Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025-26 has left us with much more than memorable looks, innovative silhouettes, and collectible items. The makeup, style, and hair trends, while mostly leaning towards naturalness and sobriety in shadows, also generated proposals to break away from the norm and add a touch of theatricality to our reality.

Despite the proposals created by makeup artists like Pat McGrath or Andrew Dahling, in the ready-to-wear season, neutral and earth tones dominated most of the faces that graced the runway. Even at Louis Vuitton, which stood out for its sober makeup, the intensity of cerulean, yellow, and red tones on a passing model was highlighted.

Despite this homogeneity, there are always runways we can count on for experimentation. One of them was McQueen, where the enlarged tear ducts and eyelids, created by Daniel Sallstrom, enhanced the dandyish theatricality of the show.

Was there a common thread that challenged normalcy? On runways like Rick Owens, Valentino, McQueen, and Tom Ford, bleached eyebrows dominated, combined with marked rosy blush, graphic eyeliner, and overlined lips in crimson tones. This isn't new, as it's a bold look that often adds edge and distinction to runway looks, giving a soulless chic appearance in gothic and alternative themes.

Standing out among bold aspects, Saint Laurent's extremely polished makeup was stamped on the models' faces. An excellent play of shadows, definition of facial features, and a skin preparation and hydration routine perfectly matched the diverse color tones present in their collection. An example of how naturalness and skin health can elevate your daily outfit.

In a Fall/Winter 2025-26 Fashion Week full of naturalness, we can always count on a bit of drama from the creative directors who treat the runway as a stage. Brands like Rokh opted for eyelashes with white extensions, and others like Chanel, for pronounced smokey eyes. It's up to you whether you like them enough to include them in your daily routine. If you dare, mention us at @thewalk.com.mx to get heart emojis in response.