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Yahoo
13-02-2025
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Iridescent Lips, Grungy Eyeliner, and More of Fall's Hottest Makeup Trends
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I know what you're thinking: How can we discuss next fall's trends while we're still shoveling snow from the sidewalk? February marks the start of fashion month, which means that for the next few weeks, we will get to explore, analyze, and admire what the runways predict will be the fall and winter 2025 beauty trends. For makeup, several runway shows emphasized the importance of experimentation, demonstrating looks with unexpected colors, like blue and green. Interesting makeup placements also dominated the runways, inspiring us to think outside the box. Though simple makeup looks will always have their place, intensity, vibrancy, and passion reigned supreme this season, leading us away from minimalism and toward drama and fantasy. Below, take a look at the best makeup trends we spotted on the runway. Gone are the days when we would run away from blue and green eyeshadow. These colors will be inescapable this fall, and designers like Christian Cowan and Luar are leading the charge. The colors aren't as jarring as you may think; with so many ways to dip your toe into the trend, you can incorporate these colors in a way that works with your taste. If you are a novice, try using green or blue eyeliner, similar to the models at Anna Sui. However, if you prefer drama, fully saturate your eyelids with vibrant shades of blue and green from the Rimmel London Magnif'eyes Palette to get the Christian Cowan mod '60s vibe.$8.46 at Moving down the face, quirky, vibrant lips are in this season. And no, not just your typical bright red (although the models at Alice and Olivia and Coach made a compelling case for it). We're talking about shades of blue, purple, green, and even iridescent pearly tones. While some of the shades may not seem practical for everyday wear, designers like Christopher John Rogers exist to let you know that beauty is what you make it—there are no rules. Who says you can wear your makeup with a blue lip? At Christopher John Rogers, key artist Alex Levy used a mix of the MAC Cosmetics Perpetual Shock MAC Color Excess Gel Pencil Eyeliner, MAC Dazzle Shadow Extreme in color Emerald Cut, and MAC Dazzle Shadow Liquid eye shadow in color Diamond Crumblesover the lips. Then, he added the MAC Clear Lipglass as a finishing touch.$26.00 at Moody makeup looks will always be a cold-weather staple. Alluring, edgy, and sultry, something about dark, deep hues in a makeup look will always be a win in our book. Of course, one of the pillars of the moody grungy makeup aesthetic is the cat eye. At Kim Shui, the classic cat eye was the star of the show, with the tail of the black eyeliner lightly brushed out and surrounded by a soft white eyeshadow. Over at Luar, makeup artist Terry Barber was inspired by 'late '80s supermodel glam meets DIY club drag.' That translated to an ombre, cut-crease eyeshadow look comprised of chalky white, black, and grey eyeshadow and brushed-out eyeliner using the MAC Eye Kohl Pencil in Feline to get a pristine cat eye shape.$23.00 at A good blush is probably one of the easiest ways to elevate a makeup look. Whether you like a full beat or are loyal to the minimalist makeup aesthetic, the right blush—and strategic placement—will make all the difference. Marc Jacobs inspired us all to think outside the box with blush. Though you may not be placing big red dots on your face any time soon, this look was an opportunity to think about blush placement and how it can help accentuate your unique features. At Diotima, blush was vibrant, dewy, and bold, thanks to the Addiction Tokyo Blush in Raspberry Chocolate and Kiss The Night.$26.00 at The smokey eye, much like the cat eye, is here to stay. But this season, designers didn't just want you to buff out your dark shadows and call it a day—they wanted you to have a little bit more fun. At Khaite, shadows were applied higher up on the lids to allow for some negative space between the lashes and the shadow. At Tory Burch, instead of reaching for a black or deep brown shade, makeup artists opted for a light grey, almost silver hue for a subtle yet ethereal twist. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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Luar Fall 2025: A Life Lived Unapologetically
