In Arabic, "Khôl" means "black". When Egyptian men or women darkened their eyes, they used Khôl. Even today, in many oriental countries, from the Maghreb to India, kohl is still worn by both sexes to give the "reflection of the soul" a sensual, magnetic depth.
Today, even if the trend is for men to start wearing make-up again, our culture tends to reserve kohl for women. And every brand has its own interpretation of this age-old product. Even Guerlain, whose product design recalls the origins of kohl.
Easier to apply than you'd imagine, it's a key asset for the eyes. With a single stroke, thin or very thick depending on preference, eyes are dressed up and given a captivating intensity. We all have in mind the doe eyes of the great American actresses, or the clear, radiant gaze of a veiled woman, sublimated by a line that makes the apple of her eye sparkle...
Khôl has this power. It is so deeply rooted in the human race, so connotated with its origins, that it invites the imagination and travel, creating a kind of magical aura with a timeless aesthetic. Even today, when you're staring at your office colleague who's finished his coffee without making another, it's a tool of visual possession.
Who knows? It might have the power to command him to think of others...?
In Arabic, "Khôl" means "black". When Egyptian men or women darkened their eyes, they used Khôl. Even today, in many oriental countries, from the Maghreb to India, kohl is still worn by both sexes to give the "reflection of the soul" a sensual, magnetic depth.
Today, even if the trend is for men to start wearing make-up again, our culture tends to reserve kohl for women. And every brand has its own interpretation of this age-old product. Even Guerlain, whose product design recalls the origins of kohl.
Easier to apply than you'd imagine, it's a key asset for the eyes. With a single stroke, thin or very thick depending on preference, eyes are dressed up and given a captivating intensity. We all have in mind the doe eyes of the great American actresses, or the clear, radiant gaze of a veiled woman, sublimated by a line that makes the apple of her eye sparkle...
Khôl has this power. It is so deeply rooted in the human race, so connotated with its origins, that it invites the imagination and travel, creating a kind of magical aura with a timeless aesthetic. Even today, when you're staring at your office colleague who's finished his coffee without making another, it's a tool of visual possession.
Who knows? It might have the power to command him to think of others...?
