People In Focus: Pat McGrath

People In Focus:

PAT MCGRATH

Everyone stares at her , when she arrives backstage armed with at least 20 cases of ammunition, from standard-issue mascara to sequins, doilies, and art books. Her colleagues call her "the queen" of makeup artists. She can create fantasy at the drop of a hat. 
Constantly in demand by top celebrities such as Madonna, Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Aniston, Pat McGrath’s editorial work with top photographers like Steven Meisel for Italian Vogue and American Vogue continually breaks new ground. She collaborates on major fashion advertising campaigns such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Versace, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, YSL and Lanvin.Pat is currently Global Cosmetics Creative Design Director for Procter and Gamble behind some of the world’s most glamorous and powerful make up brand names-Max Factor, CoverGirl, SK-II and the recently launched Dolce and Gabanna. 

Pat making Jessica Stam's face.

"Look at the pattern, check the fabrics, look for the makeup—and begin"

Raised by a single mother in Northampton, a market town in England, McGrath became aware of the transformative powers of cosmetics at an early age. She and her mother used to watch classic hollywood films, which McGrath cites as a key to her ultimate success. 

COLLECTION

of her greatest work

Christian Dior

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 - Eighties-style coloured eyes were matched with red lips and long lashes at Christian Dior

Lanvin
AUTUMN/WINTER 2011-12 - A unique take on cat-like eyes at Lanvin.

Versace Atelier
SPRING/SUMMER 2013 COUTURE - Smoky eyes offset with neon liner and nude lips.

John Galliano

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 - Expertly-smudged eyes with metallic detailing, purple shading on the cheeks and defined lips created the head-turning beauty look at John Galliano.

Prada

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 - An almost bare-faced beauty look was pepped up with bold tomato lips at Prada.

Christian Dior

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 COUTURE - Doll-like pale faces and red lips at Christian Dior with pastel shading and graphic liner on the eyes.

Dolce & Gabbana

SPRING/SUMMER 2012 - Defined eyes, flushed cheeks and perfect complexions at Dolce & Gabbana.

Lanvin

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 - Sultry smoky black eyes at Lanvin.

Gucci

SPRING/SUMMER 2009 - Glamorous in aquamarine at Gucci.

Christian Dior

AUTUMN/WINTER 2011-12 COUTURE - Glitter, studs and sequins were used to create a striking and unique look on some models, whilst others sported neon colour-blocking on the eyes

Dolce & Gabbana

AUTUMN/WINTER 2010-11 - Stained red lips and subtle liner at Dolce & Gabbana.

Christian Dior

SPRING/SUMMER 2011 COUTURE - Winged liner, pastel blue shadow and bold red lips at Christian Dior.

Anna Sui

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 - Flushed cheeks and carefully-defined eyes at Anna Sui.

Christian Dior

SPRING/SUMMER 2013 - Bejewelled eyes at Christian Dior.

John Galliano

SPRING/SUMMER 2011 - Silver eyes, deep purple lips and arched brows at John Galliano.

Gucci
AUTUMN/WINTER 2012-13 - Flawless skin and scarlet lips at Gucci.

Versace
SPRING/SUMMER 2010 - A metallic lilac eye look at Versace.