A New Yorker through and through – born and bred in the Big Apple – Marley "DJ Marley Marl" Parker is as cool as they come.
In matters of style, she is a law unto herself... The one requisite for success? Confidence. And boy, does she wear it well.
Inspired by the vintage disco and hip-hop references that Marley often taps for her sets on-stage, Kay Montano creates a beauty look of heavy metallics and striking contrasts – be it a statement sweep to line the eyes or dramatically framed and painted lips that demand attention – and imbues it with all of the charisma, originality and edge of Parker herself.
Because, why follow the standards, when you can set them yourself?
Makeup by Kay Montano at The Wall Group. Marley Parker wears Swarovski crystal-embellished top by Paula Knorr; a selection of earrings by Maria Black and Cornelia Webb; home-made hardware necklace.
The Beauty...
Sheer Cheek Gel in Rosy by PIXI Beauty
Glitter Eye Shadow in Band Stand by Topshop
Lip Contour Liner by PIXI Beauty
Smoky Eye Baton in Fumee Brun by Surratt Beauty
Blush Lipstick in Decoy by Topshop
Relevée Mascara by Surratt Beauty
Hardwired Eyeshadow in Lunar by NARS
Hardwired Eyeshadow in Ecstasy by NARS
Hardwired Eyeshadow in Mendoza by NARS
The Team...
Creative Direction by Masoud Golsorkhi
Fashion by Abigail Gurney-Read
Edit by Beatrix Blaise
Fashion Assisting by Carmen Bellot
Videography Assisting by Will Churchill
Marley Parker is represented by MiLK Management
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