Martina D’Andrea attended a fashion course at IED and two makeup schools. Beauty was her passion since she was a child, and from her first work experiences, she realized that makeup is a fundamental component in the construction of the image, so she found her expression in it. In this inspiring interview, she tells us how she started her career in beauty, how a typical day takes place on a set or when she works on a fashion show, her first Vogue editorial shot by Mariano Vivanco with the supermodel Natasha Poly and her first fashion show as head of
Hi Martina, could you introduce yourself to the Glam Observer community?
What did you study?
After high school, I studied Fashion at IED and then I attended two makeup schools.
From fashion design to makeup. What has made you change your mind?
I have always been passionate about beauty and makeup since I was very young. Growing up I’ve gotten interested in fashion and design.
I realized, from my first work experience, that makeup is a
fundamental part of the image building, so my old passion has joined the new one and I found my expression in makeup.
How did you start your career as make-up artist?
My make-up artist career started right after the schools, as an assistant for established professionals. At the same time, I worked for a cosmetic house and for the TV which was a great school cause it allowed me to work on all types of faces and on all ages, something that often doesn’t happen in fashion.
Following my passion for fashion, I then moved to Milan, where,
represented by an agency, I started my career in the fashion business.
Tell us a little about your work. How do you prepare for the shootings or other jobs, what happens on set?
Each working day is different from the previous one. I can be in the studio, on set,
The job requests pass through my agent with whom we evaluate, among other things, the technical aspects such as logistics.
Before each job, I study the mood
I then prepare my equipment based on the kind of job I have to do (even though you always need to have everything for every eventuality).
My work as a Beauty Editor, it’s different. In addition to the
Can you describe your typical working day?
My typical working day is in Milan at the studio.
I wake up early and have breakfast very calmly at home (I need it) and then hop in a taxi towards the studio. As soon as everyone is there, we talk about the look depending on the model and the mood of the shooting.
We start with the makeup and hair while the photographer prepares the set and the stylist defines the look. When everything is ready we start with the shooting and with the different outfit changes.
Often during the same day, there can be different makeup and hair changes.
What do you like most about your job?
My favorite part of my job is the creativity and getting in contact with different people. I love when I create an image from an idea, this is why the work of beauty editor gives me great satisfaction.
What are the projects you work on most often? Fashion shows, editorials …? And what is the difference between them?
I mainly work on
Working on a fashion show is similar to photo shoos: we create the best look according to the collection but everything is much more chaotic and hectic. Time is short, there are many models and you work in a team.
Can you describe a project you worked on and that you are particularly proud of?
More than a project, I remind of the moments that marked the growth
of my career: my first editorial for Vogue shot by Mariano Vivanco with top model Natasha Poly in Venice or my first fashion show as head of makeup for Costume National, the video for the launch of the new Sonia Rykiel line and my first work as a Beauty Editor.
What is your dream project that you hope to achieve in the future?
My dream is to become a beauty brand Creative Director.
Thank you Martina for your time and good luck with everything!
