THREE SHADES OF GRAY at ACNE STUDIOS
To craft the models’ gothic lips, makeup artist Aaron De Mey combined three different products: M.A.C’s Deep Rooted lipstick, lavender shimmer, and metallic eyeshadow.
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BEDAZZLED TALONS at BALENCIAGA
Models took to the runway sporting pointy, scarlet nails decorated with circular gems.
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METALLIC MANIA at MAISON MARGIELA
Pat McGrath dipped brushes into pots of sparkling blue, green, and silver pigment to highlight the models’ eyebrows, eyelids, and lips.
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WET CHIGNONS at GIVENCHY
“Futuristic, helmet-like hair” is how Guido Palau described the sleek chignons at Givenchy. To create the look, Palau combed gel through the models’ lengths before securing their hair into low buns. Wet strands were fixed to their foreheads for a sleek finishing touch.
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PRETTY PASTELS at NINA RICCI
Inspired by a photographic series by Bruce Weber, makeup artist Diane Kendal blended six grease paints to create three glossy eyeshadow shades: peach, turquoise, and lilac.
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RAPUNZEL BRAIDS at VALENTINO
“You are the beautiful daughters of Adam and Eve, back to the garden of Eden strolling graciously and peacefully to a new apple tree…” read the sign backstage at Valentino. Models were motivated to channel the figures in a painting by Hieronymus Bosch—The Garden of Earthly Delights. They took to the runway with loose, hip-grazing braids that fell down the center of their backs.
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BRAIDED TOPKNOTS at DIOR
Maria Grazia Chiuri sent models down the runway with four upside-down French braids that started at the base of models’ necks and finished in a high bun.
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With Paris Fashion Week in full swing, we note the cutting edge make-up looks fresh from the runway to apply in real life. The front row at Maison Margiela was dazzled doubly so, with a statement collection, and reflective eye make-up and glittery eyebrows that set the tone for the looks to come: cue the embellished nails at Balenciaga and helmet-hair at Givenchy. While you anxiously wait for tonight’s Alexander McQueen show, take a look at the seven most striking beauty looks from Paris Fashion Week—so far.
