In brief
- The shows of the Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 season redefine beauty looks as a direct extension of the fashion silhouette.
- The maison Jean Paul Gaultier stands out with dark, dramatic lips created by Duran Lantink.
- Eye make-up takes centre stage at Chanel and Robert Wun through constellations of glitter and deep eyeshadows.
Haute couture make-up stands out as the highlight of the Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 shows at Paris Fashion Week, which took place at the beginning of July 2026. On the runways of the greatest maisons, beauty looks go beyond mere artifice to become a raw material in their own right. From the pearlescent textures of Iris van Herpen to the spectacular sparkle of Robert Wun, a close-up on the details that elevate the collections.
- Season: Autumn-Winter 2026-2027
- Leading maisons: Iris van Herpen, Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chanel, Robert Wun, Giorgio Armani Privé, Schiaparelli
- Major trends: Pearlescent complexions, theatrical lips, constellations of glitter, soft smoky eyes
The poetic haute couture make-up of Iris van Herpen
On the runways of Iris van Herpen, the beauty looks become organic and almost ethereal. Faces are adorned with blue pigments and pearlescent textures that recall the fluid, three-dimensional shapes of her architectural creations. At Balenciaga, the approach is equally radical: backstage reveals complexions of absolute purity, where extreme minimalism highlights bone structure with almost surgical precision.
The dramatic audacity of lips at Jean Paul Gaultier
To accompany the avant-garde wardrobe designed by Duran Lantink, the maison Jean Paul Gaultier chose to focus all dramatic intensity on the mouth. Lips assert themselves in theatrical tones, ranging from the most incandescent red to deep, almost black browns. This strong aesthetic choice demonstrates how make-up becomes a direct extension of the garment, in perfect dialogue with the asymmetrical volumes of the collection.
Chanel and Robert Wun illuminate the eyes
The eyes become the preferred medium of expression for designers this season. At Robert Wun, eyes are constellated with multidimensional glitter in silver, violet and gold reflections, creating a striking cosmic effect. Echoing this, Chanel opts for more subtle yet equally captivating shimmering touches, proving that flashes of light redefine contemporary elegance with great delicacy.
The sensual depth of the eyes by Armani Privé
At Giorgio Armani Privé, the beauty look explores a more muted and mysterious palette. Eyelids are adorned with black, smoky grey and warm brown eyeshadows, expertly blended to elongate the eye to the extreme. This sophisticated shading work lends the models a magnetic allure, demonstrating that the smoky eye remains the preserve of couture sensuality.
This article is based on public information released by the Fashion Week couture houses. La Revue received no financial compensation for this publication.
