Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath is a British makeup artist and cosmetics entrepreneur known for her work in fashion editorial and brand creative direction and for founding Pat McGrath Labs. She was appointed a DBE for services to the fashion and beauty industry and to diversity.

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About Pat McGrath

Profile information current to 2026-08-22.

United Kingdom · Makeup artist, Cosmetics entrepreneur

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Also known as: Patricia Ann McGrath, Dame Pat McGrath
Known for: Fashion makeup artistry; Beauty and cosmetics; Fashion editorial
Country: United Kingdom

Makeup artist
Cosmetics entrepreneur

At a glance

McGrath launched Pat McGrath Labs in 2015, beginning with the GOLD 001 product release.
Her career has encompassed fashion makeup artistry, editorial work and creative direction for major cosmetics brands.
As of August 2026, public materials identified McGrath as British Vogue's Beauty Editor-at-Large and as Cosmetics Creative Director for La Beauté Louis Vuitton.
Her recognition includes an MBE, a DBE, the CFDA's Eleanor Lambert Founder's Award and the British Fashion Council's Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator.

Background and creative formation

McGrath grew up in Northampton, England. British Vogue reports that her mother, Jean McGrath, was a Jamaican immigrant and that McGrath has credited her with shaping her interest in makeup and fashion. McGrath completed a foundation course in art at Northampton College but did not receive formal training in makeup artistry.

Fashion and cosmetics career

McGrath began her professional career in London in the early 1990s and became known for fashion makeup artistry and editorial work. In 2004, Procter & Gamble appointed her Global Creative Design Director for cosmetics work that included CoverGirl and Max Factor.

Pat McGrath Labs and public-facing roles

McGrath founded Pat McGrath Labs in 2015, launching the company with GOLD 001. British Vogue announced her appointment as beauty editor-at-large in July 2017, and the Pat McGrath Labs website continued to describe her in that role as of August 2026. Louis Vuitton's public materials also identified her as Cosmetics Creative Director for La Beauté Louis Vuitton, although the evidence reviewed did not establish the date of that appointment.

Honors and professional recognition

McGrath received an MBE for services to the fashion and beauty industry in 2014. In 2017, she received the CFDA's Eleanor Lambert Founder's Award and the British Fashion Council's Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator. TIME included her in its 2019 TIME 100 list, and she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the fashion and beauty industry and to diversity.

Timeline

1990 Began her professional career in London in the early 1990s.
2004 Appointed Global Creative Design Director by Procter & Gamble for cosmetics work that included CoverGirl and Max Factor.
2014 Received an MBE for services to the fashion and beauty industry.
2015-10 Launched Pat McGrath Labs, beginning with the GOLD 001 product release.
2017-07 British Vogue announced her appointment as beauty editor-at-large.
2017 Received the CFDA's Eleanor Lambert Founder's Award.
2017 Received the British Fashion Council's Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator.
2019-04-16 Included in TIME's 2019 TIME 100 list.
2021 Appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the fashion and beauty industry and to diversity.

Additional verified details

Current context

Louis Vuitton's public materials identify McGrath as Cosmetics Creative Director for La Beauté Louis Vuitton. This status is based on Louis Vuitton's public-facing brand material; the available evidence did not establish an appointment date.
Pat McGrath Labs' About page describes McGrath as British Vogue's Beauty Editor-at-Large since 2017. The current-status characterization comes from the Pat McGrath Labs website; British Vogue independently documented the original appointment in July 2017.

Biographical facts

McGrath is a British makeup artist; the UK honours notice identifies her as Patricia Ann McGrath and records her occupation as makeup artist.
Profile sources place McGrath's upbringing in Northampton, England.
British Vogue describes McGrath's mother, Jean McGrath, as a Jamaican immigrant and reports that McGrath has credited her mother with shaping her creative interest in makeup and fashion.
The Business of Fashion reports that McGrath completed a foundation course in art at Northampton College and did not receive formal training in makeup artistry.

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Affiliations associated with Pat McGrath.

Pat McGrath Labs Founder 2015-10–present
British Vogue Beauty Editor-at-Large 2017-07–present
Louis Vuitton Cosmetics Creative Director for La Beauté Louis Vuitton present