The makeup designs at the 2025 Autumn/Winter Paris Fashion Week broke conventional norms, showcasing stunning innovative visual aesthetics. From Chanel’s feathered eye makeup and Valentino’s sunburned look to Noir Kei Ninomiya’s oversized comic headpieces, each brand has redefined the aesthetic vocabulary of the 2025 Autumn/Winter season from a unique perspective. Let’s take a look at the most striking makeup and hairstyle styles from Paris Fashion Week!
Chanel
Under the giant black ribbon installation designed by Willo Perron, Chanel’s 2025 Autumn/Winter collection plays with classic elements of ribbon black and pearl white to showcase a perfect blend of dreaminess and extraordinary imagination. Echoing this lightweight elegance in design philosophy, the models’ eye makeup also presents a feather-like texture. The makeup artists outline feathery yet structured lines with black eyeliner, gently lifting at the outer corners, flowing gracefully like ribbons. The overall makeup maintains a translucent quality, with delicate pearl-like radiance echoing the ribbon elements at the center of the runway.
Dior
In a collection inspired by Virginia Woolf’s classic work “Orlando,” Dior makeup creation and image director Peter Philips interprets the art of inner corner eyeliner with a minimalist approach. Unlike the traditional technique of extending to the outer corner, this season focuses on the inner corner, delicately sketching a fine line of black eyeliner that gently sweeps upwards, enhancing the depth of the gaze. The base makeup maintains a matte finish, emphasizing the dramatic effect of the eye makeup, perfectly reflecting the collection’s cross-border contemplation of gender and time.
Valentino
Alessandro Michele’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection for Valentino is themed “Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités.” Makeup artist Pat McGrath skillfully elevated the “sunburnt look” into a showcase of retro aesthetics. The models’ cheeks to temples feature a rosy hue, kissed by sunlight, complemented by delicate pearlescent highlights that create a soft, poetic flush. The eye makeup is blended with a gentle rose gold eyeshadow, paired with glossy red lips, echoing the brand’s exploration of intimate relationships this season.
Ganni
Ganni embraces Scandinavian minimalism, with makeup artist Lynsey Alexander creating a uniquely expressive wooly eyeliner look inspired by the cozy texture of winter sweaters. The irregular lines outline an eye makeup silhouette reminiscent of yarn, breaking traditional eyeliner rules and showcasing an effortlessly rebellious street aesthetic. The base makeup remains sheer and natural, allowing the bold and avant-garde eye design to take center stage, reflecting the new generation’s free interpretation of beauty.
Courrèges
Nicolas Di Felice’s 2025 Autumn/Winter collection for Courrèges continues the brand’s Space Age aesthetics, incorporating futuristic elements and minimalist design. In line with its avant-garde design philosophy, the custom false eyelashes presented on the runway became a highlight. Models wore specially designed false lashes for the season, characterized by clean lines and a strong sense of structure, resembling mechanical parts with precision. These custom false eyelashes swayed with the models as they walked, harmonizing with the confetti-filled party atmosphere of the runway, perfectly reflecting the brand’s rebellious interpretation of contemporary art and motorcycle culture.
Caroline Hú
In the autumn/winter collection titled “Daydream,” hair designer Eugene Souleiman created an artistic, tousled wet hair look for the models, embodying a sense of blurred beauty that exists between reality and dreams. The strands glisten with droplets that reflect soft light, paired with naturally curled ends, presenting an elegant yet slightly disheveled appearance, as if the models had just emerged from a lake in a dream. This imperfect style, imbued with a sense of life, perfectly interprets designer Caroline Hú’s philosophy of “embracing romance even in a cruel world.”
COMME des GARÇONS
Rei Kawakubo challenges traditional definitions of beauty with a series of imaginative wig art installations. The models sport various exaggerated wig styles, some in geometric shapes, while others completely defy conventional forms, creating a striking contrast with traditional menswear fabrics like stripes and plaids. The makeup design also breaks norms, using a minimalist base to highlight the dramatic effect of the wigs, showcasing the brand’s consistent deconstructivist spirit while subtly hinting at a break from gender stereotypes.
Noir Kei Ninomiya
On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, Noir Kei Ninomiya has transformed its usual black-centric design style, launching a series of playful neon-colored looks. The most eye-catching aspect is the oversized headpiece designs inspired by Japanese anime, which create a unique aesthetic that balances cuteness and avant-garde through exaggerated proportions and vibrant colors, infusing the overall style with a delightful sense of fun. The makeup design features a sheer base, accented with touches of fluorescent elements that echo the playful theme of the clothing and headpieces, flawlessly showcasing the designer’s unique interpretation of tradition and innovation.