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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 6 DECEMBER 2015 VI Christmas Supplement SINCE its creation in 1995, 20 years ago, Rouge Noir has claimed its place as a cult nail polish, season after season. But until now, it had never been endowed with its very own col- lection. For the Holiday 2015 makeup collection, the Chanel Makeup Creation Studio gives Rouge Noir the seat of honor. The spirit of Rouge Noir meets that of the festive season, adding a mysterious aura to a hypnotizing collection. In a play of contrasts, soft pinks, saffron, lamé tones and precious gold- en tones highlight the iconic shade. Intense and delicate, the palette focuses on vibrant effects, from delicate powdery finishes to dazzling shine. Rouge Noir, a legend for 20 years Le Vernis Rouge Noir has naturally found its place in the history of Chanel. In an article about colour in fashion, the May 1926 issue of American Vogue emphasized Mademoi- selle's visionary preference for this intense and unconventional shade. "Black and white are joined by red, a garnet shade, like the heart of a black cherry, which Chanel uses frequently and which is often called 'red-black'." The audacity, modernity and timelessness of Chanel lie in this declaration of opposites, a typically feminine paradox. 1995: an icon is born. Dur- ing the runway show for the Autumn/Winter 1994 Ready- to-Wear collection, an almost black nail polish with a hint of red was swept over the models' nails in the busy backstage at- mosphere and instantly caught all eyes. Le Vernis Rouge Noir. An absolutely original shade, first called "Vamp" in the United States, created as an homage to the intense garnet colour that Mademoiselle favored. Brilliant and mysterious, it took a strong and audacious stance, between the fiery passion of red and the deep simplicity of black. From that point on, Le Vernis Rouge Noir met with incredible and immediate success. It was an unprecedented sensation. In 2015, Le Vernis Rouge Noir celebrates its 20th anniversary. Still favored by women, its success has never wavered. The "it colour" No. 18 now has cult status. It is an inimitable legendary colour, an iconic Chanel creation. More than a nail polish, Rouge Noir has claimed its place amongst the House icons, alongside quilt- ing, tweed, beige and pearls. Beyond colour, Rouge Noir is a style tool accessible to all women. Its aura modernizes a look and intensifies a presence. Neither classic nor gothic, nei- ther rock nor chic, or rather all of these rolled into one, Rouge Noir shakes up codes, discreet- ly distilling its dark and languid beauty. It galvanizes all styles. Better yet, it injects them with a new power. VI Christmas Supplement Join us this festive season as we display e Craftsmanship of Care throughout our hotel. Starting with the Lighting Ceremony on the 8 th of December and going through to our decadent New Year's Eve Swing Celebration, join us this winter and let us craft the ultimate Christmas and New Year Experience. THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SHINES BRIGHTLY AT THE CORINTHIA PALACE HOTEL & SPA CORINTHIA PAL ACE HOTEL & SPA , DE PAULE AVENUE , SAN ANTON BZN 9023, MALTA +356 214 4 0301 | EVENTS.PAL ACE@CORINTHIA .COM CORINTHIA .COM/PAL ACE Celebrate this New Year's Eve in 1940's Swing Style DRESS FOR THE DECADE IN YOUR BEST FORTIES STYLE Rouge Noir Absolument