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Visit the War Paint store and you’ll find more than makeup: A fresh trim from the mental health non-profit Lions Barber Collective, bespoke products made for your skin while you wait, an interactive virtual makeup conversation with Founder Danny Gray and much more.








Founder of War Paint for Men, Danny Gray
On July 23rd, War Paint For Men opened their men’s makeup brand store on iconic Carnaby St. in London.
UK brand War Paint for Men is a leading men’s makeup brand producing tinted moisturizers, concealers, beard and brow gels and more, all tailored to the male market. The store will sell a full range of War Paint for Men products and offer men the opportunity to learn about makeup options and trial products.
War Paint’s founding principle was to offer men more personal care choices to help them look and feel better and improve their confidence. The brand and its founder Danny Gray have been passionate supporters of men's mental health issues, a theme that will feature strongly in the store. This has led to a collaboration with The Lions Barber Collective, a group of not-for-profit top-flight barbers trained in mental health support to help prevent male suicide. The War Paint store will act as their first permanent home, and by paying for a haircut, customers will be helping to save lives.
Founder of War Paint for Men Danny Gray says: “I’m so proud and excited to be opening the world's first men’s makeup brand store in London. For me, it was so important that this wasn’t just about opening a shop to sell products, it was about creating somewhere for people to have an experience. I wanted to create a relaxed, inviting place to help men feel comfortable to have a conversation and learn more about makeup, get a haircut or even talk about mental health. Everything we’re trying to do as a brand is about normalizing men using products and tools to help them feel more confident, and our store is here to do just that.”
The opening represents another milestone in the story of the brand. War Paint for Men products are now sold into more than 80 countries, including the United States, where the brand is ramping up its sales and marketing initiatives for launch. Global accounts include the first men’s makeup counter in a retail store at John Lewis, as well distribution in Harvey Nichols, REISS and MR Porter in the United Kingdom, Sephora in Australia, Loft in Japan and Arnotts in Ireland, bringing men’s makeup into new territory. Pivotal sports partnerships have also been established with soccer’s Norwich City FC and the Wigan Warriors rugby team, where Danny and War Paint are not only leading the conversation on men’s makeup but also raising awareness for men's mental health through multiple partnership initiatives.
The store also features technological firsts to help men discover the products best-suited to them individually. One is “Ask Danny,” an interactive digital Q&A with Founder Danny Gray. Consumers can ask a screen, displaying Danny sitting in a chair, any question about War Paint or men’s makeup. High-tech programming and pre-recorded responses will allow Danny to answer any consumer question. Another technological feature will be “Designed by Me,” an innovative service that creates bespoke foundation or tinted moisturizer made precisely for your skin tone in-store.
About War Paint for Men
War Paint for Men is a brand that is fueled by a desire to help men feel good and provide them with the confidence to be themselves. Men wearing makeup shouldn’t carry a stigma. Rather, it should offer the potential to empower. War Paint challenges masculine stereotypes and gives men a choice. www.warpaintformen.comInstagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
About Lions Barber Collective
A group of international barbers that wanted to raise awareness for suicide prevention from within the environment of the barber shop, where men found it a safe place to talk. Founded in 2015 and led by Tom Chapman, the collective has developed to become much more. They even created bespoke BarberTalk training to teach barbers to RECOGNIZE, ASK, LISTEN and HELP and continue to save lives.
www.thelionsbarbercollective.com
About Carnaby
Carnaby is in the heart of London’s West End, where over 100 retail brands of quality and distinction and over 60 independent restaurants, cafes and bars can be found across 14 streets, including the world famous Carnaby Street. Carnaby is a unique and iconic experiential shopping, dining and leisure destination. Follow @CarnabyLondon and visit Carnaby.co.uk for full updates, news and information.
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Introducing the world’s first fully customizable foundation for every skin tone. Using innovative new technology, DCYPHER takes a reading of your skin to determine your unique shade accurately while you choose your preferred texture, finish and coverage. The result? Bespoke foundation exactly matched to your skin tone, made how you like it, in front of your eyes. For the first time in store at War Paint for Men Carnaby Street. www.dcypher.me

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