Pat McGrath reveals the inspiration behind the forward-thinking monogrammed make-up set to redefine our beauty routines

The “ lipstick index ”— aka the idea that people will splurge on small luxuries when big ones feel out of reach — is alive and well, and Louis Vuitton just made it official. On August 25, the famed fashion house will launch its first-ever makeup line, featuring lipsticks stamped with the LV monogram.

Makeup legend Dame Pat McGrath has been working hard on something special. Pat McGrath can tell you, but she would rather show you: “Start with the first question, my angel.” We are meeting about her first major beauty project since launching her eponymous brand,