An haute couture collection epitomizes the brand’s identity. A wide variety of materials was absorbed into this season’s apparel and makeup. Tin foil was used to highlight the eyes in the Iris van Herpen collection. Makeup elements with remarkable texture and materiality were presented in line with the haute couture apparel made using 3D-printing technology, instead of relying on two-dimensional fabrics. Unique texture metallic makeup was adopted to add to the front and the edge of the eye, as well as the tips of the nails being modeled with a 3D printer, all of which worked to highlight the artistry of experimental haute couture that blends innovative technology with the metaverse.

The Elie Saab collection, carried out under the theme of The Beginning of Twilight, utilized warm light that spreads to every corner of the metallic materials to create fascinating twilight movements. Thinly braided hair was shaped into a laurel wreath, with the luxurious and lavish texture embodying the image of a goddess. Subtle shades of clothing and makeup maximized elegance, and the gold leaf material scattered over the entire face and the lip ring on the bottom lip organically bridged the mood of the apparel and that of the makeup. The eyebrows were brushed in their comfortable direction, and mute pink was applied on the eyes and cheeks to embody the image of a goddess with human allure.

The dazzling gold in the makeup was harmonized with neck beads to create an overall exquisitely gorgeous atmosphere.

The Fendi collection was characterized by the sublime beauty of see-through designs embroidered with sparkling beads on transparent fabrics. In particular, the runway was filled with dresses that highlighted the elegant curves of the body. As for the makeup, heavily applied silver glitter on the eyelids created an overall transparent shimmer on the face.

A satin luster that harmonizes with the transparent shimmer of apparel and makeup was used to highlight the smooth and airy skin texture. The lip gloss applied in multiple layers along the lip line contributed to completing a flawless, three-dimensional, transparent mood.

Gems are used in makeup to emphasize seduction, brilliance, and splendor. Gems were introduced in our last column as a recent trend, inspired by the TV series Euphoria. In this season, gems were mainly attached around the eyes, now without the wing liner. As in the Alexis Mabille collection, they were used not only in the makeup, but also in the hair design so as to set the overall tone of the collection.

In the Giorgio Armani Privé collection, black gems were applied to three different sections of the eye - two upper corners and the bottom lid - for a more seductive and subdued look, which made the eyes appear larger and longer.

In Antonio Grimaldi's collection, clearly bright small gems were used to draw a line under the eyes, creating a gorgeous and pure image that matched the transparent and uncomplicated glitter materials used in his collection. As such, gems used in face styling are being applied to a growing number of areas.

Winged eyeliners appear quite frequently on haute couture runways. The shape, place, and gradation of winged eyeliner makeup tend to differ depending on the overall mood of the collection, but this season’s haute couture eyeliner makeup seemed to maintain a more minimalistic design. The 2022 Fall collection was characterized by winged eyeliner makeup whose ‘wing’ was often split in two.

Is this double-winged eyeliner makeup an evolution from the previous version? Some might call it transparent eyeliner makeup since it creates an optical illusion that makes the eyes look longer and larger, thanks to its contrast with the actual eyeliner or eyeshadow. When you give this look a try, aim for a more sophisticated smudge effect by emphasizing the upper and lower lines of the eyes with a black kohl eyeliner pencil.

Most luxury fashion house brands presented their own interpretation of classic makeup. The Chanel collection employed a subtly blended semi-smokey look. Looking at the makeup up close, you will see that dark violet eyeshadow was spread on as a base, topped with black eyeshadow to maximize the shadows and highlights for a practical classic makeup.

Every year, the Schiaparelli collection features bold, glamorous accessories that accentuate its avant-garde silhouettes. This fall, its runway was also showered with bold and classic makeup that supplemented the intensely beautiful collection. The outfits were matched with vivid makeup that stressed monotone smokey eyeliner whose wing extended upwards. The two-toned lip makeup, where two different colors were applied along the outline of the lips and on the lips themselves, helped highlight the plumpness of the lips.

The Dior Couture presented a rather ethnic collection with neutral-colored motives, inspired by The Tree of Life, which is a traditional Ukrainian pattern. The exotic makeup also added to this enticing mood. The flawless, transparent skin had just a touch of alluring luster, and the contours of the face were covered with a salmon coral color from the center of the cheek to the temple. The unexaggerated hair design, which was either braided or tied, added to the modern look, drawing the center of focus to the elegance of the apparel itself.