THE HOTTEST RUNWAY LOOKS
AROUND THE WORLD

November 14, 2024 by Lindsay Bishop
From 90s Nudes at Richard Quinn to Quiet Grunge at Jonathan Cohen, pre-millennium makeup ruled the runway this Fashion Month in New York and London.

Looks took a surrealist turn in Paris and Milan, where we saw makeup painted on bodies as clothing paired with Soft Goth glam at AVAVAV, and makeup painted on bodies as jewelry via Mixed Metals at Lutz Huelle.

We’ve rounded up the Backstage VIPs (Very Important Products) you’ll need to recreate the hottest runways looks from around the world in real life.

GET THE QUIET GRUNGE LOOK FROM NEW YORK

Whether you’re going for a goth, grunge or a supermodel makeup aesthetic, the 90s-inspired looks seen at Jonathan Cohen have you covered. With smudgy underliner and reddish-brown Lipstick, this undone vibe gives any outfit an instant edge.

“This subversive look is all about deconstructed liner that appears underneath the eyes,” says Key Makeup Artist Romero Jennings. “But Lip Pencil in Chestnut and MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Paramount are the real backstage VIPs. You need to get yourself this cult-classic lip combo.”
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Lip Pencil
£20.00
An ultra-precise lip liner with a creamy formula in a wide range of shades, designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
£25.00
A sleek satin lipstick that nourishes lips and gives creamy, bold colour with all-day moisture.

SHOP QUIET GRUNGE

HOW-TO: QUIET GRUNGE

  1. Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum.
  2. Dot, swipe and glow using Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer to lift and brighten your undereyes.
  3. Line your lower waterlines with Eye Kohl in Smolder, extending past the outer corners of the eyes to create a winged effect.
Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum
£32.00
The new, never-before-seen serum-moisturiser hybrid! Its breathable formula improves skin texture and strengthens skin barrier, to reveal petal-soft skin for a makeup-ready canvas.
Studio Radiance 24hr Luminous Lift Concealer
£26.00
Diminish the look of dark circles with our weightless, radiant concealer. Provides 24-hour medium buildable coverage and +90% instant hydration*, featuring hyaluronic acid.

*Testing on 30 panelists after one use. 
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Eye Kohl
£20.00
An eyeliner with rich colour and a silky smooth, matte/pearl finish.
  1. Blend Pro Longwear Paint Pot in It’s Fabstract across your lids and smudge out for a smoky, lived-in look.
  2. Line your lips with Lip Pencil in Chestnut, then layer on MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Paramount.
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Pro Longwear Paint Pot
£22.00
A long-wearing blendable eye primer and/or cream shadow that can be worn alone or with other products.
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Lip Pencil
£20.00
An ultra-precise lip liner with a creamy formula in a wide range of shades, designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
£25.00
A sleek satin lipstick that nourishes lips and gives creamy, bold colour with all-day moisture.

GET THE 90S NUDES LOOK FROM LONDON

90s Nudes made a major comeback at London Fashion Week – where sculpted, supermodel-inspired skin defined the makeup at Richard Quinn. Elegant yet approachable, this pre-millennium makeup is ideal for an elevated, everyday look.

“No mascara. No liner,” says Key Makeup Artist Terry Barber. “Just an old-school, cool-toned contour using Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation and Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer.”
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
£39.00
A moisturising foundation with buildable coverage in 56 luminous shades. Features a 10% hyaluronic acid solution to deliver plump, hydrated skin with all-day radiance, it smooths skin texture and evens out skin tone.
Studio Radiance 24hr Luminous Lift Concealer
£26.00
Diminish the look of dark circles with our weightless, radiant concealer. Provides 24-hour medium buildable coverage and +90% instant hydration*, featuring hyaluronic acid.

*Testing on 30 panelists after one use. 

SHOP 90S NUDES

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HOW-TO: 90S NUDES

  1. Even your skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation.
  2. Then sculpt your cheekbones with a cool-toned shade of Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer.
  3. Blend Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork through your creases, wrapping the colour around your eyes to define lower lash lines.
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
£39.00
A moisturising foundation with buildable coverage in 56 luminous shades. Features a 10% hyaluronic acid solution to deliver plump, hydrated skin with all-day radiance, it smooths skin texture and evens out skin tone.
Studio Radiance 24hr Luminous Lift Concealer
£26.00
Diminish the look of dark circles with our weightless, radiant concealer. Provides 24-hour medium buildable coverage and +90% instant hydration*, featuring hyaluronic acid.

*Testing on 30 panelists after one use. 
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Pro Longwear Paint Pot
£22.00
A long-wearing blendable eye primer and/or cream shadow that can be worn alone or with other products.
  1. Fill in your brows and accentuate arches with Pro Brow Definer 1mm-Tip Brow Pencil.
  2. To finish, hydrate and smooth your lips with Prep + Prime Lip to create a polished look.
Pro Brow Definer
£24.00
​With 24hr wear, our Pro-Brow Definer eyebrow pencil delivers natural, hair-like strokes – featuring our finest 1MM-tip for ultra-precise, easy application.​
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Prep + Prime Lip Primer
£22.00
A colour-free lip primer that adds light moisture, smoothes and refines.

