Traditionally, the “B-side” refers to the flip-side of a record.
They pull the references, scour the archives, and paint the picture you see on the big screen.
The celebrity, model, or actor is the single with the most air time.
But the glam team?
They’re the producers, conductors, friends, and family.
For lack of a less ubiquitous phrase, they make it work.
Because the origin of a look is just as important as the look itself.
The backstory deserves its own hard-earned glory.
“I chose purple and emerald, which is my favorite cool color combination.
I added individual lashes on her outer eyes and lots of mascara.”
Nishimura experimented with textures, colors, and shapes that felt energetic yet potent.
And Jamie was an impeccable muse every step of the way.
“Plus, she has dream skin.
I really enjoyed doing her makeup.”
The look was more modern that way."
“I enjoyed doing my friends' makeup,” she told me.
“I had so much fun,” she tells me, “fun work and fun shows.”
“I love working on research.
She adds, “I am Japanese and I have always loved Asian features.
Then, I added sky blue on her eyes for an unexpected pop.
It was beautiful.”
She replied, “Keep working on your own ideas.
Be ready for the opportunity.”
It’s a lesson we can all draw inspiration from, regardless of industry.
Which, coincidentally, is exactly Sudo’s style.
She had no problem working the hair, either.
“It was so hard to find a hairstylist that felt cool,” he says with a laugh.
“I wanted to be that cool hairstylist.”
That way, it’s never over-worked or painstakingly perfectit’s just, in his words,cool.
His advice is simple, just like his hair: “The details are everything,” he says.
“Keep everything imperfect and maintain [the model’s] personality.
you’re free to make your own hair philosophy.”
“[Beauty] is my passion and my energy,” he says.
“It’s my meditation.”
He adds, poetically: “Inner beauty makes you strongerit’s confidence.”
He told me, “I can feel it.
It’s changing.”
Working with him on set felt reminiscent of those intentions: quiet brilliance and creative joy.
Every brush stroke had a purpose and every spritz felt beautiful.
He worked quickly, but thoughtfully, and smiled the entire time.
(Not to mention, he looked like a model in our B-Side cover shoot.)
It was a pleasure to watch him work.
I’m going to need to get my hands on those…
