Leanna Gabriel has 7+ years experience and has a versatile background ranging from fashion to FMCG and television.
She has been the head HMUA at fashion marketplace, SilkFred, since 2015 and has overseen all ecommerce, editorial and campaign shoots with a wide range of models. With 800+ brands, she specialises in adapting each look to coincide with brand salience, mood boards, set lighting and incorporating each designer’s concept into the visual aspect of their collection.
Leanna has an eclectic eye for detail in a fast-paced environment and ensures that the end result of the complete look reflects the vision of the client.
She is a desired artist and has worked with well-established companies such as Religion, Superdrug, Marionnaud and The Girl Code.
In television, she has worked with The Only Way is Essex, ITV, BBC, QVC & numerous independent films.
Her clients include celebrities and influencers such as, Amy Neville, Nush Cope, Faye Brookes, Lauren Pope, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Tara Maynard and Joanna Coops, and has built a prestigious clientele over her years of work.
She has vast experience with beauty content creation and can transform models from one look to another within a matter of minutes.
Most recently, she leads trials to build a team of makeup artists that align with SilkFred’s objectives as a growing business. When it comes to hair and makeup, she’s an experienced and well-established artist who’s passion lies in bringing her client’s visions to life, enhancing natural beauty, while adding her own personal creative touch.