Fashion month is in full swing, and the beauty details tell a story all on their own. Here in New York, street-style lovers have kept it simple—wearing minimal, single-color eyeshadow looks and simple hairstyles that show off their natural textures. They’re beauty choices that feel like a reflection of the attitudes of the general public. In a nutshell? We’re all exhausted and can’t be bothered. (Seriously, eye bags on the runway are becoming a thing again).
Still, it feels like designers have been toeing the line. Case in point? Raul Lopez of Luar opted for maximalist, over-the-top makeup, and manicures—inclusive of feathers and a dramatic cut-crease (more on that later)— yet Stewart Vevers at Coach kept things simple but grungy with bare fingernails, face-framing hairstyles, and traditional, skin-forward makeup. Another dichotomy: Thom Browne leaned into gilded, feather-accented lashes and brightly-colored stiletto nails, whereas Romeo Hunte opted for blushed lips or cheeks alongside texture-enhancing hairstyles—and not much else. The beauty space, it seems, is at an impasse.
