After a sober week in Milan, Paris Fashion Week, they brought drama and humor to an otherwise tough week. Sparkly knickers, walk-of-shame chic at Miu Miu, and wild horses at Stella McCartney were all part of the scene, as were robotic dogs at Coperni.
Beauty was a wide range of options: Messy hair at Chanel, bold pops at Victoria Beckham, and gorgeous deep red lips at Schiaparelli.
This season, the sloppy ‘dos were the main focus. The Miu backcombed braids, courtesy of Guido, were reminiscent of the relatable Frazzled Englishwoman archetype. James Pecis’s artfully messy Chanel manes felt even more Parisian than their slapdash British counterparts.
Balenciaga was in a mood of sadness as Demna announced a return to the craft. It was a well-maintained look, with the hair avoiding height and volume. Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen’s stylist, harkened back to the ’90s with anatomical precision, dark elegance, and sleek styling. This was complemented by slicing hair into intricate waves or tying it back and glossing.
Goth girls can do it better. Givenchy had a similar story, with the eyes rimmed in soft kohl. Peter Philips, Dior’s creative and image director, offered his take on the smoky eyes, but his version was more deconstructed. Philips says, “It is a strong look.” It is beautiful up close, but it is also easily visible from far away, which is essential since the catwalk is enormous.” Rick Owens made it spooky using elliptical black shapes and a monstrous black contact lens.
The standout look at Victoria Beckham was the use of color around the eyes. Make-up artist Fara Homidi used reverse feline flicks to create a cat-like effect in the waterline. Undercover’s elongated, electric-red lashes provided the dopamine hit that was needed but with a sinister aftertaste.
Pat McGrath created this season’s most popular trend: great scarlet lips. She said Schiaparelli’s look was “deep, blood-red ombre” on her lips. It added a seductive and multidimensional finish that was just right.” Karin Westerlund, a make-up artist, conjured a similar air to seduction when she created Saint Laurent’s perfect reddish-brown pout.
