Paris Fashion Week brought a strong finish to the fall 2024 season, collections shown with an array of beauty looks that packed a visual punch. The best part about the hair and makeup that decorated the runways was the blend of extravagance and accessibility—though striking, the above-neck details were immediately identifiable as ready-to-wear, sans modifications.
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Boho Hair
Is this the Bella Baxter effect? Boho chic is back, and the proof is in the loosened lengths. Chemena Kamali s debut show at Chloé came with the brand s characteristic bohemian ease and we saw similarly tousled air-dried lengths defining the aesthetic at Isabel Marant. The brands are, after all, two of the best beacons of the returning trend. The long extra-long, center-separated manes at Alexander McQueen owed something to Bella Baxter, while middle parts and rumpled waves also reigned at Louis Vuitton.
Unexpected Color
Vivid hues made for a series of stunning looks across hair and makeup. Loewe s peek-a-boo neon bangs (the work of hairstylist Guido Palau) transformed bull cuts into futuristic, anime-inspired statements while Peter Philips used a flick of hot pink in the inner corners of the eyes for a powerful punch. And Hermès s cadre of “equestrian bikers” blinked past burgundy lashes, the shade understated enough to mandate a second look.
No Bad Hair Days
Skip the hairbrush (or the attempt to shellac your hair into a sleek bun)—hair accessories have gone from bows to bigger. Hats a la Chanel and Saint Laurent s wraps were just some of the styles we saw (there were also scarves, like at Anna Sui), so regardless of your style preference, there are options.
