From sleek ponytails at BEVZA to glitter eyelids at Simone Rocha, here are some of the best beauty looks seen during fashion week.
Fashion week is widely recognized as an exclusive event where designers often debut pieces that won’t hit store shelves for up to six months after debuting at fashion week.
Chromat
Chromat is an architectural swimwear, lingerie, and womenswear brand founded by Becca McCharen that draws upon her theoretical background in architecture and urban design to offer structural experiments for the human body.
hair and makeup were kept minimal throughout the show, allowing its collection to speak for itself. Many models sported low ponytails that rested directly at the nape of necks or just above it. This classic yet easy-to-manage look is ideal for the woman who means business. Perfect for work environments.
Mansur Gavriel
Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel created Mansur Gavriel, two recent design school graduates who met unexpectedly at an LA concert. Sharing an everyday contemporary aesthetic, they recognized a need in the market for affordable bags that could stand up against today’s living standards.
These minimalist collections from Italy feature effortless, sophisticated, and convenient pieces crafted with vegetable-tanned leather from a small family mill. Furthermore, this brand strives to reduce waste while increasing material use with its collection of up-cycled totes made using archived leather trimmings from their archives.
Odile Gilbert of GHD ambassador status kept models’ long Rapunzel locks neatly tucked behind their ears at the SS19 show using texturizing and finishing spray. In contrast, Romy Soleimani kept complexions fresh with natural-looking eyeshadows from Bobbi Brown.
BEVZA
Bevza is one of the emerging Ukrainian fashion labels making waves internationally. Her designs combine traditional silhouettes with modern and feminine elements for an effortlessly chic style.
Backstage at Michael Kors’ Studio 54-inspired show, models donned the trend with either a center part or swooped across their forehead a la Keke Palmer. You can achieve this vintage style by combing damp hair into strands and braiding; use a comb accessory to maintain tight coils on the top half.
Primavera
Italian designer Priscavera kept true to functionality and fun with his lively collection at Primavera. Pleats made a comeback, taking new forms: Tibi featured paneled pleat skirts, while Calvin Klein 205W39NYFW gave accordion pleats an unexpected makeover by adding gashes up the side. Drawstrings were also utilized to cinch clothing in unforeseen ways.
Since 2015, Prisca Vera Franchetti’s collection embodies her steadfast commitment to quality with mix-and-match cool. This feminine fashion collection embraces human duality while exploring contemporary life’s absurdities with an irreverent sense of humor.
KITH
Ronnie Fieg’s Kith has rapidly evolved from a boutique store to a streetwear empire. Renowned for its impressive collaborations, including with high fashion and footwear brands, most recently, Kith announced its partnership with Versace to release an apparel and sneaker collection this year.
Hairstylist Tamara McNaughton created an effect resembling neglected locks by knotting models’ ponytails and pigtails into knots reminiscent of neglected hair. This beauty trend helps prevent tangles and static electricity, looks stylish, is easy to achieve, and doesn’t take much brushing at all – leave your locks alone before brushing!
Tomo Koizumi
Tomo Koizumi made waves last season when his theatrical runway show at Marc Jacobs Madison Avenue store became an instant sensation, prompting Rihanna to wear one of his designs in her Savage x Fenty show this year.
Tokyo designer Ryuichi Yoshioka is an expert at layering frothy pieces to craft intricate fantasy gowns that perfectly encase performers such as Japanese girl group Perfume, Hong Kong singer Miriam Yeung, and Lady Gaga for stage performances. He planned his debut during NYFW within half an hour after Love Magazine editor-in-chief Katie Grand noticed some of his designs on Instagram.
Jeremy Scott
American fashion designer Jeremy Scott is best known as the sole owner and creative director for his namesake label Mos, chino. His designs have graced celebrities like Katy Perry, Madonna, and Nicki Minaj’s wardrobes.
Josh Wood displayed vibrant hues for this season. Josh dyed models’ locks various pastels, such as Pepto-Bismol pink and rose gold; other looks included half-green styles at Chromat and an eye-catching tonal blonde look from Prabal Gurung.
Scott has long been revered as an innovator of eccentric, pop-culture-inspired designs that blend high fashion and streetwear, serving music icons like Rihanna and Madonna on tour as a tour outfitter.
