NYFW S/S27 Beauty Report: Let’s Have A Kiki

Who said New York Fashion Week is boring? Beauty-wise, designers are having a party—and everyone’s invited. Backstage, on the runway, and even after the show, the beauty looks are bringing the energy. Crimped hair is making a comeback, eyeliner is taking over the entire waterline, skin is settling into a soft-matte finish, and post-club hair is making its way onto the runway.

Get the glitter and hairspray ready. Spring/Summer 2027 is about to be a party.

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Crimped Hair

To everyone’s surprise, crimped hair is making its way back onto the scene. It’s coming in waves at Anna Sui, while Christian Siriano and Christian Cowan are taking a more selective approach, incorporating crimped texture in parts of the hair. Either way, it’s a sign to dig your crimpers out of the closet.

A Bold Accent

The runway is taking a turn toward the bold, dark, and alt. Thom Browne’s vinyl lips, Michael Kors’ pop of color, Kim Shui’s stark eyeliner, and Diane Von Furstenberg’s bold eye looks bring a punk-inspired edge to the beauty lineup. Whether you’re reaching for a statement lip or an intense eye, the message is clear: subtlety can take a backseat.

Glowing Skin

The clean-girl glow isn’t stepping down anytime soon. Across NYFW, models’ skin was luminous, catching the light with every turn. Think fresh, radiant skin that looks as though it belongs under a disco ball—proof that the glow continues to hold its own among the season’s beauty trends.

Bed Head

Beauty doesn’t stop after a night of partying—or after you hit the bed. According to Coach and Khaite, bed head is just as stylish as the night before. Tousled texture, undone volume, and that just-woke-up finish bring a little after-hours energy to the runway.

New York opened Fashion Month with a pop, and just like its runway beauty looks, the party is only getting started.

Featured Image and Photos: GO RUNWAY, LACY REDWAY, ANNA SUI, CHRISTIAN COWAN, ANNA SUI, CALVIN KLEIN, CHRISTIAN COWAN, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, KIM SHUI, LUAR, MICHAEL KORS, RALPH LAUREN, THOM BROWNE, TORY BURCH, KHAITE (via Instagram)

Moira Del Rosario

Digital Content Writer

Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.

They spotlight women shaping culture today through profiles, exclusive features, and roundups on Asian representation at global fashion events. They also write about beauty through a growing lens—covering makeup, skincare, wellness, nails, and fragrance with curiosity and a strong eye for emerging trends.

Having worked in digital media for years, Moira is drawn to stories that beg to be unraveled—from the ever-changing landscape of pop culture and the inner workings of beauty to queer voices that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and championed.

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