In addition to sitting in the front row at the season’s most covetable runway shows—what happens backstage is truly where the collection comes together as one. From inspiration points that give references as to what designers are looking for involves collaboration with industry vets who can yield any hair tool and the makeup artists who paint the faces that truly give life to the overall vision. Without a rock solid team of seasoned hair and makeup artists, sometime the wrong look can distract from the clothes. Instead, designers consult with their team and lead makeup artists to create looks that are mesmerizing, enchanting and utterly beautiful. 

Marc Jacobs: Twiggy lashes and blue shadow, quintessential glam rock

Creatures of the wind: gilded, reflective cat-eye

Alexander Wang: blunt, micro bangs

Rodarte: soft, seventies glam 

Karen Walker: “Star City” metallic icy blue eyes and lit-from-within skin

Delpozo: gleaming eyes, ethereal beauty

Frame Denim: seventies simplicity, soft natural waves and fresh clean skin

Givenchy: bleached brows, supernatural beauty 

Photos courtesy of Vogue Runway.