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In New York and London, beauty was a contest for who could out-trend the other—a parade of “next big things.” Milan, on the other hand, kept still. The makeup and hair? We’ve worn them, we’ve seen them, we’ve lived with them. But somehow, on these runways, they felt like they’d just been invented. So, take it from S/S26: it isn’t always about reinventing the wheel, just making it spin smoother.
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Just Kissed
At Sportmax, makeup was pared back, save for the occasional blurry plum lip. Very French—like a Parisian who touches up in the dark and somehow still looks effortlessly chic.
Simple Skin
It seems Pat McGrath has taken a vacation from the theatrics. At Fendi, she went the wearable route with skin that’s simple: luxe, natural, and fresh enough to keep us watching.
Banded Bouffants
It used to be normal to dismiss bouffants as dated and stiff. All historical reenactment and primness. But Max Mara made them softer, modern, and actually wearable, especially with that headband. Suddenly, I’m a believer.
Grunge Liner
We see it no matter the season, but we can never get enough. At Iceberg, models staged a grunge revival courtesy of their messy, smudged liner. Was it an ode to the ‘90s Seattle grunge, London club girls, or all of the above?
Notoriously Natural
The hair at Roberto Cavalli somehow pulled off being perfectly styled yet perfectly undone—like a dozen walking Venuses straight out of Botticelli’s masterpiece.
Fashion week is always a circus for us to cherry-pick our next personality, but be real and admit that we’re all just taking notes for our own lives. Our favorite thing about Milan? Beauty was simple and aspirational: the kind you can imagine yourself living in, not just ogling from the front row.
Photos: THE IMPRESSION
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