The concept of the "French touch" in beauty has taken a new turn, according to Vogue. This season, the focus has shifted from subtle, natural enhancements to more dramatic, sculpting techniques. The LB Facialistes duo worked with models backstage at Chloé to shape their facial muscles, creating a sculpted, contoured look.
Meanwhile, the M. A. S. C Studio team employed its signature "sculpting blueprint" technique in conjunction with iS Clinical skin care products at both Isabel Marant and Coperni's fashion shows. This approach allowed for a more defined, chiseled appearance that added an extra layer of sophistication to the models' overall look.
At various fashion houses, designers got creative with their makeup approaches. At Schiaparelli, the runway featured taupe-smudged gazes to accentuate each model's eye shape... while Coperni's "softwear smoke" lid in shades of French gray and black added a touch of drama to the models' looks. Other designers, such as Fara Homidi at Casablanca and Peter Philips at Dior, "opted for more subtle," "nuanced approaches.".. with smudgy inner corners and subtle shading to enhance the models' eye shapes.
Designers innovate with new eye makeup techniques.
Designers are pushing the boundaries of beauty with innovative eye makeup techniques, taking the classic "French touch" to new heights. One of the most striking trends to emerge is the use of sculpting and contouring to enhance the shape of the eyes. Pat McGrath, a renowned makeup artist, is known for her bold and innovative approach to eye makeup, and this season she's taking it to a new level.
At Schiaparelli, she created a taupe-smudged gaze that accentuated every girl's eye shape, adding a soft, romantic touch to the overall look. Meanwhile, at Coperni, she designed a "softwear smoke" lid in shades of French gray and black, perfect for creating a smoky eye that's more subtle and sophisticated than a traditional cat-eye. At Dior, Peter Philips took a different approach... reversing black eyeliner to create a smudgy inner corner that added depth and dimension to the eye. This subtle touch added a sense of undone elegance to the overall look, "perfect for the fashion house's latest collection." Gregoris Pyrpylis, who worked with Hermès, "took a more structured approach," using a trio of brown pencils to "smoke out" the inner and outer corner of the eye... ← →
Beauty transformations.
The world of beauty is constantly evolving, and one of the most striking trends that has emerged in recent seasons is the concept of beauty transformations. Gone are the days of subtle, natural enhancements, as designers and makeup artists are now pushing the boundaries of what is possible with makeup and skincare.
This season, it's all about dramatic, sculpting techniques that take the model's features to the next level. From chiseled cheekbones to defined brows and contoured noses, the focus is on creating a look that is both striking and sophisticated. The impact of these beauty transformations can be seen on and off the runway.
Models are being asked to push their facial muscles to achieve a more sculpted look... with techniques such as facial massages and targeted exercises being used to achieve the desired result. The use of advanced skincare products and specialized makeup tools is also becoming increasingly popular, "allowing for a level of precision and detail that was previously impossible to achieve." Whether it's a subtle smudge of eyeshadow or a bold lip color, "the goal is to create a look that is not just beautiful.".. but also memorable and Instagram-worthy.
The “French touch” in beauty is actually skin sculpting, according to the LB Facialistes duo Augustinus Bader booked to sculpt models' facial muscles with the brand's products backstage at Chloé . Then there was the M.A.S.C Studio team and its signature “sculpting blueprint” technique paired with iS Clinical skin care as a first step at both Isabel Marant and Coperni's Hackers -inspired runway. Models could be seen relaxing in LED masks at Weinsanto and arriving for early call times wearing their own eye masks like little street-style beauty accessories.◌◌◌◌◌◌◌
There's always a new way to smoke an eye, according to Dame Pat McGrath. At Schiaparelli she opened the week with taupe-smudged gazes “to accentuate every girl's eye shape,” then designed a “softwear smoke” lid in shades of French gray and black for models heading toward Coperni's LAN gaming party. Fara Homidi's wings smoldered through tinted sunglasses at Casablanca, and at Dior, Peter Philips reversed black eyeliner for a smudgy inner corner.
Gregoris Pyrpylis picked a trio of brown pencils at Hermès to “smoke out the inner and outer corner for more of a structured eye,” leaving the center bare (save for some mattifying powder) to let in more light. And closing out the season, Chanel's black feathered smoky eye worked on every skin tone.
