The past few seasons of New York Fashion Week beauty have been subdued to say the least. Bare or monochromatic, bubble bath nails were the set standard in manicures. Hair fastened into dainty chignons—occasionally adorned with a ribbon or two—marked the buzziest moments. But this September, designers are ready to bring maximalist beauty trends back.
The Spring 2025 season is fully underway and signaling a shift away from subtlety while it's at it. Midnight blue eyeshadow and metallic liners have replaced the soft washes of glitter and light brown mascara from seasons past. Look to the "woodland fairy"-inspired glam at Christian Siriano, “punk rock” hairstyles complete with gravity-defying strands at Area, or the six-foot-long extensions with “touch grass” green tips at Collina Strada for proof. Colorful mascara is poised to be a big trend too, with cobalt blue hues making an appearance LaQuan Smith, red pigments across lashes at Diotima, and stark white coatings at Libertine.
