Tony James - Celebrity Make-Up Artist

Tony James is a Celebrity Make-Up Artist who relocated to Durban after 25 years in the City of London. Tony attended the prestigious "London College of Fashion", and as a graduate he forged a successful career in fashion and beauty that has spanned 25 years. He found himself travelling the world as the creative Art Director (Make-Up Division) of Vidal Sassoon, working with many other creative people at the top of their professions. Tony worked for many of the top Editorials (Vogue/Elle/Tattler etc.). His career continued as he decided to become self-employed, adopting a manager, and creating his own brand as a highly successful Make-Up Artist. Tony has worked at many Fashion/Runway Shows in the past that include Tom Ford, Gucci and Tommy Hillfiger. He has also worked at various shows with the Polish designer Arkadius as the Chief Make-up Artist. Tony’s client list ranges from Sir Elton John to Katie Price, and Belinda Carlisle. As well as UK Pop Star Daisy Dares You, click on the link to watch Tony doing Daisy’s Make Up for the super uber magazine “1883” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8nsmW8Xe9w. Tony has also worked with several of the top models of our time – from Kate Moss to Yasmin-Le-Bon & Agyness Deyn. Whilst travelling the world Tony has been fortunate enough to work with some of the best creative people in the industry - most memorably Hillary Alexander, who was arguably the UK’s top Stylist! In more recent years, Tony has enjoyed the pleasure of working as a Celebrity Make-Up Artist with the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing". This involved doing the actual live shows, and also all the press and publicity shoots that surround such a large event. During his time in Durban, Tony has had the opportunity to do Make-Up for advertising / billboards for the Durban Fashion Fair. Additionally, he completed the nationwide instore / windows / cash desk advertising & photographic images 2015/2016 summer season for Mr Price stores throughout S.A. Tony was also involved with the BIC razor advertising for the whole of AFRICA featuring the The Beast (SpringBok). This also included advertorials in Mens Health Magazine and GQ Magazine. This page will be regularly updated with all of Tony’s latest work, so keep visiting to see more!