In the bathroom of Dolorès Doll, model and creator of Ivine

Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your background?

My name is Dolorès, I was born in Paris, I was spotted in a pharmacy at the age of 15 by a modeling agency and my career began... I then traveled extensively and was lucky enough to work for houses such as Jacquemus, Chloé or Longchamp. Pregnant with my first child, I decided to embark on a new project, IVINEa brand of nail polish and stickers.

Why a nail polish brand?

As a model, I discovered the other side of the business: art directors, photographers, make-up artists and so on. And this aspect of shootings has always inspired me. That's why I don't model for my brand, if at all, because I want to break away from modeling. I've been wearing nail polish since I was 14. Sometimes I change every day to match my outfit. When I'm not wearing nail polish, I don't feel like myself, so creating a nail polish brand was an obvious choice. But the real reason was that since a trip to Japan, with this obsession for nails, I couldn't find what I wanted on the market, so I decided to make a brand that offered a new approach to nail art.

Where do you draw your daily inspiration to continually reinvent your nail stickers?

I'm a curious person, so my inspiration can come from a trip, an exhibition, a film, a photo series in a magazine or an art book. The creation of a board begins with the search for a theme that comes from my inspiration at the time. Once I've found the theme, I work with illustrators and refine it as I go along, so that it works well together, especially on nails. At the moment, I have a passion for the world of Formula 1 racing, so it's possible we'll see some of that in future collections!

Maison Kitsuné, Longchamp, Ganni and Le Bon Marché... IVINE collaborations are always a dream come true. Can you tell us more about the creative process?

I'm lucky enough to have been contacted by all these brands to work on very specific projects, each with a super-inspiring theme. For Longchamp, for example, it was to support their Energy events with a nails bar. IVINE nail bar around the world. The theme was sport. Using the colors of the collection, their symbols and our best-sellers, we designed a board representing their FW24 collection. For Maison Kitsuné, the theme was Los Angeles. We took their emblematic symbol, the fox, and added sunsets, drinks, etc., to enter the world of the collection.

It's important to me that the collaboration is always around an event, which has been the case every time. Collaborations with IVINE are infinite, because we can adapt to any brand while retaining our identity, but I'm very selective about the brands I work with. What's more, future collaborations will probably be with artists rather than brands, further multiplying the number of possible collaborations.

What's your vision of beauty?

I like natural beauty. I wear very little make-up. Self-care is above all sleeping well, so I go to bed very early when I'm not out.

Don't overwork yourself (not always easy). And take time out before bed to do your own little beauty rituals.

How do you manage to keep time for yourself?

I don't have many, so I tell myself it's a period that will pass. I love my job and my role as a mother, so that gives me energy.

What are your favorite Oh My Cream skincare products that you can't live without?

L'Plumping Oil I use it every night and the SOS Mask (once a week) from Oh My Cream Skincare. The Good Genes Glycolic Acid Serum Sunday Riley, Palettes Blush & Highlighters and Lips from Les Filles en Rouje. Le Lightshift Cream Highlighter Enluminur de Teint Ilia. Lhe Good Brush...

What's your first beauty memory?

The first time I went for a manicure and the feeling of walking out with gorgeous hands.

If nail polish is one of your beauty rituals, what other rituals do you use to take care of yourself on a daily basis and recharge your batteries?

I love going to the hammam at the Paris mosque with my girlfriends. Otherwise, in the evening, I apply an oil to my face and use a Gua Sha Visage so that it sets well. Hand cream before going to bed, it's become such a superstition that I've been doing it for years.

What helps you feel good about yourself?

Motherhood gave me self-confidence.