From sleek and standard to bold and colourful, these are some of the must-see beauty trends from the Spring/Summer 2023 runways.
As the Spring 2023 runway shows come to a close in Milan, we look back at the most memorable beauty moments from the Italian fashion capital’s runways. Overall, the glam teams behind the scenes seemed open to playful experimentation this season, whether it was with retro-inspired hairstyles, pastel pigments or completely impractical, yet mesmerising eye makeup looks.
For this Spring/Summer 2023 season, Milan have brought back bold and playful colours to brighten up our days, whether in pieces or makeup looks, and we’re totally obsessed with all the proposals! Of course, there have also been classic makeup looks with a touch of freshness, including the full face created by makeup artist Kabuki for Moschino, with slicked back hair and black rimmed eyes and ruby lips or nods to 90s grunge in Fendi’s understated hairstyle and makeup by stylist Guido and Peter Philips pared down the beauty look to evoke off-duty elegance.
Read on to discover the best hairstyles and makeup from Milan Fashion Week 2023.
Alberta Ferretti: Elegant & Glowing Makeup/Hair
The brand opted for wet hair looks “dedicated to dynamic and expressive women” – especially that slicked-back hairstyle. Glowing complexion was the star inspo for the makeup looks we saw on the runway of Alberta Ferretti.
Moschino: High Shine-Impact Makeup & Hair
For the Spring 2023 collection, the brand and makeup legend Kabuki constructed a classic take on glamour and extravaganza. Models wore immaculate skin, smoky eyes, and red lacquered lips (glossy). As regards hair, Kabuki opted for a more subdued style: a sleek bun kept neat with a generous slick of gel. Some models wore balloon animals on their heads; others had giant earrings on.
Fendi: Grunge Makeup & Hair
For the Spring 2023 season, Creative Director Kim Jones has taken inspiration from the ‘90s, reinterpreting them as the skin being kept nude and eyebrows “made to be a bit busier on most girls” while adding satin finishes. Besides, silver makeup has also been added to the model’s eye ade – a modern grunge must-have trend to copy this season.
As regards hairstyle, the brand opted for soft, blown-out waves – soft middle parting, letting the hair frame the face and the natural but modern makeup.
Prada: False Eyelashes
Creative Directors Miuccia Prada & Raf Simons opted for striking beauty details that stood out on the Prada Spring-Summer 2023 runway. Makeu-up artist Pat McGrath applied thick, false and custom-made eyelashes onto models’ upper eyelids that “represents reflections of creative freedom,” said Pat. They were so long and straight that they fanned over the eyes, “draped with garments of custom faux lashes with intentional shape and placement. Paired with undetectable radiant skin and a nude lip, this look redefines what it means to add a faux lash,” Pat added.
Max Mara: Neutral Colours Lips
Creative Director Ian Griffiths took cues from 1930s female intellectuals on the French Riviera, evoking feminine modernity with a neutral colour palette into its pieces. Models wore swimming caps in neutral colours while keeping their beauty looks simple and natural, with a tinge of coral lipstick which definitely helped to define the whole look.
