Rouge Noir
The iconic Chanel nail varnish had remained the top-selling colour in the world since its release.
Chanel
Rouge Noir
Created in 1994 is a dark red and black nail polish made by Chanel it was at the time the best selling cosmetic and was at the turn of the century the fifth best selling varnish in the world
The launch
Vamp
Laboratories in America were the first to produce the batches launching under the name Vamp..even though the House of Chanel had already named it Rouge Noir
Success
It sold out on the day of it’s release and made international news on CNN .In the Uk it sparked 6-12 month waiting lists .In its first year sales were over $1 million
Popular culture
Uma Thurman
wore the Chanel varnish Vamp in the 1994 film Pulp Fiction the name refers to the history of cinematic femmes fatales
Pulp fiction
The character Randy Laist dances through her date with Vincent her dark nails shown for effect on a white shirt
My style
On toes
Summer style
Hand style Rouge Noir
Celebrating 20 years
Chanel celebrated the milestone by releasing mascara eyeshadows lipsticks and various lacquers
2015
Chanel holiday look for 2015 using the Rouge Noir Absolument make up collection
Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Noir 109
Rouge Allure luminous & intense
“Take a Bow”
In 1994 wearing the iconic shade the star released the music video and wore it throughout the promotional tour
Madonna
“Take a Bow Video”
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