Sofia Coppola. “My father was friends with Carole Bouquet and Anjelica Huston, who were like charming aunts to me.”

After a limited edition with designer Haider Ackermann last October, the brand co-founded by professor Augustinus Bader and businessman Charles Rozier joins forces with a big name in cinema, Sofia Coppola. An almost logical collaboration, the latter is, in his own words, “addicted” to the already cult The Rich Cream. Occasional director The Virgin Suicides And Priscilla imagined her favorite product, a tinted lip balm, available in three shades. And he also signs the artistic direction of the advertising campaign. From her office in New York, she talks to us about this experience, her relationship with beauty as a wife, director and mother of two teenage girls.

Madame Figaro. – How was this idea of ​​collaboration born? With Augustinus Bader ?
Sofia Coppola. – I have always loved tinted balms. There was a model I loved that was no longer sold. Although I had stocked up in advance, it ended up being impossible to find. Since I loved Augustinus Bader’s Clear Lip Balm, I wrote to Professor Bader to ask if he could make it in my favorite shade. I learned this while making movies: when you want something, you go straight to the right person. And then, I figure if I want this product, I shouldn’t be the only one.

Is makeup for you? : everyday ally ? Tool of metamorphosis ? Social restriction ?
No, I rather see the funny side of it. I like the ritualistic aspect, the different stages of getting ready to go out and face the world. When you’re young, you can be tired and still look healthy. But when you get older, I guess you have to put in more effort. a little color helps you feel good. And it gives the feeling of being a little more “dressed”, especially in Paris. Also, when I’m there, I love when Sandrine Kano Bock (makeup artist Chanel, editor’s note) takes care of me and makes me look impressive. Something I can’t do myself.

Is there a tip or trick you learned from a pro? ?
Make-up artist Dick Page has this little secret for those who don’t have time.

When was your first beauty memory? ?
When I was a teenager, I remember wearing Cristalle by Chanel, which I thought was really luxurious. I think perfumes are important when you’re young. Just like the fun packaging and colorful makeup. Back then, the choice wasn’t as wide as it is today. But at that time in my life, it was fun to try different characters. Especially since the 1980s were truly the golden age of makeup.

I’m glad I didn’t have Instagram when I was a teenager because there are some things you’d rather keep to yourself

Sofia Coppola

A beauty dupe you regret ?
We’ve all done it, haven’t we? Either way, I’m glad I didn’t have Instagram back then because there are some things we’d rather keep to ourselves.

With a filmmaker father, you grew up with a special approach to aesthetics. When you were younger, who were your idols? ?
My father was friends with actresses Oro Kleman, Carole Bouquet and Anjelica Huston. They looked a bit like glamorous aunts to me. Especially the first two, which conveyed exactly this Parisian luxury.

You are a mother of two girls aged 18 and 14. What are you trying to convey to them about beauty in a world where social media has such an influence? ?
It’s hard because I know they have their own experiences and they spend a lot of time on TikTok. It worries me that they are constantly exposed to all this advertising, which drives them even further into consumption. So I try to explain to them that every time I try a lot, nothing good comes out. I think you should keep it simple, don’t try too many products at once at the risk of irritating your skin. But I understand that they are tempted to do it.

I loved following Priscilla’s life and symbolizing this woman with this iconic line of eyeliners.

Sofia Coppola

Depending on your films, you have very different relationships with female beauty. : sixties lines Priscilla pink hair in Lost in translation redness in Marie Antoinette …These are fantastic trends ?
For me, when you’re creating a character, it’s all about the details. A lot of my stories are about identity, and that starts with how you present yourself. Including clothes obviously, but also hair and makeup. We were able to have fun with Priscilla because it’s not real. His story is a thousand miles away from our everyday lives. I loved following her life and symbolizing this woman with these iconic eye lines.

What do you do to feel good? ?
I walk just to clear my mind and clear my mind. Especially in New York. I’m not a big fan of exercise, but I like to do hatha yoga when I have time. I also love massages and all spa treatments. Because I think it’s good to take time to relax in our hectic lives…

On the occasion of her fiftieth birthday, Gwyneth Paltrow published a column in which she explained that this age has set her free. And you, how are you living your fifth decade? ?
It is interesting. I think we think more about how we use our time. When you’re young, you feel like you have to do everything. So it’s nice to be at this point in my life where I really have the luxury of choosing how I want to spend my days and also being able to clarify my priorities. And I feel like the older you get, the more you get to know who you really want to be, what you want to do. And especially what we don’t want.