New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria: Viva Guest Editor Takeover - Liz Hyun
Makeup artist Liz Hyun discusses her collaborative process and beauty trends backstage at New Zealand Fashion Week 2026. She emphasizes a 'fresh and modern' aesthetic for the By Kai show using specific beauty products.
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The Viva Guest Edit: NZFW, presented by Zeekr, hands over the reins to industry insiders who are taking over Viva this week. They’ll be sharing their thoughts, experiences and opinions as they take part in the biggest week in NZ fashion.
Today, we welcome Liz Hyun to the Guest Edit chair.
Hyun is a freelance makeup artist, specialising in fashion editorials, including for Viva, and commercial campaigns for Gucci, Claudia Li and Lexus.
Hyun spoke with Viva’s Ashleigh Cometti from Shed 10 after creating the makeup looks for Makaira Lee’s debut By Kai show.
Ashleigh Cometti: What was the process like working with Makaira on the show’s makeup look?
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