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Article: SHU UEMURA, COSMETICS BRAND FOUNDER, 79.(Obituary)
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- WWD
- Article date:
- January 9, 2008
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Byline: Ellen Groves, with contributions from Koji Hirano, Tokyo, and Brid Costello, London
PARIS - Shu Uemura, the celebrated Japanese makeup artist and founder of the Shu Uemura cosmetics brand, died of pneumonia Dec. 29. He was 79.
A private funeral was held in Tokyo Jan. 4 and a memorial service is planned there for Jan. 31.
Uemura was a pioneering figure in modern makeup artistry, favoring an artistic approach to beauty. He promoted Japanese traditions and a brand philosophy that focused on healthy skin as the foundation for beautiful makeup.
"We are all extremely affected by this very sad news," said Jean-Paul Agon, chief ...