Laurel Charleston is a makeup artist known for her beauty looks.[1][2][3] She has collaborated with Doja Cat, Tati Gabrielle, and Melanie Martinez, creating makeup looks for fashion weeks and music videos.[1]
Early Life and Career
editLaurel Charleston began her journey in makeup as a drag queen and self-described club kid in New York City.[1] Her looks quickly caught the attention of the many in the industry.[1] Charleston has been honored as one of DAZED Magazine's 100 most innovative creatives of 2022.[1]
Notable Works
editDoja Cat: Charleston is known for her "killer sense of style" on Doja Cat's full-body gold paint look for the Spring/Summer 2023 fashion season and the mesmerizing optical illusion face.[1][2][4]
Tati Gabrielle: Charleston created a look for the actress.[2]
Melanie Martinez: Charleston's also created a look for the songwriter.[1]
Inspiration and Style
editLaurel Charleston says she draws inspiration from patterns, silhouettes, textures, and designs.[5] Charleston's work is celebrated for "the most exciting make-up looks in recent times."[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Pink News. (2023, December 14). Pink News. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/12/14/laurel-charleston-trans-makeup-artist-doja-cat-dylan-mulvaney/
- ^ a b c Andrews, A.F. (2022) She is behind Doja Cat’s makeup transformations, Vogue. Available at: https://www.vogue.com/article/makeup-artist-laurel-charleston-surrealist-art-doja-cat (Accessed: 27 October 2024).
- ^ Factora, J. (2022) Her work was behind Doja Cat’s viral fashion month looks, Them. Available at: https://www.them.us/story/doja-cat-fashion-week-make-up-artist-laurel-charleston (Accessed: 27 October 2024).
- ^ Factora, J. (2022) Meet the queer artist behind Doja Cat’s viral fashion month looks, Them. Available at: https://www.them.us/story/doja-cat-fashion-week-make-up-artist-laurel-charleston (Accessed: 27 October 2024).
- ^ a b Dazed (2024) Celebrity mua Laurel Charleston launches A technicolour dream palette, Dazed. Available at: https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/62710/1/doja-cat-s-mua-laurel-charleston-has-dropped-a-bright-bold-make-up-palette (Accessed: 27 October 2024).