Tom Pecheux

Biography

Tom Pecheux (born February 3, 1963) is a French make-up artist and is currently the Global Beauty Director for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty.

Having commenced his cosmetics journey as an assistant to the acclaimed makeup artist Linda Cantello, Pecheux quickly established himself as a notable presence in the industry.

Over the years, he has had the privilege of working with a distinguished roster of photographers, including Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, Craig McDean, Peter Lindbergh, and Mert and Marcus.

In 2009, Pecheux was named Creative Makeup Director for Estée Lauder.

From 2014 to 2018, Pecheux served as the key makeup artist for Chanel runway shows.

In 2017, Pecheux was appointed as the Global Beauty Director for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty.

Pecheux has done make-up for runway shows and advertising campaigns for clients like Balmain, Lanvin, Emilio Pucci, Prada, and Givenchy.