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 Addidas Anglo Gold Clarens Avon Wella Ponds Garnier Sunsilk Justine Appletizer V Vodacom SAP

SAA Dettol

Known for her engaging and professional temperament, Liz van der Merwe regularly works with local and international celebrities from across Europe, Africa, America and the East.

INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITIES INCLUDE

David Guetta
Rita Marley

Kelly Rowland

Lindiwe Suttle

Die Antwoord
Caprice
Dub Fx
Karlie Kloss
Vanessa Haywood

INDIAN CELEBRITIES AND BOLLYWOOD STARS INCLUDE

Jacqueline Fernández

Shilpa Shetty
Eisha Gupta

Saif Ali Khan

Bipasha Basu

Arjun Kapoor

amongst others...

SOUTH AFRICAN CELEBRITIES INCLUDE

Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Hugh Masekela

Laurika Rauch

Lira

Unathi Msengana

Slikour

Gareth Cliff

Randall Abrahams

Proverb
Gerry Rantseli
Tamara Dey
Reeva Steenskamp

Pabi Moloi
Julius Malema
Danny K
Freshly Ground
Gina Athens
Jeannie D

Christi Panagio

Basetsana Kumalo

Tracy & Kerry McGregor

Poppy Ntshongwana

Pearl Thusi

SHOW DIRECTION AND LIVE EVENTS INCLUDE

Fifa world cup
Rocky Horror Picture Show Theatre Production High School Musical Theatre Production
City of Gold
Madame Singara
South Africa Fashion Week
Africa Fashion Week International
Nigeria Fashion Week.
The Lion King Traveling Theatre production

Hair + Makeup

Lindsey Swart

Liz van der Merwe

Marc Boss

Mirriam Machucha