William Bartel

William Bartel finds his inspiration in the freedom of fashion from the 60s to the 80s, in his many travels and a passionate obsession for masks. To him, beauty is a radical quest, a wild combination of audacity and technical prowess. Bartel started his carrer in an underground Parisian theater, rubbing shoulders with artists, actors, punks and drag-queens. From this very unique background, he has developed a singular aesthetic, a personal approach to make-up. Bartel has collaborated with major photographers like Juergen Teller, Harley Weir, Anthony Seklaoui and Carlijn Jacobs, among many others, as well as with brands like Balenciaga or Saint Laurent.

Magazines

Document Journal, Beauty Paper, Harper’s Bazaar, Holiday Magazine, i-D, Interview Magazine, T Magazine, Pop Magazine, Vogue Italia, Vogue UK, Vogue US, W Magazine

Clients

Balmain, Boucheron, Bulgari, Burberry, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Dior, Eres, Givenchy, Guerlain, H&M, Hermès, Lancôme, La Prairie, Longchamp, L’Oréal Paris, Saint Laurent, Zara

Photographers

Alessandro Furchino Capria, Alessio Bolzoni, Angelo Pennetta, Annemarieke Van Drimmelen, Carlijn Jacobs, Eddy Wrey, François Nars, Hans Fereur, Harley Weir, Jurgen Teller, Katja Rahlwes, Lachlan Bailey, Liz Collins, Paola Kudacki, Pierre-Ange Carlotti, Quentin de Briey, Terry Richardson