Monday’s Schiaparelli show made headlines for a number of reasons, from the star-studded front row (hey there, J.Lo) to the striking and original show itself. The luxury fashion house named the show Schiaparalien, which is an homage to Schiaparelli family’s fascination with space. Elsa Schiaparelli, who founded the brand, was fascinated by astrology and the unknown all her life, while her uncle, Giovanni Schiaparelli, founded Milan’s Brera Observatory in 1877 and even came up with the word “martian.” In the words of the brand itself, “Looking to the stars was clearly a family pastime.”
In light of this theme, Schiaparalien featured imaginative designs and beauty looks meant to make the models themselves look otherworldly. Irina Shayk was among those who walked in the show, and looked nearly unrecognizable with stripped down makeup that showed off her flawless complexion and high cheekbones. Her skin looked glossy and shiny beneath the bright lights of the runway—a look that was accentuated by her bleached eyebrows, which were so light that they didn’t seem to be there at all.
