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THE ARTISAN WINTER 2023 • 37 A WAYWARD GLANCE AT BABYLON B Y H E B A T H O R I S D O T T I R | M A K E - U P D E S I G N E R & J A I M E L E I G H M C I N T O S H | H A I R D E S I G N E R PHOTOS, EXCEPT AS NOTED: © 2022 PARAMOUNT PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THE CHALLENGE OF HELPING TO FACILITATE DAMIEN CHAZELLE'S BABYLON VISION We had to let go of everything we knew or thought we knew about the 1920s, especially where Hollywood make-up and hair styling was concerned. Damien encouraged an intense deep dive into finding the more obscure and unseen looks of the time. We worked closely together to do our best to find a balance between honoring the era and Damien's big, bold, brash unapologetic vision. AFTER READING THE SCRIPT We knew there would not be crisp bob-length finger waves, thin eyebrows and perfectly drawn cupid bow lips the story called for, everything from dirt, grit, blood and sweat through to looks for behind, and in front of the cameras of Hollywood. THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING TOGETHER We had to find the right balance to help every character be just enough of the period but not so much that it tipped out of Damien's Babylon. If make-up wanted to lean into the classic period, then hair would go the other way and vice versa. It was a constant dance between make-up, hair, and costumes.