The recent Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 was a whirlwind of creativity and daring fashion statements. From Kylie Jenner making her runway debut for Coperni to Dior’s captivating archery performance, this season blended fashion’s boundless imagination with buzz-worthy, social media-ready presentations.
In the world of beauty, the season was all about effortless chic. Dries Van Noten’s vibrant mascara and Balmain’s sleek blowouts, alongside Dior’s understated ponytails, perfectly captured the essence of modern beauty. Get ready to embrace these five key beauty trends that emerged from the runways.
Trend 1: Electrifying Eyes
Ganni, Dries Van Noten, and Loewe all brought the drama with their bold eye makeup looks. Ganni’s models sported Arctic blue and deep coral shadows placed above the lash line, paired with feather-like false lashes, creating a mysterious aura. The next day, Dries Van Noten ignited the runway with a fiery mix of yellow and magenta mascara. Pat McGrath, the makeup maestro behind Loewe, delivered a celestial look with crescent-shaped gold glitter adorning the entire eye area, contrasted with bare lashes. This play of contrast effectively highlights and enhances the desired features.
Trend 2: Low-Key Ponytails
The effortless, low-slung ponytail is emerging as the new go-to, taking the place of messy buns. This style not only keeps the hairline sleek but adds a sophisticated, natural touch to any ensemble. Dior presented a style with tiny buns woven into the ponytail, while Stella McCartney showcased bouncy, wavy ponytails.
Trend 3: Silky Blowouts
Balmain and Courrèges championed the sleek, straight blowout with a luxurious, silky finish. Inspired by Olivier Rousteing’s collection, hairstylist Sam McKnight, known for his innovative approaches, created these smooth styles using his own haircare brand, Modern Spray, to protect hair from heat while maintaining its shape. He then added a few drops of his ‘Love Me Do Nourishing Oil’ to achieve a healthy, glossy finish. Courrèges’ take on this trend incorporated a long tassel earring that circled the ear, adding a futuristic touch. The sleek hair paired beautifully with dramatic black eyeliner and natural lashes, completing the futuristic look.
Trend 4: Metallic Accents
Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Spring/Summer 2025 collection, a hot topic in the fashion world, offered beauty looks that were equally captivating. Models sported delicate, glossy makeup, adorned with septum and labrets piercings, adding a touch of edge to their looks. Meanwhile, Rabanne put a twist on traditional gold nail polish, covering fingertips with metal cuffs. Pat McGrath’s chic metallic lip liner for Miu Miu is also worth noting. These jeweled accents, reminiscent of Cupid’s arrows, enhance the overall look.
Trend 5: Fabulous Mini Afros
Gabriela Hearst, known for showcasing natural beauty in its purest form, featured models sporting effortlessly chic afros. This trend will be a welcome inspiration for those embracing their natural curls and coils. Hermes, Sacai, and Peter Do unveiled cropped versions of the afro, further cementing this trend. Expect to see this style continue to evolve and take center stage.
