When it came to boundary-pushing beauty at the Fall 2016 shows, all bets were off. Backstage stylists embraced everything from all-out glamour to au naturel looks, echoing the come-as-you-are approach seen lately in street style hair and makeup. As such, we find ourselves reflecting back on the original beauty agitators—women whose departures from the status quo still read completely modern and fresh. From Lauren Hutton’s gap-toothed grin to Frida Kahlo’s brow prowess, these renegades continue to inspire us to deviate from the norm and wear what we want.
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Nina Simone
As facial adornments continue to dominate runways, we are reminded of Nina Simone and the rows of rhinestones deftly positioned along the songstress’s lash lines and penciled brows. Even now, Simone’s take on the trend remains relevant and rife for emulation.
