The Mediterranean Diet for Skin Meets the Alchemy of the Elements
Paris, Haute Couture Week — Olivella, the Italian skincare brand, made its debut backstage at Haute Couture during Rahul Mishra’s Spring/Summer couture presentation, Alchemy, in Paris.
Backstage Skin Prep
Backstage, Olivella’s Hydra Moisture Gel Cream was used to prep the models’ skin before the show — an essential ritual in the quiet moments leading up to the runway.
Designed to restore balance, hydration, and radiance, the formula supported the skin as living matter in constant transformation.
Cleansing Before Makeup
Before makeup application, cleansing was entrusted to Olivella’s Hydra Cleansing Tissues, used to gently purify the skin and restore comfort and balance.
The Makeup Base: A Skincare-First Approach
The makeup base was created primarily using a selection of Olivella skincare products, chosen to enhance the skin in a natural, luminous way:
- Hydra Moisture Gel Cream — for deep, balanced hydration
- Moisturizer Oil — to nourish and illuminate the skin
- No Make Up Today — for a bare-skin effect that feels fresh and vital
Skin preparation became an essential gesture of connection between body, matter, and beauty.
Under the direction of Key Makeup Artist Jane Richardson (MKS), the models’ skin was treated as a living ecosystem, constantly evolving.
Alchemy: The Elements and a Living System
Alchemy by Rahul Mishra explores the five elements — earth, water, fire, air, and space (Panchabhuta) — drawing from Indian philosophy and cosmic thought, and incorporating reflections inspired by Carl Sagan’s vision of humanity as “star dust.”
The collection interprets the body not as an entity separate from nature, but as part of a universal system in continuous evolution.
This philosophy resonates deeply with Olivella’s vision in the world of skincare: beauty as balance, skin as an intelligent ecosystem and care as an act of reverence. In this shared language of transformation, haute couture and skincare meet — both guided by respect for nature, science, and time.
Olivella’s presence backstage marks a significant milestone for the brand, reinforcing its commitment to conscious luxury and its growing dialogue with the world of haute couture.
About Olivella
Olivella is an Italian skincare brand that interprets the Mediterranean Diet as a philosophy of beauty. An essential and sophisticated approach, grounded in balance, ingredient quality, and respect for time.
A vision that naturally aligns with Rahul Mishra’s universe, where the body is conceived as part of a living system in constant transformation.
