S/S 2016

Keeping up with the trends that are showcased during fashion weeks are important in order to keep your work current, understand how makeup is evolving and to see how they correspond with the clothes and collections of each brand. Having done some research, I have discovered some trends that were apparent in the Spring/Summer 2016 catwalk collections, and this will help towards creating an on trend catwalk look for my portfolio.

According to Cosmopolitan Magazine:

In the February edition of Cosmopolitan UK, there was an article entitled 'Beauty Report' which gave a brief look at some makeup looks at London, Milan, Paris and New York's fashion weeks.

New York (Simplicity):

New York's fashion week revolved around fresh faced, minimal makeup combined with neat, natural hair, eyebrows and also nails. Notable designers that showcased these looks here were Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Rodarte and Victoria Beckham.

London (Eccentric):

London fashion week contained looks with bold, 90's inspired eyeliner, long sleek hair, bold lips and glitter. Notable designers here were Jonathan Saunders, Issa, Roksanda and Topshop Unique.

Milan (Complexion):

Glowing complexions and highlighted skin were the main focuses of Milan fashion week. This bronze glow was given a creative twist for Prada by Pat McGrath through gold coloured lips. Sleek, wet hair has also been featured. Notable designers at Milan were Albert Ferretti, Missoni, Dolce & Gabbana, No21 and Prada. 

Paris (Sophisticated):

There was a range of looks in Paris, however glowing skin was still a focus, however Sonia Rykiel gave the models a shimmery, smokey eye. Notable designers here were Balmain, Elie Saab, Sonia Rykiel, Diro and Giambattista Valli who put glitter on the eyesockets of the models. 

S/S 2016 TRENDS

After reading Cosmopolitan magazine and looking at the Vogue and Harpers Bazaar websites, here are the main beauty trends that were seen during the spring/summer catwalk shows. 

Bold lips - The red and nude lip look was seen during the shows of designers such as Victoria Beckham, Oscar de la Renta, DKNY and Zac posen who all used both looks. This was combined with fresh, minimal skin. Pat McGrath used her new gold product to create a gold lip look for Prada. 

Victoria Beckham

Prada

Radiant complexion: Almost all the looks from the photos of makeup from S/S 2016 had a strong focus on radiant, minimal, healthy, highlighted skin. This was one of the most clear trends, and designers that used this look includes Roland Mouret, Lanvin, Chloe, Stella McCartney and Valentino.

Stella McCartney

Roland Mouret

Tucking hair in and synching it at the neck- This fashion was seen most notably during Christopher Kane's show where the hair was synched on the neck by a necklace made of cable ties. Moreover, this look of hair being focused at the neck was used also by Dior, Mary Katrantzou and Balenciaga.

Balenciaga

Chanel

Bold coloured eyes/contrast- Use of bright colours, mostly the colour blue, is a prominent look in the catwalk shows. 90's liner and smeared colours and bright eyeshadow were used by designers such as Marc Jacobs, Boss, Missoni, Roksanda, Chanel, and Jonathan Saunders. In addition to this, the contrast between bright eyes and minimal skin is what I noticed on every model that had this look, spanning from all the different designers. 

Jonathan Saunders

Missoni

Marc Jacobs

Braids and plaits- Vogue branded the braids seen during the Spring Summer shows as of a 'tough girl' style. This references the use of corn rows and twisted plaits, seen at Valentino and JW Anderson. 

Valentino

JW Anderson

Hair accessories- Several designers used hair accessories to accompany their makeup looks and their garments. Chanel used metal clasps on pigtails which were also down at the neck, Yves Saint Laurent used tiaras and Lanvin used satin ribbon. 

YSL

Bold lashes- Bold and coloured lashes are a trend that have been seen in the shows. Louis Vuitton and Armani are notable designers. 

Louis Vuitton

References

• TEMPLE, D., 2016. The Beauty Report. Cosmopolitan, 5 February, 165-168.
• http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2015/10/07/spring-summer-2016-beauty-trends---hair-makeup/gallery/1469264
• http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/g6416/spring-2016-makeup-trends/?slide=30
• http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2015/09/14/spring-summer-2016-hair-and-make-up-backstage