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Death of French makeup artist Olivier Echaudemaison
Overview
Olivier Echaudemaison, a prominent French makeup artist and former creative director for Guerlain, has died at the age of 84. His death occurred during the night of August 11 to August 12, 2026.
Echaudemaison held a distinguished career in the beauty and fashion sectors, notably serving as the makeup creative director at Guerlain from 2000 until 2025. He is credited with the creation of iconic products, including the KissKiss and Rouge G lipsticks. His professional history also includes work with Givenchy in the 1990s and collaborations with high-profile celebrities such as Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren.
In 2019, he was named an officer of the Arts and Letters in recognition of his contributions to French beauty. Following his passing, tributes were shared by figures such as Carla Bruni. A moment of reflection is scheduled at the Père Lachaise crematorium in Paris, with a religious ceremony to follow at Saint-Roch church on September 7. The family has requested that donations be made to the association La Maison des femmes in lieu of flowers.
Entities
Guerlain · Givenchy · Olivier Echaudemaison · Carla Bruni · Grace Kelly
Timeline
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27 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivier Echaudemaison, iconic French makeup artist, dies at 84Celebrated French makeup artist and former Guerlain creative director Olivier Echaudemaison has died at age 84. He was a major figure in the beauty industry, known for iconic products and celebrity work.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesOlivier Echaudemaison, renowned makeup artist, dies at 84Celebrated French makeup artist and former Guerlain creative director Olivier Echaudemaison has died at age 84.
Sources
blogdoboleiro.blogosfera.uol.com.br · fashion-spider.com · fashionbiznes.pl · festival-de-cannes.parismatch.com · fr.news.yahoo.com · guineetime.com