Growing up in New York is not for the faint of heart, something Raul Lopez knows deeply. Coming of age during the AIDS crisis and realizing his LGBTQIA+ identity, the slur 'El Pato,' used for gay, was thrown at him regularly. 'I'm reclaiming that and that time and bringing it to now,' he said during a preview in his studio. His show notes dove deeper, reading: 'Hands like faggot, life like an ugly swan. Hand gestures gay, flamboyant, just like the clothes he wore.' Lopez is proud and standing strong in who he is. 'What's going on now. I'm born and raised in New York. I'm not going back anywhere. I'm staying right here,' he said. The first look was a white crocodile embossed suit, the blazer with a single strong shoulder while the other side exposed a bare shoulder, almost as if it had been thrown on backward. It was nipped at the waist and worn with skinny pants, heels and a feathered scarf on the head. A look that said, 'I am unapologetically me and I don't care what you think.' From there, Lopez pumped up the volume of the message with one look after another, a celebration of queer joy. A gray knit catsuit with webbed arms that held the hands like a limp wrist — a tongue in cheek take on a gesture many gay boys were made fun of for. There were opulent textures, particularly feathers, with one coat covered in black feathers that had been made in collaboration with the same atelier that works with Schiaparelli. More from WWD Celebrities Front Row at Christian Cowan Fall 2025: Sam Smith, Kesha, Cole Escola and More Lingua Franca Gathered a Very New York Crowd for Its First Runway Fashion Show Hailey Bieber Adds an Edge to Winter Glamour on Night Out with Justin Bieber That doesn't mean there weren't pieces for his growing customer base to covet. Deep dark barrel jeans, cropped jackets with full sleeves, top coats with square shoulders almost brushing the floor, cocooning suits. Wool was another defining texture — he is a Woolmark Prize finalist for 2025 and he used the fabric in unexpected ways, like a gray quilted jacket that looked sporty and tech-driven, with pants to match. Toward the end of the lineup, New York ballroom icon Stephanie Milan came out carrying a new plush handbag shape — the runway birthed many new versions of Luar's hit Ana bag — in a luscious gray and white fur. It was belted with an 'L' logo belt with feathers that cascaded off her bosom. 'She's a legend, the story of her life,' he said bluntly. Milan is transgender, came from Colombia and married a rich man from uptown; she lived with him for 30 years only to lose it all when he died and his family took it away. The TV show 'Pose' is thought to be based on her. It's the type of grit that Lopez imbues into his clothing: Uber cool and take no BS, like the 'I talk s–t about you in Spanish' black T-shirt he paired with a massive white feather headpiece and knee-high boot. Launch Gallery: Luar Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection Best of WWD Windowsen RTW Spring 2022 Louis Shengtao Chen RTW Spring 2022 Vegan Fashion Week Returns to L.A. With Nous Etudions, Vegan Tiger on the Runway
Yahoo
08-02-2025
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Christian Cowan Fall 2025: Embarking on a Refresh
Christian Cowan is embarking on what he described as a 'big refresh' for fall 2025, opting to create a collection that centered on his creative expression rather than making styles for sale. 'As you develop your career as a designer, you get lots of opinions and advice whether you ask for it or not,' Cowan said. 'You get that within creative stuff and business as well and obviously we want to grow the brand. I'm really glad we were promoting sales-worthy party dresses, which I love doing, but I don't know whether they need to have a place in my show. I think that can exist within the brand and on e-commerce and our retailers, but our runway doesn't have to be what we sell.' More from WWD Celebrities Front Row at Christian Cowan Fall 2025: Sam Smith, Kesha, Cole Escola and More New York Men's Day Showcases Emerging and Established Designers Kesha Was a Sweet Surprise at YSL Beauty's Candy Club Party The designer stayed true to his campy, theatrical design codes for the collection, stating he wanted to bring a childlike spirit to the runway. He created several 'gum dresses,' which he made from silicone molds made to look like chewing gum splattered all over dresses, and several dresses embellished with high heels hanging off the skirts. While the looks were kitschy, they exuded Cowan's signature playfulness and whimsicality. The collection was also an homage to his late friend and investor Abbie McLaughlin. 'I love the spirit of this because [McLaughlin] was such a wildly creative person and so fun,' Cowan said. 'I think a lot of the spirit of this collection is taking from that childish creative spirit that she had, but it's this idea of being a child at home and you're playing with things and creating things and we've kind of taken that idea, but made it in a really amazing way.' Many styles leaned into craft and creativity, but Cowan still delivered new takes on his signature partywear, such as polka-dot corseted dresses with a peekaboo bra, a minidress made out of labels and a lingerie-style maxidress. The craft was balanced with thoughtful construction, especially through the manipulation of feathers. There were feather-embellished dresses with the material used to resemble swipes of lipstick, an ornate feather headpiece that wrapped around the model and dresses with feathers transformed into paillettes. Cowan's fall 2025 collection reflected the designer's playful spirit and camp roots, while showing a new, craft-like direction that will be exciting to see play out in coming seasons. Launch Gallery: Christian Cowan Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection Best of WWD Windowsen RTW Spring 2022 Louis Shengtao Chen RTW Spring 2022 Vegan Fashion Week Returns to L.A. With Nous Etudions, Vegan Tiger on the Runway
