8 Fall/Winter 2023 runway beauty trends you can recreate IRL
They do take a dose of personality to pull off.
Juxtaposing nostalgic charm with modern audacity, the Fall/Winter 2023 runway is a testament that the beauty world only looks back to look forward.
RISE AND CHEEK
Makeup artists are redefining the sun-kissed look with some sculpting magic. Blush placement now accentuates the cheekbones and at the same time hugs the apples of the cheeks for a natural lifting effect. With the rise of cloud skin, the runway is also embracing a soft-focus flush that goes beyond the usual glow, as seen at Cecilie Bahnsen and Ann Demeulemeester.
BOW FOR AWWS
The love affair between fashion and the bow has charmed its way into beauty, not just for its cuteness, but because of the sense of nostalgia it evokes. And thanks to designers like Sandy Liang and Simone Rocha, we’ve got fresh inspirations for incorporating bows into our beauty routine — be it in hair accessories or appliqués.
PRETTY IN BLINK
Faux lashes are having a moment this season, and capturing the essence of this trend is simpler than you think. For those who are not feeling the quirky offbeat look at Undercover and Kiko Kostadinov can take cues from the minimalists. Don colour lashes like how Prada did or play around with the length like Andreādamo.
OMBRÉ POUTS
The ’90s ombré lip is back with a high-gloss twist that can rock both fierce reds and soft nudes. Whilst muses at Heron Preston and Talia Byre flaunted full, juicy pouts, Y/Project achieved edgy, kissable bitten lips by smudging two contrasting shades. Pro tip: arm yourself with a lip liner and a hydrating lip gloss for a smoothly blended effect and dimensions.
PITCH PERFECT
For modern dark lips, gone are the rules and labels. It doesn’t require a gothic persona to own the look. Just look to Marni and Sandy Liang for a demonstration of how dark hues can complement a minimal everyday look just as strikingly. It’s all about making a statement with your style with a bold swipe of self-expression.
CRAYON POP
Less truly is more when it comes to this season’s pastel eye trend. But keeping the canvas clean doesn’t mean you have to shy away from playing with a spectrum of soft and dreamy shades. Diesel created a delicate balance between subtlety and creativity by circling the eyes with gradient rings. Elsewhere, Victoria Beckham interpreted the trend by accentuating the lower lids.
SILVER LININGS
There’s always a place for metallic eyes, and silver is undoubtedly the main character here. Chanel’s take on the trend paired silver smoky eyes with mascara for a statement-making look that’s both bold and elegant, whilst at Louis Vuitton, eyeliner came through as dazzling silver rhinestones. Equally captivating were Dilara Findikoglu and Chloé’s minimal accents at the inner eye corners.
THE GOOD SIDE
The return of the side parting is a win for the millennials. Once a snooze, the style confidently found its way back to the runways, bringing along a variety of styling possibilities. It can be styled sleek or with volume, worn down or in a ponytail or bun — the options are as diverse as your personal style.
