Tonight inside the Hotel National des Invalides in Paris, Valentino traded ethereal for gothic with bewitching tailored separates, voluminous capes, and slinky evening gowns largely saturated in black. The beauty pushed the moody milieu into even more subversive territory, with extreme cat-eyes, sculptural updos, and dark nail polish laying the drama on thick.
Nodding to the negative-space encasings of the ’60s, makeup artist Pat McGrath traced on an array of extreme, out-to-there wing designs, some shaded in metallic silver pigment, others punctuated by rows of small crystals. Glowing skin, a hint of contour, and clear vinyl lips rounded out the equation for a thoroughly modern feel. The exaggerated gazes were also highlighted by the equally statement-making sleek low ponytails with deep side partings crafted by hairstylist Guido Palau. “It’s kind of boyish,” observed Palau, noting the graphic silhouette of the hair as also being a departure for the Italian fashion house. After blow-drying the hair smooth and molding it into asymmetrical place with a single swoop along the forehead, Palau slicked down the hair with layer after layer of Triple Pure 32 Hairspray for a “super sleek” effect. Finally, a top coat of jet-black varnish made its way onto fingers, which clutched sumptuous rosette cross-body bags to elegant effect.
Introducing new goth-glam beauty codes both striking and inspiring, coming over to the dark side has never been chicer.
Source: Vogue