Make up Artist, Hair Stylist and Creative Director
Liz van der Merwe is a renowned creative make up artist working across editorial, video, fashion shows and live events. As senior MAC make up artist Liz was trained in Miami and Las Vegas and has worked with international collections (including Armani, Missoni and Moschino) as well as acting as a brand ambassador and lead creative for the IMAN cosmetics range. In 2010 she was awarded for her outstanding contribution to make up artistry at the Africa Fashion Awards. Known for her imaginative vision and outstanding work ethic, her work regularly appears in leading international fashion publications and magazines including Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, Grazia, Rolling Stone, FHM, GQ and Elle.
ADVERTISING AND BRANDS INCLUDE
BMW,Coca Cola, Adidas, Anglo Gold, Clarens, Avon, Wella, Ponds, Garnier, Sunsilk, Justine, Appletizer, Vodacom, SAP, SAA and Dettol.
INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITIES INCLUDE
David Guetta, Rita Marley, Kelly Rowland, Lindiwe Suttle, Die Antwoord, Caprice, Dub Fx, Karlie Kloss, and Vanessa Haywood.
INDIAN CELEBRITIES AND BOLLYWOOD STARS INCLUDE
Jacqueline Fernández, Shilpa Shetty, Eisha Gupta, Saif Ali Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Kapoor and more.
SOUTH AFRICAN CELEBRITIES INCLUDE
Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Hugh Masekela, Lurika Rauch, Lira, Unathi Msengana, Slikour, Gareth Cliff, Randall Abrahmas, Proverb, Gerry Rantseli,tamaraDey,Reeva Steenkamp, Pabi Moloi, Julius Malema, Danny K, Freshly Ground, Gina Athen, Jeannie D, Christi Panagio, Basetsana Kumalo, Tarcy & Kerry McGregor, Popp Ntshongwana and Pearl Thusi.
SHOW DIRECTION AND LIVE EVENTS INCLUDE
Fifa World Cup, Rocky Horror Picture Show Threatre Production, High School Musical Theatre Productions, City of Gold, Madame Singara, South African Fashion Week, Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria Fashion Week and The Lion King Traveling Theatre Production.