Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story

Legendary makeup artist, Kevyin Aucoin, arrived in New York City from the small town of Lafayette, Louisiana. His childhood was spent expressing himself through drawing, painting, and makeup, all in search of relief from confusion about his identity and constant bullying. Kevyn’s acceptance in the fashion world was instant and explosive. Due to his groundbreaking theories about contouring, his infectious personality and his mission to make everyone feel beautiful from the inside out, he shot to fame quickly doing makeup for every supermodel and celebrity through the 80’s and 90’s. At the height of his fame, Kevyn died mysteriously in 2002. Larger Than Life explores every corner of Kevyn’s rich, beautiful and complicated life through he story of his untimely passing and the inspiring legacy he left behind.