 'N' Volume mascara and Kohliner.
The Metallics look for autumn/winter 2017 differs in opulent colours and rich textures, producing a clash of vibrant metallics and muted mattes.
The use of bright colours extends to the glamorous Holiday 2017 look created with the gem-inspired "Precious Rocks" collection featuring ruby-red and emerald-green as key shades that relate well to Christmas.
"The make-up styles can be recreated or customised as a day or party look for each individual here at Dior Backstage Studio, where women can have fun in trying on everything and find flattering shades that bring out their beauty," she said.
The make-up service takes at least 10 minutes, with the Fashion Makeup In A Flash session freshening up the complexion, eyes and lips. The Catwalk Seasonal Look and the Flawless Face Consultation require half-an-hour, while a Made-to-Measure Beauty Look takes one hour.
Additionally, a one-to-one lesson can be arranged for beginners as well as those interested in advancing their make-up skills, for instance creating a flawless complexion using Backstage Pros products such as Fix-It Colour primer/corrector and the Flash Luminizer Radiance Booster Pen.
"The Backstage Pros collection draws inspiration from Dior's professional know-how. We share the tips and techniques so that women can maximise their beauty with this range of high-performance make-up," she said.
