NYFW: The Talks - Beauty is Identity with Daniel Martin and Dev Doee

Celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin in conversation with XXX Dev Doee on the power of hair, make-up and fashion in helping LGBTQ+ people confirm their identity in NYFW: The Talks – Beauty is Identity presented by the WME Fashion Incubator.

About Daniel Martin
Daniel Martin is a New York-based makeup artist. Martin began his career as an independent makeup artist in 2004, and in the years since his work has been featured in Vogue, Marie Claire, ELLE, Interview, and Harper’s Bazaar. His diverse clientele includes Elisabeth Moss, Priyanka Chopra, Jessica Biel, Nina Dobrev, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, for whom he created a wedding-day makeup look in 2018. Among the many accolades Martin has amassed over his 20+ year career, he was recently named the New Guard Artist of the Year by Marie Claire as part of its 2017 Image Maker Awards, and as Makeup Artist of the Year 2019 by InStyle. He has collaborated with top names within the fashion industry, including brands like Proenza Schouler and Chris Benz, makeup artists Pat McGrath and Patti DuBroff, and photographers Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, and Ellen Von Unwerth. Additionally, Martin is Tatcha’s Global Director of Education and Artistry.

About Dev Doee 
Dev Doee (they/she) is an actor, dancer, drag entertainer, beauty enthusiast, and currently the Creative Director at the Ali Forney Center. As a black transgender artist, much of their work focuses on gender and diversity. Dev has worked with various beauty brands and clothing lines to present diverse perspectives and approaches to makeup on social media and has also spoken at SXSW and Samsung about diversity in the beauty industry. Recognized as a member of Ulta’s Muse 100, Dev strives to bring black queerness to the forefront of everything they do, especially in beauty and fashion. In addition to the makeup world, Dev can be found on the screen having worked on shows such as Pose on FX and campaigns with HBO. Dev Doee was also recently awarded "Best Dance Performer" after formerly winning "Breakthrough Artist" and 3 time "Entertainer of the Year" nominee at the Glam Awards, NYC's biggest nightlife awards show. Doee has performed alongside iconic pop stars such as Tinashe and Chappell Roan. With this increasing visibility, Dev hopes to ensure that all groups of people and perspectives regardless of race and gender are seen and heard. 

About Ali Forney Center
The Ali Forney Center, located in New York City, is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to helping homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Founded in 2002, it provides a range of critical services, including emergency housing, job readiness programs, healthcare, and mental health support, to empower youth and help them build stable, independent lives. Named after Ali Forney, a gender nonconforming homeless youth who advocated for others before tragically losing their life, the center aims to combat homelessness and provide a safe, affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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