Fashion’s Top Makeup Artists Share CFDA Awards Glam Looks

August 25, 2020

Nicky Campbell

Before the stars hit the red carpet at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, there is a team working tirelessly to make sure their looks are flawless. Some opt for bold, bright beauty looks while others go for a more natural glow. Ahead of thewinners announcement on September 14th, we spoke with several of the makeup artists responsible for some of the best CFDA Awards glam to get the scoop behind their process to make sure their clients are red-carpet ready.

Don’t forget to find out this year’s CFDA Awards winners on Monday, September 14th!

Martha Hunt in Thom Browne (photo by Jason McDonald)

GEORGI SANDEV

“I always want to bring people’s inner glow out through my work, because it ultimately makes my clients feel so happy and beautiful and that is why I love my job so so much – it touches their heart and mine! In 2018 we really went next level with Martha Hunt and the Swarovski crystal eye makeup design. It was such a memorable and eye-catching moment and it went so perfectly with her stunning Thom Browne dress. Shine bright like a diamond always and forever.”

Nina Park

“I absolutely loved this look for the 2019 CFDA awards. We wanted to match the lip to the dress and I remember mixing 5 colors to create the depth we were looking for.”

Porsche Cooper

“In 2017, Imaan Hammam surprised me at Adam Selman’s home for glam with completely bleached out eyebrows from a previous job, which I had to quickly restore to their natural brown color without much time. Thankfully, no one could tell that her thick eyebrows were actually blonde underneath the makeup! Heart attack averted.”

Porsche Cooper

“I absolutely loved this Brandon Maxwell number on Joan Smalls for the 2018 CFDA Awards. There was an approachable, yet sultry appeal given the cropped crop top and full pink maxi skirt, and I wanted her makeup to speak to that. We collaborated on her look, and decided on sensual glam with bronzed eyes and skin to the max, paired with a playful, soft pink pout.”

Hari Nef in Coach

Angie Parker

“Huge congrats Stuart Vevers, Coach! Beautiful Hari Nef wearing Coach ❤️ Make up by me!”

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