How Makeup Artist Pat McGrath Creates an Iconic Look | Vogue

Iconic makeup artist Pat McGrath shows us how she creates one of the many makeup looks for London's edition of Vogue World. McGrath, Jenna Kuchera, and her makeup team are tasked with creating the hundreds of looks for the event-exaggerated winged liner, pastel blue smokey eyes, and more-all with a distinct Anglo flare. For the night, there were three discrete beauty genres: Punk, New Romantics, and Sweet Dream. “My inspiration is a blend of Blitz Kids, early obsessions, the street culture of Soho's Blitz clubs, and iconic fashion photography like Jessica Stam’s i-D cover. I wanted to channel the eclectic and daring spirit of those eras while making it modern," says McGrath.
Director: Talia Collis
Director of Photography: Chaimaa Ormazabal
Editor: Victoria Mortati
Producer: Alex Ayodele-Otele
Associate Director, Creative Development: Alexandra Gurvitch
Producer, On Set: Igor Degtiarev
Associate Producer, On Set: Anisa Kennar
Post Producer: Qieara Lesesne
Gaffer: Sam Moss
Assistant Camera: Rory Thomas
2nd Assistant Camera: George Tsamis
Audio: Joe Blanche
Production Assistant: Phin Symons
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward, Lauren Worona
Post Production Coordinators: Holly Frew, Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Associate Director, Post Production: Nicholas Ascanio
Production Coordinator: Ava Kashar
Production Manager: Natasha Soto-Albors
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
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[@starchildofthe90s7]

Pat is such an artist you can tell she is truly a master of her craft. . The way she speaks its like hearing a story and thats how you know shes really true to this. Some people are just doing a job or selling a product to you. She is truly in a class of her own. Her passion is refreshing

[@liatkan]

i just need 5 hours of this and im fine.

[@B1GJERRY3]

maybe i’m a monster but i want her to do this type of video for every show, every season

[@anamihailovic7390]

Me too

[@LotusFlowerslove]

5 mins and I would be blessed

[@jdrives]

Better than therapy, honestly

[@liatkan]

@@B1GJERRY3 a reasonable request!

[@waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa9739]

She is THE makeup artist of our time. Nobody does it like her

[@ax.8508]

its the first time i ever see Pat McGrath and she’s so inspiring. I thrive watching artists do their thing with such ease while having a look at their perception, how fascinating

[@sHopec37]

Wow what a soul Pat is, lifting her team up, beautiful to see.

[@isabelleskiss]

Path McGrath is a legend!

[@llandriell]

I tested applying a red lip with my fingers while my bath was running this morning, I’m blown away! Back here watching for a closer look at the technique; my application was messy, but the effect was there, thanks! ❤

[@klementrose]

I have so much respect and admiration for Pat, I remember back in school I did an essay on her and her influence. I remember reading that models would say that she’d really only use her fingers and hands for makeup application, such an intimate way of doing it and so artistic

[@cleopatracaro2341]

Path is the Real Queen.

[@THEMODELGENE]

Gorgeous canvas, gorgeous makeup

[@MyuNeptune]

She is just out of this world. Legend!

[@worthigirl2946]

Pat Mcgrath can do no wrong!💕💕These looks are insane!

[@Blixa-bex]

I hear Visage’s “Fade to Grey” playing in my head with this wonder look😍

[@starjen222]

a living legend and true artist. We’re lucky to be alive in the same time as her and witness this in real time

[@mariavictoriamunoz7764]

Pat McGrath makes me want to buy all her makeup

[@taissalada]

I love this! The pink and blue reminds me of the album cover “pleasure victim” by the band Berlin. I have always loved pink & blue because of this

[@adonnarowe1811]

Only complaint is I want to see MORE!❤ I love pat!

[@melsyoutube]

i love her, i could watch her do this for an hour for a whole bunch of looks

[@iloveashleysade]

I knew it was the Mother even with her back turned ❤

[@bellasimpson2657]

Omg I’ve learnt so much in 5 minutes. An absolute icon, thank you Pat!!! Xo

[@Alissandre_Iskander]

I honestly could watch hours of this

[@clotildemartinezlopez7017]

She is pat mcgrath not just an iconic makeup artist please

[@novelladolphin]

Her make-up line is everything! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andrew4809]

Perfect for running errands

[@T.B0]

Looveedd lulu’s Swarovski look 😫😫

[@westcoastbestcoast393]

Pat McGrath is such an icon and I love her makeup line

[@ilovekailyn]

thanks for making the only foundation that suits me Miss Pat

[@mariposamuniz]

Pat is the original makeup guru, love her!💖

[@carrisagrace1]

Honey…. KEVYN AUCOIN

[@ortem000]

Makeup Icon

[@mon6745]

Pat and her team are just 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@orlob99]

i love watching these😭

[@LotusFlowerslove]

Pat McGrath is first class ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏆🏆🏆

[@MeghanF93]

Love this look! Now if only she would move beyond pink and gold for her own palettes 😅

[@manicagency]

this whole look was done using pats makeup

[@MsKaraMichelle]

It's like "kissing" the lipstick onto the lips😮❤

[@carmensmith6394]

I actually thought Pat McGrath was American, first time I’ve seen her.

