Photo by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
This year, Maybelline celebrated their tenth year as the official make-up sponsor of New York Fashion Week, and as part of the festivities, the brand collaborated with a group of influencers from 30 different countries.
Award-winning TV host and MC, Ayanda Thabethe, was chosen to represent South Africa, jetting off to New York to attend fashion shows and mingle with some of the biggest celebs in the biz, including the likes of supermodel Gigi Hadid – with whom she nabbed a playful Instagram vid with, see below…
And what was Ayanda able to witness at the shows? Well, our beauty editor had the exclusive opportunity to ask a her few questions and get the latest insider info straight off the runway! Read on, as we reveal what’s hot and what’s not.
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3 New Runway Make-up Trends
Complexion
- For skin, keep your finish radiant-looking and try to focus on one feature. Choose to play up either your eyes or your lips with a sultry hint of colour, much like this stunning make-up look as seen at the Chanel Spring-Summer 2020 show.
Eyeshadow
- Pretty pastel colours were not only seen flitting across the runways, but also in the form of eyeshadows as seen at the Balmain and Anna Sui Spring 2020 shows.
Cheeks
- A new trend called ‘draping’ was seen on eyes and cheeks. It’s a technique where the placement of blush goes right through from the eyes, and onto cheeks.
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Summer Hair Trends
There has been a big shift in the culture of the beauty industry and runways are following suit. According to Ayanda, “now’s the time to celebrate your individuality.”
So, why not use this season as the time to start embracing the natural texture of your hair, taking inspiration from these fab, ‘less is more’ runway styles?
A Cropped ‘Do at Stella McCartney Spring 2020
Choppy Beachy Waves at Kwaidan Editions Spring 2020
Amplified Curls at Louis Vuitton Spring 2020
What is your favourite pick from the above trends? Comment on this article and let us know what you think.
Gigi Hadid walks the runway for Anna Sui during NYFW (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for New York Fashion Week: The Shows)
By Beauty Editor Martinique Stevens
