McQueen, Chanel, and More! See the Best Beauty Looks From PFW
New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and Milan Fashion Week have provided some truly stunning looks, but it seems the designers saved the chicest looks for Paris. The much-anticipated Chanel show not only featured some of the most beautiful hair and makeup but also the most gorgeous faces in the modeling industry, and we just can't look away. Click through to see the hautest looks from the runway. Source: IMAXTREE
Alexander McQueen Spring 2015
Hair: Guido for Redken
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Inspiration: The show's futuristic masks were created by McGrath herself. She and her team created three designs made of thin layers of plastic then lacquered them, adhering them to the models' faces with glue and wig tape. Makeup was kept futuristic with luminous foundation and silver accents in the inner corners of the eye.
Shiatzy Chen Spring 2015
Hair: Rudi Lewis for Redken
Makeup: Violette for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: The designer drew from mermaids and undersea creatures for the collection. Violette re-created an aquatic look by applying pearlescent highlights (similar to the inside of a seashell) to the high points of the models's faces, finishing with a deep blue cat eye.
Elie Saab Spring 2015
Hair: Orlando Pita
Makeup: Tom Pecheux for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: To mimic the various blue hues in the collection, Pecheux layered multiple liners and shadows including MAC Eye Kohl in Blooz ($16) for an aquatic effect.
John Galliano Spring 2015
Inspiration: Forest themes in the clothing and accessories were translated into stunning gold and green cat eyes that appeared almost three dimensional.
Masha Ma Spring 2015
Makeup: Alice Ghendrih
Masha Ma Spring 2015
Hair: Rudi Lewis for Redken
Wunderkind Spring 2015
Hair: Eugene Souleiman
Makeup: Val Garland
Inspiration: The prints on the outfits included fireballs, lipstick kisses on toast, and bold plaids. Makeup was simple with burnt-umber cheeks and lips, while hair was extremely textured.
Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2015
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Lucia Pieroni for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: While Pieroni may have been inspired by Jerry Hall, the look was uncannily similar to Andy Warhol's print of Elizabeth Taylor. Replicate the red lip at home with MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Lady Danger ($16).
Saint Laurent
Hair: Didier Malige
Makeup: Aaron de Mey
Inspiration: Moody rock-and-roll themes appeared in the collection's detailing, which was complemented by the graphic cat eye on each model.
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Chanel
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Tom Pecheux for Chanel
Inspiration: Karl Lagerfeld took the opportunity to transform his catwalk into a literal platform for women's rights. Beauty looks ranged from smoky eyes to bare faces. Hairstyles were also varied, with both updos and long flowing locks appearing on the catwalk.
Chanel
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Tom Pecheux for Chanel
Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2015
Hair: Guido for Redken
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Inspiration: Guido created a "caught in the rain" style by using a spray bottle on each mane, then combing the hair back. Photo courtesy of Redken
Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2015
Tsumori Chisato Spring 2015
Hair: Eugene Souleiman for Wella Professionals
Makeup: Kakuyasu Uchiide for Shu Uemura
Inspiration: The collection was inspired by a fantasy garden. Models' eyebrows were blurred with foundation, while bright matte plum shadow made the whites of the eyes pop.
Viktor and Rolf Spring 2015
Hair: Damien Boissinot
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Inspiration: The windblown ponytails Boissinot created echoed the feminine and athletic influences of the collection.
Véronique Leroy Spring 2015
Inspiration: Leroy's collection incorporated chain-link detailing and fishnet, the latter of which appeared as a hair accessory on each model.
Haider Ackermann Spring 2015
Hair: Josh Wood and Eugene Souleiman
Makeup: Yadim for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: The soft neutrals on the runway appeared brighter thanks to wigs that Wood dyed in an icy shade of platinum. Souleiman cut them into short crops that let dark hair peek out for an edgy feel.
Vivienne Westwood Spring 2015
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Val Garland for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: Westwood wanted to pay homage to children all over the world with her collection. The beauty looks varied from a twist on a Victorian doll to a young girl playing with her mother's makeup.
Vivienne Westwood Spring 2015
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Val Garland for MAC Cosmetics
Vivienne Westwood Spring 2015
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Val Garland for MAC Cosmetics
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2015
Makeup: Stephane Marais
Inspiration: For Gaultier's final show, he combined themes of beauty pageants, Mexican wrestling, and fashion icons. This bold blue shadow and red lip use the same colors found in some of the luchador masks seen on the runway.
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2015
Hair: Odile Gilbert
Inspiration: According to Gilbert, there were 10 different looks for hair at the show. These intricate cornrows were connected in the back for a gravity-defying style.
Martin Grant Spring 2015
Inspiration: Each model rocked bold blue lashes that picked up on detailing in the collection's accessories.
Maxime Simoens Spring 2015
Hair: Laurent Philippon for Bumble and Bumble
Makeup:Karim for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: The show opened with a crop top that stated "#colorful is the new black," and this motto translated not just to the clothes but to the models' roots. Philippon used water-based body paints in shades of pink, purple, green, and blue — a perfect way for commitmentphobes to get in on the rainbow hair trend.
