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.
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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

[@waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa9739]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@isabelleskiss]

Path McGrath is a legend!

[@sHopec37]

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

[@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! ❤

[@worthigirl2946]

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

[@Sonsbitchesall]

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

[@melsyoutube]

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

[@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!

[@iloveashleysade]

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

[@cleopatracaro2341]

Path is the Real Queen.

[@andrew4809]

Perfect for running errands

[@THEMODELGENE]

Gorgeous canvas, gorgeous makeup

[@MyuNeptune]

She is just out of this world. Legend!

[@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

[@orlob99]

i love watching these😭

[@Blixa-bex]

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

[@roxysimmons]

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

[@T.B0]

Looveedd lulu’s Swarovski look 😫😫

[@egibson321]

totally agree on the finger application of lipstick!

[@DeeHenry23]

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

[@patmcgrath5600]

SENDING LOVE ✨💖💖

[@bellasimpson2657]

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

[@JohnnyCredit]

I love love love the Bowie inspired look

[@antoniareviews]

Pat is the original makeup guru, love her!💖

[@carrisagrace1]

Honey…. KEVYN AUCOIN

[@mon6745]

Pat and her team are just 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@mariavictoriamunoz7764]

Pat McGrath makes me want to buy all her makeup

[@no1bratnaustin]

I could listen to Pat talk all day!

[@redmanish]

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

[@Coreyandmonica]

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

[@ilovekailyn]

thanks for making the only foundation that suits me Miss Pat

[@Alissandre_Iskander]

I honestly could watch hours of this

[@artistana523]

This is so inspiring to me as a makeup artist 😍

[@novelladolphin]

Her make-up line is everything! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Rirah]

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

[@alleahsasseville]

I want Pat to glam me up! 🥰😍

[@bryvntz]

favorite makeup artist of all time

[@Ngel1997]

Lovely Make Up🤍🤍🤍

[@vedroso5229]

ICONIC

[@dnysuaste]

Pat is such an amazing artist ❤

[@MdshebelAhmed-uz7bj]

Beautiful

[@ortem000]

Makeup Icon

[@arianemariano3807]

Genius ❤🤩

[@ruthhansberry6361]

Soooooo pretty 😍

[@gracewaltemeyer9796]

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

[@westcoastbestcoast393]

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

[@vernonvillanueva4511]

iconic jessica Stam make-up She did

[@nataliacortes7399]

Icon...!!👑👑

[@MsKaraMichelle]

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

[@yangyangcai]

Wow!

[@andieshultz7392]

I LIVE FOR PAT

[@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

[@undyingtome]

WE LOVE YOU PAT!!!!!

[@thebrittanyfrancis]

🔥🔥🔥

[@marieo5417]

Pat McGrath is the Best of the Best 👑

[@user-qk2cy5fk6u]

Artist !

[@magaevans2086]

Nossa, lindoo

[@LotusFlowerslove]

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

[@mirazhub]

Nice

[@suranjitpaul1594]

Varry nice

[@jacintheng4280]

🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🥰 💪🏻💯

[@YoursTruly-tr4dk]

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

[@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!!

[@annemariefarina5336]

❤❤❤❤

[@canickacabarras1913]

LEGEND!!!! 🥹🙏🏾🌸

[@manimanibooboo]

anyone know what PMG blush she used on Lulu?

[@NandaPr3tty-yr9vz]

❤

[@jamilgotcher365]

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

[@daniella3813]

♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-db7ol3ok2e]

Круто

[@user-hm4ug6wh1r]

This reminds me of Bryan ferry your painted smile

[@AliTass]

Pat likes to pat her lipstick! Omgosh

[@esclarmonde1156]

What is the lipstic color and brand?

[@DiLecceNicolaIvan]

Mi piace

[@xMissAlaskax]

Wow 🥹🥹🔥🔥🔥

[@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

[@tinathetraveler3819]

♥️✨

[@raquelilla230575]

Skunk Anansie.....what a vibe

[@Ruth78620]

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

[@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.🤣

[@onyemehstephanie140]

An icon

[@bitabeauty_official]

Take me to your team 🎉

[@np-gi6vz]

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

[@raskitampati3558]

❤❤

[@mirazhub]

সুন্দর

[@MsSilentsiren]

Lulu Wood looks like what Madonna is supposed to look like

[@mayuribhattacharya5352]

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

[@nuham6055]

She did Taylor swift make up in the bejewelled mv gorgeous

[@user-jt5pi5ue3h]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelacastro3247]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amyg8176]

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

[@carmensmith6394]

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

[@clotildemartinezlopez7017]

She is pat mcgrath not just an iconic makeup artist please

[@crystalbeck2495]

Ziggy Stardust

[@eve2dawn]

Fingers , finger, fingers!

[@enricototola]

You better put some RESPECT on Pat's name

[@mide.o3836]

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