Pat McGrath Becomes First Makeup Artist to Receive Damehood Gianluca Russo
Pat McGrath is finally getting the royal treatment she deserves.
The legendary makeup artist is now the first to receive a damehood by Queen Elizabeth II,
People reports. Pat is being recognized for her work as British
Vogue’s Beauty Editor-at-Large, as well as running her own makeup empire, and for the countless projects she s worked on over the years. Pat has carved a unique, impactful spot for herself in the makeup industry and now, even the Queen herself is taking interest. I am beyond humbled that I have been awarded a Damehood in the Queen’s New Year 2021 Honours List as a D.B.E - Dame of the British Empire for Services to the Fashion and Beauty Industry and Diversity, Pat said in regard to the news.
Vogue’s Beauty Editor-at-Large, and has worked on every cover of Italian
Vogue for 20 years.
“I am beyond humbled that I have been awarded a Damehood in the Queen’s New Year 2021 Honours List as a D.B.E – Dame of the British Empire for Services to the Fashion and Beauty Industry and Diversity,” said McGrath in a statement, per
PEOPLE. “My mother’s obsession with beauty and fashion ignited my passion for this amazing industry, and I feel blessed to have the privilege of working with some of the most extraordinary people throughout my career.”
I am beyond humbled that I have been awarded a Damehood in the Queen’s New Year 2021 Honours List as a D.B.E – Dame of the British Empire for Services to the Fashion and Beauty Industry and Diversity. pic.twitter.com/bkrGDwSeEK Pat McGrath (@patmcgrathreal) December 31, 2020
I am beyond humbled that I have been awarded a Damehood in the Queen’s New Year 2021 Honours List as a D.B.E. - Dame of the British Empire for Services to the Fashion and Beauty Industry and Diversity, McGrath said in a statement. I am truly delighted and humbled to be given this wonderful honour. My mother’s obsession with beauty and fashion ignited my passion for this amazing industry and I feel blessed to have the privilege of working with some of the most extraordinary people throughout my career.
McGrath shared the news on Instagram, thanking her mother, family, friends, and all the designers that she had the honor of working with during her career. She launched her own beauty line, Pat McGrath Labs, in 2015. Additionally, she has worked as