GET THE SOFT GOTH LOOK FROM MILAN

Gothic glam got an athletic edge at Milan Fashion Week – where lived-in, post-game looks celebrated AVAVAV’S collaboration with Adidas. Smudged and smoked out lids were paired with glossy, overlined lips to develop this deconstructed trend that champions the art of imperfection.

“The fusion of sports and fashion has made makeup not only an accessory, but also a functional element that must fit the modern dynamic lifestyle,” says Key Makeup Artist Michele Magnani. Dare to defy classic fashion canons and opt for Soft Goth instead, with a dash of Eye Kohl in Feline and dose of MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Amorous.
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Eye Kohl
£20.00
An eyeliner with rich colour and a silky smooth, matte/pearl finish.
MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
£25.00
A sleek satin lipstick that nourishes lips and gives creamy, bold colour with all-day moisture.

SHOP SOFT GOTH

HOW-TO: SOFT GOTH

  1. Even your skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation.
  2. Line your upper and lower lids with Eye Kohl in Feline, creating a winged effect.
  3. Sweep your cheekbones with Glow Play Cushiony Blush in So Natural.
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
£39.00
A moisturising foundation with buildable coverage in 56 luminous shades. Features a 10% hyaluronic acid solution to deliver plump, hydrated skin with all-day radiance, it smooths skin texture and evens out skin tone.
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Eye Kohl
£20.00
An eyeliner with rich colour and a silky smooth, matte/pearl finish.
Glow Play Cushiony Blush
£28.00
A bouncy, buildable blush that gives a cheeky flush of soft colour – now in a lightweight formula with skin-loving ingredients.
  1. Overline and define your lips with Lip Pencil in Whirl.
  2. Fill in the centre of your lips with MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Amorous.
  3. To finish, gloss your lips with Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in Amped.
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Lip Pencil
£20.00
An ultra-precise lip liner with a creamy formula in a wide range of shades, designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
£25.00
A sleek satin lipstick that nourishes lips and gives creamy, bold colour with all-day moisture.
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
£22.00
Looks like a lip balm. Shines like a gloss. Explore lustrous pops of sheer colour with our plumping gloss stick. This non-sticky, lightweight formula nourishes lips and glides on to create a glossy, wet-lip look.

GET THE MIXED METALS LOOK FROM PARIS

Metallics had a major moment at Paris Fashion Week, where Artists gave us the Gift Of Gold at Lutz Huelle. Get inspired to mix and M·A·C metals to create a multidimenisional look that shines like jewelry.

“The golden strokes add a touch of sophistication to the look,” says Key Makeup Artist Marieke Thibaut. “They provide a new vision for the way we accessorize.” Mix Pigment in Old Gold with Fix+ and sweep over lids with a Brush to transform makeup into jewellery.
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Pigment
£20.00
A concentrated loose colour powder used for a wash of colour or a more intense look.
FIX+ Original Setting Spray
£29.00
Prep, set and refresh your makeup with our iconic setting spray. This artist-approved multitasker is the ultimate beauty hack – before and after makeup. Now with a fine-mist spritz.

SHOP MIXED METALS

HOW-TO: MIXED METALS

  1. Prep and hydrate your complexion with Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum.
  2. Dot, swipe and glow using Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer to reveal a fresh, luminous, lifted look. Then, shape and contour with a concealer that’s one to two shades darker than your exact match.
Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum
£80.00
The new, never-before-seen serum-moisturiser hybrid! Its breathable formula improves skin texture and strengthens skin barrier, to reveal petal-soft skin for a makeup-ready canvas.
Studio Radiance 24hr Luminous Lift Concealer
£26.00
Diminish the look of dark circles with our weightless, radiant concealer. Provides 24-hour medium buildable coverage and +90% instant hydration*, featuring hyaluronic acid.

*Testing on 30 panelists after one use. 
  1. Mix Pigment in Old Gold with Fix+ and sweep across closed eyes with a brush.
  2. To finish, set your brows with Pro Locked Brow Gel.
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Pigment
£20.00
A concentrated loose colour powder used for a wash of colour or a more intense look.
FIX+ Original Setting Spray
£29.00
Prep, set and refresh your makeup with our iconic setting spray. This artist-approved multitasker is the ultimate beauty hack – before and after makeup. Now with a fine-mist spritz.
Pro Locked Brow Gel
£24.00
​Create customisable brow looks with our bold-hold eyebrow gel. In a universal clear colour, it gives a strong yet flexible hold with all-day wear and a flake-free finish.
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AROUND THE WORLD

November 14, 2024 by Lindsay Bishop

 

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