When curating Gigi Hadid's look for the CFDA Awards [1], the model and her team were thinking outside the box. For the ceremony on Nov. 7, the Guest in Residence [2] founder rocked an eye-catching gray lip and spiked septum ring, thanks to makeup artist Patrick Ta [3] and stylist Mimi Cuttrell [4].
While Hadid's makeup looked sleek and traditional from a distance, up close, the focal point of her look featured an unsuspecting pair: her gold septum piercing and matte lip. While the septum ring was most likely fake (an accessible alternative to the real thing [5]), the gold hardware with protruding studs was the perfect way to complement the pop of color against her neutral makeup.
For her hair, she opted for a slick high bun, courtesy of Laura Polko [6]. Head on, Hadid's hair appeared to be a simple updo, but from the back, a pattern of smaller buns was artfully arranged to make a subtle yet intricate statement.
Hadid's latest look is just another example of getting creative with piercings, real or not. Other celebrities like Kylie Jenner [7], Kim Kardashian, and North West [8] have also dabbled with faux piercings for extra flair, and we can expect to see more stars opting for edgier jewelry opportunities with the resurgence of indie sleaze [9].
To see Hadid's close-up-worthy beauty moment, keep scrolling.
