LANIER LONG

There are times in the business when you have to call in the big DAWGS. When versatility, dependability, meticulous timing and great bedside manner counts; crowned “King of Clean Makeup”, Lanier Long is your choice. At a moments notice Celebrity Makeup Artist and Image Consultant Lanier Long converts from film to cosmetics campaigns, editorials, to fashion shows. VOGUE, BAZAAR, ESSENCE and VIBE, Long takes it all in stride, and even moved through the VERIZON, “Can You Hear Me Now” commercials. Lanier’s image consulting is a natural progression after working years as a clothing stylist before doing makeup. Lanier’s discerning eye for style detail to hair, makeup and clothing is uncanny. Lanier’s reassuring demeanor is desirable by many celebrities and difficult clients: Aretha, Denzel, Latifah, Schwarzenegger, Rosario and Kimora Lee Simmons have all had the magic touch. Long is also a long standing member of the prestigious union I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 798. As the former Creative Director for INTERFACE COSMETICS, Long helped to create some of the most accurate colors for black women ever! Currently Lanier is the Creative Beauty Consultant at Avons International Magazine “AVON BEAUTY TIMES” forecasting each seasons trends and colors. Lanier also redesigned the color chart for women of color at Avon. Lanier’s wholistic approach to lifestyle and beauty is keeping him on the cutting edge of fashion, beauty and music.

Photographers
Albert Watson
Bruce Weber
Daniella Federici
Wayne Maser
Dah Lin
Keith Major
Hans Neleman
Antonin Kratochvil
Carlo Dalla Chiesa
Marc Baptiste
Peter Beard