Pat McGrath, the undisputed queen of makeup artistry, once again proved her unparalleled genius with her groundbreaking work for the Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring 2024 show. While her talent has always been undeniable, McGrath surpassed even her brilliance by creating a makeup look that perfectly complemented Creative Director John Galliano’s mesmerizing Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection 2024.
Galliano’s collection explored the ritual of dressing and the profound connection between clothes and emotion. The runway presentation was a moody, moonlit journey along the Seine in Paris, featuring a cast of exquisite muses presented in a stunning tableau. The makeup crafted by Pat McGrath played a crucial role in enhancing the ethereal atmosphere of the show.
The makeup concept centered around a modern interpretation of porcelain glass skin. Pat McGrath expertly bleached the models’ brows, replacing them with pencil-thin arches drawn using neutral-toned shadows. The eyes became the canvas for McGrath’s artistic expression, showcasing variations of a painterly look in jewel tones, pastels, or moody charcoals. A doll-like flush was achieved by applying a cream blush to the center of the cheeks.
The lips took on a subversive allure with shades of blooded red and black, topped with a clear gloss for a surreal pout. The final touch was a hyper-shiny glaze applied to the skin, creating a smooth, reflective quality reminiscent of glass. This finishing touch completed the models’ unbelievable metamorphosis, turning them into otherworldly beings that perfectly embodied the mood and theme of Galliano’s collection.
PAT PRO TIP:
Create a natural glass-like finish, by prepping the skin with Divine Skin: Rose 001™ The Essence. Then perfect using the Sublime Perfection Foundation. For the ultimate glowing cheeks, apply and blend the Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour Balm for a flushed doll-like look.
- SKIN
Divine Skin: Rose 001™ The Essence - CHEEKS
Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour Balm – PEACH LOTUS or SUNKISSED SEDUCTION - EYES
MTHRSHP Mega: Celestial Nirvana Palette shade NIGHTFALL - BROWS
Mothership I: Subliminal Palette shades DEPTH or XTREME BLACK - LIPS
LUST: Gloss – NUDE NEGLIGEE
PAT PRO TIP:
Layer powder eye shadow in wet & dry textures to create a detailed, thin eyebrow. Using a dampened brush, create hair-like strokes with shades ULTIMATE TAUPE, DEPTH, or XTREME BLACK from Mothership I: Subliminal palette. Once the product has set, add dry hair strokes over top.
- CHEEKS
Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour Balm – DIVINE ROSE - EYES
Mothership VI: Midnight Sun Palette shades BLITZ VIOLET ORCHID & XTREME DUSK
Mothership I: Subliminal Palette shade ULTIMATE TAUPE - BROWS
Mothership I: Subliminal Palette shades ULTIMATE TAUPE - LIPS
Mothership VI: Midnight Sun Palette shades WICKED ENVY, JUBILEE
LUST: Gloss™ – NUDE NEGLIGEE
PAT PRO TIP:
Stain the lips using MatteTrance™ Lipstick. To create a sheer stain, gently press the shade GUINEVERE onto the center of the lips using a fingertip. Continue layering the color onto the lips for more opacity and blend on the edges for a soft blurred effect. Finish with a layer of LUST: Gloss™ in NUDE NEGLIGEE for a glass-like finish.
- CHEEKS
Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour Balm – PEACH LOTUS or SUNKISSED SEDUCTION - EYES
Mothership I: Subliminal Palette shades BLITZ BLUE
Blitz Astral Quad: Nocturnal Nirvana shade BLITZ AQUAMARINE
PermaGel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil – BLITZ BLUE - BROWS
Mothership I: Subliminal Palette shade ULTIMATE TAUPE - LIPS
MatteTrance™ Lipstick – GUINEVERE or McMENAMY
LUST: Gloss™ – NUDE NEGLIGEE
In Pat McGrath’s hands, makeup transcends the ordinary and becomes a transformative art form. Her ability to push boundaries and create looks that seamlessly integrate with the overall vision of a fashion show solidifies her status as an absolute genius in the world of makeup artistry. The Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring 2024 show stands as a testament to McGrath’s unparalleled talent and her ability to elevate fashion to a true work of art.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Pat McGrath
