This installment of The A-List: designer Sue Wong — known for the embellished evening gowns that have dressed a generation of red-carpet attendees.
Sue Wong’s design language — feminine, intricate, often heavily detailed — translates into a beauty aesthetic that knows how to balance: when the dress is a statement, the face becomes the canvas.
The base
Polished and luminous. A satin-finish foundation, a cream highlighter, a soft blush.
The accent
One bold feature: either a strong eye or a strong lip. Never both.
The takeaway
When the wardrobe is intricate, the makeup edits down. The face complements, never competes.