Givenchy Spring 2015
Hair: Luigi Murenu
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Inspiration: The bare, sensual feeling of the collection was mimicked in the beauty: McGrath dyed the models' eyebrows, keeping the face nearly naked, save for a bold chocolate cat eye that swept out nearly to the temple.
Nina Ricci Spring 2015
Inspiration: Creative director Peter Copping drew from war-torn Europe, especially Paris. Models wore very subtle makeup and low, taut chignons.
Nina Ricci Spring 2015
Manish Arora Spring 2015
Makeup: Kabuki for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: Though always influenced by his native India, Arora included themes of futurism and intergalactic travel in his latest collection. Models wore varying amounts of face paint in unusual designs.
Sharon Wauchob Spring 2015
Hair: James Pecis
Makeup: Kakuyasu Uchiide for Shu Uemura
Inspiration: The designer combined the themes of the 1920s and 1960s for an ultrafeminine look. Uchiide kept the makeup very clean, adding a rose accent to the inner orbital bone.
Barbara Bui Spring 2015
Inspiration: The theme of the collection was "occidental urban hip-hop mixed with India and Buddhist monks." To complement the textural, graphic details of the garments, models wore golden eye shadow with gold leaves pressed on the center of each lid.
Rick Owens Spring 2015
Hair: Luigi Murenu
Makeup: Lucia Pieroni for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: The designer was inspired by the Russian ballet of the 1920s. Models were covered in white body paint from their hair parts to their fingertips for a haunting Black Swan-esque look.
Christian Wijnants Spring 2015
Inspiration: The designer gave a nod to Francois Truffaut's film The Wild Child and French Indochina. Greens and blues found in the collection were paralleled in the models' makeup, including palm illustrations.
Issey Miyake Spring 2015
Hair: Eugene Souleiman for Wella Professionals
Makeup: Alex Box for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: Box created a "cold" beauty look by layering Blue Forecast from the limited edition MAC Cosmetics Trend Forecast shadow palette ($40) on lashes, resulting in an icy gaze.
Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2015
Makeup: MAC Cosmetics
Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2015
Zadig & Voltaire Spring 2015
Inspiration: The designer was influenced by freedom and rock 'n' roll. Blunt bangs showed off bold brows.
Gosia Baczynska Spring 2015
Inspiration: The designer was inspired by a good girl who's gone bad. Models wore their hair in slicked designs on their foreheads with stray pieces floating out behind them on the runway.
Julien David Spring 2015
Hair: James Pecis
Makeup: Hannah Murray
Inspiration: The designer drew from the athleticism of ballet. Models wore graphic lilac eye shadow with bold cat eyes.
Dévastée Spring 2015
Inspiration: Instead of working from a specific theme, the designers drew inspiration from their fabrics. The models flaunted mixed textures on their bodies as well as in their hair.
Pascal Millet Spring 2015
Inspiration: The collection's Miami Beach theme was visible in the models's punchy coral pouts.
Guy Laroche Spring 2015
Inspiration: The beauty look blended the collection's themes of sportswear and masculine-feminine contrasts via a strong, sleek ponytail and a sultry smoky eye.
Guy Laroche Spring 2015
Hood by Air Spring 2015
Inspiration: The '90s vibe was strong at the presentation courtesy of the androgynous models and wide headbands. Custom Hood by Air contact lenses and white eyelashes added an alienesque flair to the look.
Christophe Guillarmé Spring 2015
Aganovich Spring 2015
Makeup: Inge Grognard for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: The collection was inspired by European religious and mythical icons. Hair felt soft and romantic to match the candlelit ambience of the show, while a strong red lip added drama.
Alexis Mabille Spring 2015
Makeup: Carole Colombani for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: '70s influences led to the creation of this bold bronze cat eye. Gold leaf accents were glued to the inner corners of the eyes for extra sparkle.
Rochas Spring 2015
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Makeup: Lucia Pieroni
Inspiration: Pieroni's inspiration for the look was "a pretty doll" that was a little weird. She applied layers and layers of Cle de Peau mascara, then pinched lashes together at the ends for a petal-like effect.
Balenciaga Spring 2015
Hair: Guido for Redken
Makeup: Diane Kendal
Inspiration: Guido blew the models's hair out straight and sleek using Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer for a futuristic finish.
Roland Mouret Spring 2015
Hair: Orlando Pita
Makeup: Val Garland for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: Garland created a buffed, matte red lip that was inspired by the classic novel Lolita.
Vionnet Spring 2015
Makeup: Tom Pecheux for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: The collection was inspired by curves and dance, making the shape and movement of the ponytail a perfect fit.
Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2015
Hair: Anthony Turner for L'Oréal Professionnel
Makeup: Tom Pecheux for MAC Cosmetics
Inspiration: Pecheux took the direction of "dangerous and aggressive" from Vaccarello and translated it into faux jewelry: he used black eyeliner to paint an earlobe on each model, then covered it with matching glitter for a more luxurious feel.
Corrie Nielsen Spring 2015
Inspiration: The Mad Men-like beehives were made a little more interesting by added twists, knots, and supersleek texture.
Dries Van Noten Spring 2015
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Peter Philips
Inspiration: Van Noten was inspired by the type of girl who might attend a music festival. For a look that was edgy yet chic, Philips drew faux piercings onto the lower lip of each model with gold liner.