After a week's worth of shows at New York Mercedes Benz Autumn/Winter 2012 Fashion Week, there’s been a range of looks and trends coming out of the event.
While the fashion has been about leather and lace, fur, cosy knits, military looks and interesting layers, beauty trends coming out of the week included nude lips, over-the-top eyes, bold nails and natural, simple hair.
We take a look at the hair and make-up from three shows.
Estée Lauder for Derek Lam
On February 12, sponsored the make-up and nails at the Derek Lam runway show.
The team was headed up by Estée Lauder creative make-up director Tom Pecheux for the fifth consecutive year – creating a look showcasing invisible matte skin with subtly defined cheeks, pink-beige tinted lips and a cat eye in a smoky-burgundy shade.
"The French have a saying for this look, 'Un peu décalé,' inspired by a woman who has a unique way about her. Unexpected. Intriguing. Different from all the rest. She is youthful and innocent, yet far from immature," says Pecheux.
Estée Lauder make-up
Bobbi Brown for Tibi and Rachel Roy
Tibi - The Tibi show was a take on The Beatles but with a 90s twist. "To complement the collection, the makeup is strong yet effortless, featuring a full, defined brow. Paired with a fresh, dewy cheek and a matte, nude lip, the look represents an understated confidence," says CEO and founder Bobbi Brown.
Rachel Roy - Rachel Roy's A/W '12 collection is inspired by nature in its purest form. Using the collection as a base for her make-up, Brown's look "features a strong eye in earthy tones. A healthy bronzed cheek and nude stained lips complete the look”.
Tibi and Rachel Roy make-up by Bobbi Brown
Wella Professionals for Narciso Rodriguez
Wella Professionals global creative director Eugene Souleiman created a part sci-fi, part Parisian chic hair look for the A/W '12 Narciso Rodriguez show.
"I wanted to create a hair look that was aerodynamic and gave the impression that the hair was moving at an incredibly high speed," says Eugene Souleiman. There is a feeling of strength and perfection within this look, it’s very precise and controlled which gives it a super modern feel."
Wella Professionals hair
Sebastian Professional for alice+olivia
alice+olivia designer Stacey Bendet collaborated with Sebastian Professional global design team stylist Anthony Cole to create a swept-back, romantic hair look of loosely constructed chignons with a twist.
Sebastian Professional hair
Wella Professionals for Peter Som
Wella Professionals global creative director Eugene Souleiman leaned heavily on the idea of contrast for the Peter Som autumn/winter show.
The Peter Som collection this season is very pared back and led by strict shapes and colours, so I wanted to create a graphic look that worked with the collection but at the same time was not too harsh,” says Souleiman. This look is all about tension; tension from the contrast of the small sleek head shape against the full wildness and texture at the back of the hair, and tension between the shine and precision of the top section against the arid rawness of the longer lengths.”
Wella Professionals hair
Sally Hansen for Alexander Wang, Tracy Reese and Prabal Gurung
Alexander Wang - To complement his collection, Wang partnered with Sally Hansen to create three exclusive nail shades inspired by the colour palette of his Fall 2012 designs. The exclusive Alexander Wang with Sally Hansen collection featured Bandage, Pumice and Ion shades.
Tracy Reese - Collaborating with Sally Hansen for the thirteenth consecutive season, Reese created two shades for the runway - Scarab and Copperhead. Using an innovative formula, the polish incorporates real silver to create the glow and exclusive and precious pigments from the Far East to produce a luminous and vibrant iridescent pearl and shimmer.
Prabal Gurung - To complement his Fall 2012 collection, Gurung used Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Onyx - a deep black, Blue Rose - an intense cobalt blue and Gilded Lily - a shimmering gold-flecked shade.
Alexander Wang, Tracy Reese and Prabal Gurung nails by Sally Hansen
