Day 1: Designers including Versace, Christian Dior and Giambattista Valli took their Spring 2012 couture collections to the runway January 23 for day one of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. While the robes may not have been toned down, one of the key beauty trends was a fresh-faced aesthetic, while braids and faux-bobs were popular hair looks.
Day 2: With labels including Chanel, Armani Privé and Alexandre Vauthier showcasing their Spring 2012 couture collections on the runway January 24 for day two of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, emerging beauty trends included green eyeshadow, slicked-back locks and quiffs.
Watch this space for updates on the emerging beauty trends from the Spring 2012 Paris Haute Couture Fashion shows.
Ornate floral hair garments were seen at Giambattista Valli, where models sported strong brows and natural eye makeup.
Heavy black winged eyeliner was seen at Stephane Rolland, while hair was also slicked off the face on top.
Big quiffs and heavy black eyeliner demonstrated a punky influence at Chanel.
Blue was the color of choice on the Chanel runway, with models all sporting a pearly light shade on their nails.
Hair was slicked back in side partings at the Iris Van Herpen presentation, while white eyeliner provided a futuristic look.
At the Christian Dior show models were fresh faced, while long hair was curled under to create a faux bob effect.
Turquoise eyeshadow was big on the runway at Maurizio Galante’s show, while hair was off the face in ornate top knots.
Although the green face paint seen at Alexis Mabille probably won’t take off, the matte red lips and thick curled lashes should prove more popular.
A fresh faced outdoor aesthetic was seen at Bouchra Jarrar, where cheeks had a peachy glow and lips were nude.
Intertwined French braids formed an elaborate bun at Christophe Josse.
Smokey eyes and nude lips were seen at Atelier Versace, while slick high ponytails kept things glamorous.