8 unmissable fashion week beauty looks from the autumn/winter 2025 runways in Paris and Milan, from Louis Vuitton's glowing cheeks and Dior's V-shaped eyeliner, to Chanel's ‘black ribbon' lashes
It's not only the fashion that caught the eye at the 2025 autumn/winter ready-to-wear shows in Paris and Milan. The make-up too had plenty to offer style watchers, from drawn-on lashes to blushes in bold colours and even kabuki-inspired looks.
Chanel
Drawn-on lashes at Chanel. Photo: Handout
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The models at Chanel sported smoky eyes with drawn-on lashes to recall the texture of a black ribbon. The dainty accessory was the collection's central motif, having appeared throughout the enormous set and on everything from bags and jackets to the models' hair. Products used to achieve this feathered look include the Le Volume de Chanel mascara, Stylo Yeux Waterproof kohl pencil (88 Noir Intense) and Signature de Chanel eyeliner pen (10 Noir).
Louis Vuitton
Drama and colour at Louis Vuitton. Photo: Handout
Dame Pat McGrath, who was recently announced as the creative director of La Beauté
Louis Vuitton – the maison's first ever cosmetics range – was the genius behind the striking make-up looks on the French label's runway. For instance, one model's face was adorned with a bold red lip and kabuki-inspired face paint in vibrant hues. We'd expect nothing less.
Saint Laurent
Bella Hadid for Saint Laurent. Photo: Reuters
Beautifully bronzed cheeks were on the agenda at the Saint Laurent show, which took place in a panel-filled structure just below the Eiffel Tower. Models such as Bella Hadid flaunted a sun-kissed glow, complementing the rich jewel tones and extreme colour-blocking on the catwalk. The contrasting hues were favoured by the fashion house's namesake founder back in the day.
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