A Total Knock Out on Black Friday

11-28-08 launches KO’s “Flatte Black” Nail Polish

KO (read: Knock Out) Cosmetics is the creation of make up artist Mike Potter, best known for his iconic work in creating the hair and make up for the Broadway and Film versions of groundbreaking “Hedwig & the Angry Inch".

From that acclaim, Potter broke into the world of film, fashion, music and advertising with his special interpretation of beauty with an edge

After watching the continuous trend of dark nails over the years, Potter wanted yet never saw “Flatte Black Nail Polish.” Almost every character Potter has put to film has worn black nails thus he felt it was an appropriate first release, and to do so on Black Friday. The Polish is inspired by a mix of Victoriana meets Art Deco, meets ultimate grunge rock chic. Potter felt it time to create products that have his sense of aesthetic. “I love things that are classic and timeless. Like Marilyn’s red lips, things that stand the test of time. I want to put a new twist on old classics, or maybe create a new classic if I am lucky. What is more classic that Black and White,” say Potter.

Expect to see the “couture” collection span into a full line of cosmetics over the next year. The second piece of his collection is a flatte white nail polish called Powder which debuts December 1st.

The Deco designed frosted glass bottle is edgy yet beautiful, a treasure to display on your vanity table. The packaging is like no other with dripping rubber sealing and encasing fresh water pearls (Pearls to collect with each bottle). Reminiscent yet modern in its design and color.

His celebrity following is a testament to his talent. Working with icons of music like Debbie Harry, Karen O of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Avril Lavigne , Hollywood actors like Katie Holmes and Patricia Clarkson. He’s worked with photographers like Carter Smith, Pamela Hanson, Richard Avedon and Steven Klein. Potter felt it was time to create products that have his sense of aesthetic.

Just like a pearl is one of a kind, so is KO.

KO Flatte will be available at the Gary Graham Boutique in ABC Carpet & Home, www.garygrahamnyc.com as well as on www.koknockout.com for $35.00.

See Management is giving you the Third Degree.

Tell us where you were the night of October 17th...And why in god's name you think anyone looks good with frosted lips!

The Third Degree is our way of letting you into the heads of our talent. Nothing is off limits, nothing out of line, except for stuff that is. And please, feel free to submit your questions for them. They love the torture!

Our first victim is none other than Mr. Mike Potter, makeup artist to the stars, and a star in his own right. Today will not be so glamorous for Mr. Potter, however. Today, someone is in the hot seat. Today, little Mikey gets:

The Third Degree

1) What/who is your biggest inspiration/influence as an artist?

Music for sure. I'm always inspired by a woman who fronts a band. From Debbie Harry and her huge cat eyes and beautiful mouth, to Karen O who is a great classic beauty when all is stripped away. I'm always attracted to a feline face and any and all things considered classic. I look to film because I love anything cinematic and dramatic. Basically, a big old over-painted gorge woman or drag queen I idolize. Which is funny because I always do such natural makeup to make loot. But versatility is where it's at.

2) What is your favorite song/band right now?

I can't even answer that. 'Cause I live in the past. I'm a huge Yeah Yeah Yeah's fan. And they have a new album coming out so I can't wait. And I get to do their makeup too. Double happiness.

3) What was your last big splurge?

Paying a gypsy (his words) to paint my bedroom ceiling flatte black. And a shiny new huge black flat screen tv.

4) What is your least favorite trend for this season?

Don't follow the trends really. So I don't know. I love everything from day-glo to classic red lips. I definitely don't love too much frosty makeup.

5) What product are you obsessed with at the moment?

For my own personal parched bleached hair I love this Japanese grocery store Camellia Hair Care oil. It's fabulous and cheap. I also love Chanel Sublimage Eye Creme.

6) What's the best trip you've ever taken for work?

Glaciers in Argentina or jungles of Belize. Can't decide. Love Harbour Island too. Hell, all of it. Istanbul, Australia. Etc, etc.

7) We hear you are launching a couture cosmetics company?

It's called Knock Out. Go to www.koknockout.com to watch it progress. First product (secret for now) launches 11-28-08 (Black Friday) at the Gary Graham Boutique in New York City. "Black" is a clue.

8) What's your worst work story?

No comment. It was truly tragic and ended up on the international news. :(

9) What are you doing tonight?

Making turkey chili and watching tv.

10) How can I get my own Wikipedia entry?

Do Hedwig and the Angry Inch for a decade. Be duped by jt leroy. Go to Squeezebox for ten years and in general embrace and love the fabulous insane freaks in this world. I always end up their friends cause you gotta like the person who's in your face all morning.