Virginia Young

Virginia Young is a London-born, New York-based, highly renowned makeup artist whose career spans three decades. Formerly a painter, Virginia first experimented with makeup on herself before pursuing a career in the beauty industry. As a result, her attention to detail and natural approach to beauty stems from her passion for art. Virginia’s goal always is to enhance the model’s beauty with artistic precision. 

Her big break came in the early ’90s working alongside the British photographer Corinne Day, with whom she collaborated on iconic shoots for i-D, Miu Miu, and British Vogue. Today, Virginia has long-standing relationships with a multitude of top photographers. She also frequently collaborates with well-known brands like La Mer, Estee Lauder, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, and more.