Meet Bimpe Onakoya, The First Nigerian Makeup Artist To Headline A Show At New York Fashion Week

One of Nigeria’s top make up artist, Bimpe Onakoya was the headline makeup artist for American designer, LaQuan Smith for his sultry collection showing off brass sensuality for Spring/Summer 2019 at the New York Fashion Week.

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We are totally crushing on the beautiful @winnieharlow!! Her look was keyed by @bimpeonakoya for the @laquan_smith show. #Maybelline #maybellinenyng #facemeetsart #NYFW #NYFW2018 #bimpeinnewyork2018

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Maybelline New York Nigeria’s Artistic Director created beauty looks for super models like Winnie Harlow and many more. Check out photos from Bimpe backstage.

 

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#GODSPLAN #Repost @nyfw (@get_repost) • • • A backstage look at the making of @LaQuan_Smith’s September 2018 show. @Maybelline artist @BimpeOnakoya used Superstay Matte Ink: City Edition in Amazonian and Driver and Maybelline Fit Me Foundation to create powerful, runway glamour.

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