How do you capture the moment? picture? scent? If you’re part of the Altuzarra beauty team, you’ll love a series of stunning runway beauty looks. Combining equestrian themes and theatrical ballerina-like beauty motifs, the brand created the makeup and hair looks for his Fall/Winter 2024 runway show in celebration of his 15th anniversary.
Inspired by traumatic moments in his life, Joseph Altuzarra’s latest collection is an ode to personal treasures collected over time. Incorporating themes from beloved artists and memorabilia that influenced his creativity, his beautiful looks reflect ideals of individuality, playfulness, and theater. “This collection was truly a combination of personal and artistic elements,” says Altuzarra. For the beauty look, the team wanted to channel the performance aspects of getting ready and the overall experience of applying makeup. “I love the idea of putting serious effort into my appearance,” Altuzarra continues.
The makeup consists of three overall looks. Several models wore natural makeup on the runway using the cult-favorite Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation and matching concealer. Next, her makeup artist delicately swiped the brand’s Caviar Tightline her eyeliner along her eyes for a timeless, defined finish.
The other two beautiful looks were more intense, because no real theatrical performance is complete without a little drama. Makeup artist Diane Kendall says, “The more dramatic looks are used to really accent the show and embrace the idea of going through different moments in life and adopting new looks over time.” “I will,” he said. The dramatic switch-up was obvious, with a handful of models wearing shimmering red lips, Laura Mercier in Crimson, her longwear on her lip, her liner, while hers in Midnight Blue Caviar. There was also a model rocking an intense smokey eye using her matte eyeshadow.
For the hairstyle, stylist Jawara followed the path of Western equestrianism and transformed her hair into a perfectly undone double-knotted ponytail. Fekkai Clean Stylers Volume Lock Hairspray gave a model with a straighter texture a textured lift with knotted ends. Some models wear straight-back cornrows, and the stylist moisturizes the scalp using Fekkai’s Shea Butter and His Intense oils before twisting the braids into the same style. , added sparkle.
While everything from the neck up was glamorous, the nails were part of the look that remained simple. Chanel Leverny Nails in Ballerina Shades Using her lacquer, pale pink nails added a sophisticated and timeless finish, completing the story of this collection.