Fashion Month Trends
The runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris proved that beauty this season doesn’t stick to a single aesthetic: it moves between minimalist delicacy and dramatic boldness, leaving space for every style.
In New York, the mood was youthful and effortless. Shaggy cuts with bangs, soft waves, and understated makeup brought freshness as a key reference. Eyes were touched with subtle liner and gray-toned shadows, balanced by blurred, diffused lips. Skin appeared radiant, almost entirely glowing, reinforcing a healthy, lived-in look. Even with the end of the clean girl era, timeless basics remain in style.
In London, the spotlight was on authenticity. Individual beauty was celebrated with textured hair, razor-sharp ponytails, and mauve-toned blush that echoed the city’s cool weather. Eyes were softly smoked, almost ethereal, while nails followed the naked manicure path minimal, natural, and polished.
In Milan, the atmosphere grew more intense. Hair shifted between the extreme shine of glass hair and the natural ease of loose strands with celebrated flyaways. Glossy lips and balmy finishes shared the stage with eyeliner drawn along the waterline, adding weight to the gaze. Hair also played with textural contrasts waves and crimping placed strategically to create visual interest.
In Paris, sophistication took form in satin-finish skin and structured yet fluid hairstyles. Makeup focused on minimalist eyeliner applied only at the corners or as delicate graphic accents paired with feathered lashes for a light, airy effect. The mood leaned romantic, almost Renaissance-inspired, with historical references reinterpreted through a modern lens, reinforcing the artistic side that always defines the French capital.
Across the shows, a few beauty moments stood out with unique concepts:
Boy blush at Max Mara: flushed cheeks reminiscent of cold-weather skin.
Burgundy lashes at Victoria Beckham: a chic alternative to classic black mascara, especially flattering for lighter eyes.
Bedhead hair at Prada: the messy cool effect of waking up effortlessly gorgeous.
Oxblood glossy lips at Tom Ford: deep wine lips with a glossy finish, reaffirming their timeless status.
Grunge eyeliner at Rabanne: deliberately smudged liner channeling the rebellious energy of the ’90s.
Sculpted side part at Schiaparelli: a sharply defined, gelled side part with architectural precision.
Inner-corner shimmer at Dior: a minimal detail with maximum impact to brighten and open the eyes.
Almost-black berry lips at Versace: an intense lipstick that balances romance and edge perfect for autumn nights.
No-makeup makeup at Stella McCartney: translucent skin, polished brows, and subtle highlights for a naturally flawless look.
Meanwhile, Carolina Herrera surprised the fashion circuit by stepping away from her long-standing home at New York Fashion Week. Instead, the house chose Madrid to unveil its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, officially joining the Mercedes-Benz Madrid Fashion Week.
Overall, this season reveals an irresistible duality: on one side, fresh translucent skin, soft blush, and messy cool hair; on the other, the intensity of dark lips, smudged liners, and architectural shine in hairstyles. Between grunge revival and classic romanticism, Spring/Summer 2026 emerges as an invitation to experiment where every detail, from a brightened inner corner to a deliberately loose strand of hair, becomes a signature touch that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary.
