Rutuja Rupesh Tambe, won the HBS 2024 Warpaint Competition, where she walked away with the coveted Winners Trophy and a Gold Medal in the Runway Makeup Category. StyleSpeak catches up with her post the competition, to ask her about her transformative journey of being a part of HBS 2024 and what it took for her to bring home the prestigious award!
1.Tell us how you feel about winning the coveted Trophy at HBS 2024?.
Winning this prestigious award has changed my life for the better! I come from a small region of Khed, Ratnagiri, so winning this award means a lot to me and my family.
2.What is your inspiration to create this winning look?.
I love flowers and white swans, and wanted to incorporate those elements into my look. Nature has been a driving force in all of my creative pursuits so I channelled my creativity by tapping into it.
3.What were the challenges that you faced during the process?
For me, achieving the perfect ‘shade’ was the biggest challenge. I wanted to create an intricate design and wanted to ensure that I blended the colours perfectly to achieve the perfect makeup.
4.Your concept for this look?
I wanted to create something that isn’t usually seen on the runways, so I gave the model a hairstyle that resembled a flower. I love the colour purple so my makeup had hues of purple as well.
5.How has this win changed your professional life?
Winning this title made me realise that I have what it takes to make it big. I feel that I have become a better critic now- I can now evaluate my work in a much better manner.
6.What message would you like to give to all the new contestants?
Whatever you decide to do, do it wholeheartedly. It is crucial to be focused so make sure that your eye is always on the prize.
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1st Runner up
Jyotsana More
Magical Makeovers
2nd Runner up
Saba Salim
Freelancer
