Kento Utsubo is a renowned makeup artist and fashion designer based in New York City, originally from Kobe, Japan. After graduating from beauty school, he moved to New York, where he has worked for over a decade, establishing himself in the global fashion industry. Utsubo has contributed to prestigious magazines like i-D, VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, WSJ and has worked with the following brands, Kate Spade, MCM, Rag & Bone. He leads makeup and creative direction for major fashion shows and founded his own fashion brand, kentina, in 2019. Utsubo also shares insights through his YouTube channel, KENTO MAKEUP, inspiring aspiring artists worldwide.