[@Sonsbitchesall]

Pat McGrath had been doing this for decades. She IS NUMBER ONE

[@marieo5417]

Pat McGrath is the Best of the Best 👑

[@vernonvillanueva4511]

iconic jessica Stam make-up She did

[@cb9825]

I was so confused with the preview because there are white woman's hands on the picture 😄 and I've seen Pat's photos before, she is black. Now I understand that these were Jenna's hands.🤣

[@Coreyandmonica]

Love this!!! Love you Pat!!!!

[@Eag123eag]

totally agree on the finger application of lipstick!

[@Shambhala27]

Lovely Make Up🤍🤍🤍

[@no1bratnaustin]

I could listen to Pat talk all day!

[@patmcgrath5600]

SENDING LOVE ✨💖💖

[@jamilgotcher365]

I think I could recreate this look with Wet and Wild lol

[@DeeHenry23]

This was so enjoyable to watch! She really is an amazing artist.

[@alleahsasseville]

I want Pat to glam me up! 🥰😍

[@gracewaltemeyer9796]

Pat is such a legend! I know her makeup is pricy, but OML it is so worth it.

[@ruthhansberry6361]

Soooooo pretty 😍

[@micaela.herrera]

I soaked this up like a sponge, I love hearing a master in their craft go into detail about why they love certain techniques!

[@Randomania-v9t]

This reminds me of Bryan ferry your painted smile

[@JohnnyCredit]

I love love love the Bowie inspired look

[@MsSilentsiren]

Lulu Wood looks like what Madonna is supposed to look like

[@alexandramulford7646]

Pat McGrath is my favorite makeup artist

[@DanielleA2023]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 the LGBTQIA and Women ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@canickacabarras1913]

LEGEND!!!! 🥹🙏🏾🌸

[@vedroso5229]

ICONIC

[@raquelilla230575]

Skunk Anansie.....what a vibe

[@Ruth78620]

I saw that! I love that band saw them in Glasgow in the 90's

[@daniella3813]

♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@אנהאיטקין-נ4כ]

Artist !

[@allyssxh]

The lipstick technique is so smart, if only it isn't wasteful of the product I would've definitely followed it 😢 still amazing though

[@NandaPr3tty-yr9vz]

❤

[@deathmaiden]

"today we're gonna be looking at... the blitz-kid, new romantic section," omg ok what page 📝"it's gonna be a lot of fun," ikr!!

[@mide.o3836]

First comment ❤️

[@mayuribhattacharya5352]

This 5 min video felt like 15... Packed with information

[@roxysimmons]

Love you Pat! Love you even MORE for referencing the Blitz Kids!!

[@nuham6055]

She did Taylor swift make up in the bejewelled mv gorgeous

[@redmanish]

I love how collaborative her language is, both with her team and with the models. Truly a humble artist.

[@annealbaugh919]

🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@np-gi6vz]

The whole entire planet 🙌🏽 the whole truth and how I’ve been lately

[@YoursTruly-tr4dk]

Was that Renny Vasquez!!!!! I’m so happy for him!!!

[@thebrittanyfrancis]

🔥🔥🔥

[@nataliacortes7399]

Icon...!!👑👑

[@AliTass]

Pat likes to pat her lipstick! Omgosh

[@magaevans2086]

Nossa, lindoo

[@Rirah]

I love Pat McGrath, she is so lovely and inspiring!

[@artistana523]

This is so inspiring to me as a makeup artist 😍

[@drbapponbaidya105]

Nice

[@DiLecceNicolaIvan]

Mi piace

[@bitabeauty_official]

Take me to your team 🎉

[@dnysuaste]

Pat is such an amazing artist ❤

[@JohnnyCredit]

I love love love the Bowie inspired look

[@undyingtome]

WE LOVE YOU PAT!!!!!

[@jacintheng4280]

🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🥰 💪🏻💯

[@esclarmonde1156]

What is the lipstic color and brand?

[@andieshultz7392]

I LIVE FOR PAT

[@annemariefarina5336]

❤❤❤❤

[@TheEyeMustTravel]

Your awesome👀👀👀✨

[@onyemehstephanie140]

An icon

[@eve2dawn]

Fingers , finger, fingers!

[@suranjitpaul1594]

Varry nice

[@mirazhub]

Nice

[@amyg8176]

Idk why this was not the accent I expected pat to have!

[@xMissAlaskax]

Wow 🥹🥹🔥🔥🔥

[@mirazhub]

সুন্দর

[@yangyangcai]

Wow!

[@MdshebelAhmed-uz7bj]

Beautiful

[@crystalbeck2495]

Ziggy Stardust

[@arianemariano3807]

Genius ❤🤩

[@angelacastro3247]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