Red Alert
Emirates Woman|December 2019
Blanca Padilla talks all things Givenchy, what makes us beautiful and the ultimate make-up routine
Natalie Westernoff
Red Alert

How did you feel when you were asked to be the face of Givenchy make-up?

To be very honest, I couldn’t believe it. This is my first beauty campaign. To me, Givenchy has always embodied women’s elegance, chic and strength. I couldn’t have hoped for a more exciting partnership... Givenchy has always been a brand that caught my attention, first with the beautiful masterpieces Givenchy fashion house created every season, and soon after that with the relationship I developed with the people inside it. The team have always welcomed me with such warmth and love. I feel very comfortable with the beauty team and Nicolas Degennes is a very special human being.

Do you remember when you first discovered the Givenchy brand?

If I remember correctly, the first time I laid eyes on a Givenchy collection was when I entered my agency and my agents were working on models for the new fashion show – it was amazing. I instantly wanted to walk for the brand... and I eventually did!

What does wearing make-up mean to you?

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