Karissa McLaren & Michelle Gataric have created looks for some of the biggest brands in the beauty industry and beyond. They have both spent many years working individually and as a team in Melbourne, Sydney, New York, London and Paris.
They are well known for their calm and composed approach to creating perfect looks in high-pressure situations. Having worked with some of the most accomplished photographers, stylists and image-makers in the business, they have a refined sense of how to get the best out of any collaboration.
Karissa & Michelle's flawless technique, effortless aesthetic and professional mindset marks them apart from their competitors, making them the first choice for forward-thinking clients who can accept nothing less than a first-class result.
Karissa McLaren - Hair & Makeup
Print: InStyle Magazine, Real Living, Chadstone Fashion Capital Magazine, Carnival Magazine, New Idea, Marie Claire, Notebook, Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Grazia, Russh, Glife, Instyle Magazine.
Campaign/ Advertising: Myer, Bonds, NOVA, Woman's Day, Natasha Schweitzer, Longines, Disney, Thor Ragnorak, Grace on Mercer, Loreal, Decjuba, Mimco, Cotton On , John Frieda, Mathers, Metallicus, Sportsgirl, Chadstone Capital, Westfield, Black Pepper, Target, Kachel, Maggie T,Debertoli Wines, Dotti, Bulgari, Crown Casino, ANZ, Westpac, Honda, The Oracle, Mossimo, Priceline, Southern Comfort, Virgin Airways, Volkswagon, Triumph, Playtex, PillowTalk, Sony, Fox Sports,
Events: IMG Swim Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, L'oreal Fashion Week, Rosemount Fashion Week, MBFF.
Michelle Gataric - Hair & Makeup
Print: Dazed & Confused, ID online, 7th Man Magazine, Modern bride Magazine, Fashion Journal, V Magazine, SOMA
Campaign/ Advertising:Chanel, Fendi, Cue, Veronika Maine, Lee Denim, ASOS, Top Shop, Fiat, Mr Porter, J’Aton Couture, NAB (National Australia Bank), Alexandra Blak Jewellery, Rokk Ebony, Luxe Deluxe, Stage II, All About Eve, George, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ann Taylor, TOCCA, Converse, Triumph, Boux Avenue, Mulberry.
Events: The Brit Awards, L’Oreal event with Cheryl Cole, L’Oreal Crème Casting Gloss TV presentation event, L’Oreal Colour Trophy, Harry Winston Princess Trust Celebrate Success Awards, Harpers Bazaar Charity Event- Women for Women International, Sydney Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, 30 days of Fashion, Dancing With The Stars, New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week.