ABOUT
Mariko Hirano was born in Osaka, Japan, and grew up in Fukuoka. From an early age, she expressed herself through classical ballet and developed a passion for stage makeup.
In 2006, she moved to Los Angeles, where she dedicated herself to pursuing her passion for makeup and exploring the world of fashion makeup.
After relocating to New York City in 2008, Mariko had the opportunity to work as a regular assistant to some of the industry's most talented and renowned makeup artists, including Aaron de May and Hannah Murray for over 5 years. Once she became an independent artist, her work appeared in prestigious publications such as Vogue US, Allure, V Magazine, ELLE, PORTER, L’Officiel Singapore, Harper's BAZAAR, i-D, DAZED, ODDA Magazine, and Puss Puss Magazine.
Mariko is currently based in London and New York but frequently travels internationally to collaborate with artists around the world.
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