The Magic Number: Introducing Chanel’s 31 Le Rouge Lipsticks

Party season is the time to embrace a bolder look, and your lip colour is the perfect starting point. Inspired by the eminent Gabrielle Chanel, whose musings on the emotive power of lipstick have transcended generations, 31 Le Rouge reveals a series of powerful and punchy shades to choose from, imbued with the style of the famed mirrored staircase at Chanel’s former residence, 31 Rue Cambon.

Each one tells a different story: from Rouge Fétiche, which emulates the same crimson ribbon hue that Chanel once adorned her ankles for good luck; to Rouge Beige, a pink-pearl shade inspired by her satin evening dresses, designed to take your look from day to night. Not forgetting the signature vermilion red, Rouge Premier, the epitome of a traditional ‘party red’. Essentially, there is one for every event on your festive calendar, adding a pop of colour to every party look.

The 31 Le Rouge lipstick  collection is available in-store only.

Perfume is a party-season essential. A singular spritz on your decolletage or wrists as you’re getting ready for an evening out can boost your mood or invoke more confidence as you enter a party scene, lending itself as the perfect accessory to your festive look.

Opt for sensual musks and sultry olfactives, such as 1957 Eau de Parfum, a flacon that brings to life the essence of party season via powdery notes that contrast with vibrant bergamot, or for something extra glittering, spritz on 1932, which evokes the feeling of wearing diamonds and favours precious ingredients including jasmine; ideal for dancing the night away. 

As Gabrielle Chanel once said: “The face is a mirror that reflects the events of your inner life; take good care of it.” Because, while highlighters and blush can dutifully enhance radiance after dark, glowing skin begins with your skincare prep. Treat your skin to moments of self-care prior to parties and indulge in rich creams, such as the Sublimage La Crème, and nourishing serums, such as the Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, to tend to winter skin.  

Harnessing the power of Vanilla Planifolia, La Crème adds instant luminosity. Pair with the Sublimage L’Extrait De Nuit, the ultimate after-party care which works in sync with the nocturnal rhythms of your skin, to boost your glow around the clock