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United Kingdom Mary Greenwell is a highly regarded makeup artist known for her work with supermodels and royalty, and her influence on the global fashion and beauty industries.
Mary Greenwell collaborated with Yohji Yamamoto.
She collaborated with Chanel and sustains ongoing partnerships with the luxury brand.
Mary has continuing collaborations with Estee Lauder.
Mary has continuing collaborations with Sisley.
Mary has continuing collaborations with SK11.
Mary Greenwell partnered with the fashion gaming app Drest to curate a selection of virtual makeup looks for its avatars and was announced as their consultant makeup artist.
Mary's foray into makeup started by chance when she moved from England to Los Angeles, and worked for make-up brand Il Makiage, the legendary cosmetics line.
Mary Greenwell’s career started by chance after moving from England to Los Angeles, where she began working for the makeup brand Il Makiage. Her early experiences in Los Angeles laid the groundwork for her eventual move to Paris in the mid-1980s. In Paris, Greenwell expanded her portfolio by collaborating with numerous high-profile photographers, solidifying her reputation in the fashion world. This period saw her regularly traveling between major fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Paris for editorial shoots, where she worked with prominent figures including Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford. Her expertise also extended to working with royalty, notably Diana, Princess of Wales, establishing her as a sought-after artist for A-list celebrities and influential personalities.
Throughout her career, Greenwell played a significant role in major fashion events, particularly in the early years of London Fashion Week. Working alongside long-time friend and hairstylist Sam McKnight, she contributed to iconic shows and collaborated with designers like Vivienne Westwood and Matthew Williamson. A notable moment was creating the makeup look for Kate Moss at Matthew Williamson’s first catwalk show in 1998, which featured exaggerated rosy cheeks that complemented Moss’s outfit. She also created the distinctive painted faces for Vivienne Westwood’s Marie Antoinette-inspired shows. These collaborations highlighted her artistic freedom and ability to translate designer visions into memorable runway looks.
Mary Greenwell has evolved from actively participating in fashion shows to focusing on celebrity clientele, becoming the preferred makeup artist for stars like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain. Her influence continues to be recognized, as evidenced by her appointment as an ambassador for the British Beauty Council in 2023. She maintains ongoing partnerships with luxury brands and has a significant online presence, with a substantial following on Instagram. Greenwell reflects on the changes in makeup trends, noting a shift towards either highly extraordinary or very natural looks in contemporary fashion shows, a departure from the more collaborative and less commercial atmosphere of her early career.
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