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United Kingdom Diane Kendal is a British-born makeup artist and creative director known for her work with major fashion brands and her innovative approach to beauty.
Kendal's artistry has shaped the shows and campaigns of Prada. She is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
Kendal's artistry has shaped the shows and campaigns of Dior. She is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
Kendal's artistry has shaped the shows and campaigns of Marc Jacobs. She was previously the beauty product consultant and make-up artist for Marc Jacobs Beauty, and has been featured in campaigns such as Adwoa Aboah's Marc Jacobs Beauty Ad. She is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
In 1997, designer Calvin Klein collaborated with Kendal to design a cosmetic line for the brand, which included the 'Calvin Klein Cheek Color Washes'. Her artistry has also shaped the shows and campaigns of Calvin Klein, and she is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
Kendal's artistry has shaped the shows and campaigns of Tom Ford. Her makeup styling appears in advertising campaigns for Tom Ford.
Kendal's artistry has shaped the shows and campaigns of Versace. She is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
Kendal's artistry has shaped the shows and campaigns of Chanel. She is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
Kendal's artistry has shaped the shows and campaigns of Ralph Lauren. She is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
Kendal's artistry has shaped the shows and campaigns of Proenza Schouler. She recently used Merit Beauty products to create the look at Proenza Schouler's spring 2024 show.
In 2021, Diane Kendal became the creative director for Zara Beauty, sharing her vision for the brand and its makeup line. She also developed a playful collection of beauty products for kids called 'Mini Artists', launched in February 2023.
In late 2023, Kendal was appointed creative director of Rabanne Beauty. She played a key role in launching Rabanne's first make-up line, which consists of three separate lines – Eyephoria, Rouge Rabanne, and Arts Factory.
Makeup artist Diane Kendal used Merit Beauty products to create the fresh-faced look backstage at Proenza Schouler's spring 2024 show as part of a collaboration.
Kendal has created runway looks for designers that include Balenciaga.
Kendal's makeup styling appears in advertising campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana.
Kendal's makeup styling appears in advertising campaigns for Oscar de la Renta.
Kendal's makeup styling appears in advertising campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté.
Kendal has created runway looks for designers that include Alexander Wang. She has also been credited for looks from Alexander Wang's shows, including the updated spin on 'American Beauty' and the reintroduction of banana clips.
Kendal has created runway looks for designers that include Carolina Herrera.
Kendal's makeup styling appears in advertising campaigns for Chloé.
Diane Kendal, originally from Wokingham in Berkshire, United Kingdom, developed an early interest in creative makeup, leading her to study special-effect make-up and prosthetics at the London College of Fashion. During her studies, she recognized the potential for a career in the fashion industry by collaborating with emerging photographers. She began her professional journey working with UK publications such as ‘Girl About Town’ and ‘Miss London’. Her career advanced significantly when she moved to New York City in the 1990s, where she became a key figure in the grunge movement within the fashion industry, often working closely with hairstylist Guido Palau. In 1988, Kendal secured her first major project, a fashion story for Italian Vogue, collaborating with model Cordula Reyer and photographer Albert Watson.
Kendal’s influence expanded through various brand collaborations and creative director roles. In 1997, she partnered with designer Calvin Klein to develop a cosmetic line for the brand, which included products like the Calvin Klein Cheek Color Washes that garnered a celebrity following. That same year, she achieved her first Vogue cover for the December issue, featuring models Shalom Harlow and Georgina Grenville, photographed by Steven Meisel. Her expertise led her to become the beauty product consultant and make-up artist for Marc Jacobs Beauty, further cementing her position in the industry. Kendal has consistently worked with prominent photographers including David Sims, Craig McDean, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Patrick Demarchelier, and Mario Sorrenti, with her makeup styling featured in international editions of Vogue, W Magazine, Allure Magazine, and Interview Magazine. Her work has also extended to advertising campaigns for brands such as Marc Jacobs, Chloé, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, and Tom Ford, demonstrating her broad reach and diverse client base.
More recently, Kendal has taken on significant creative leadership roles. In 2021, she was appointed creative director for Zara Beauty, where she contributed to the brand’s beauty product development and launched a children’s beauty collection, ‘Mini Artists’, in February 2023. Her journey continued in late 2023 when she became the creative director of Rabanne Beauty, overseeing the brand’s makeup line, which features ranges like Eyephoria, Rouge Rabanne, and Arts Factory. Kendal also creates runway looks for designers including Balenciaga, Roberto Cavalli, Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, and Carolina Herrera, underscoring her ongoing impact on contemporary fashion trends. She resides in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, with her daughter, Em Kendal Watson.
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