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The beauty team went backstage during London Fashion Week to talk to the hairstylists, make-up artists and manicurists who create the beauty looks for the shows. Here are our favourite looks from behind-the scenes.
Felder Felder
Backstage at Felder Felder MAC Key artist Georgina Graham produced a graphic look, inspired by cool punk girls with attitude such as Siouxsie Sioux, Blondie and Strawberry Switchblade. Eye and lips were played up to the max, while skin is fresh, natural and healthy. No powder is used on the face to give the finished look a “modern, contemporary feel”. Graham mixed black and blue MAC Lip Mix together to create a punchy pout and added Marine Ultra Pigment on the centre of the lips for extra impact. MAC Black Track Fluid Line was used on the eyes to create the tough and thick flick. For hair, session stylist Nick Irwin and the TIGI creative team pulled tresses into simple yet effortless hairdos, to compliment the tough make-up. Hair is split into two ponytails, with one at the top and one sitting low at the bottom, and are wrapped and pinned to the head. Key products used were TIGI Catwalk Root Boost and Session Series Hairspray. Finishing the look, nails were manicured by Jenny Longworth, who used Nailgirls lacquers. Longworth custom-blended three Nailgirls colours (Khaki, Matte Grey and Purple #8) to make the “grey taupe with purple undertone” colour – a follow on from last season’s greys and khaki tones. Nails are kept short with a square shape. Nailgirls Super Finish Top Coat was applied over the top for an “expensive glossy finish”.
Eun Jeong
Hairstylist (and co-founder of Lockonego) Jonathan Long created a “modern Victorian” low wispy textured bun. Inspired by Jeong’s 30-inspired vintage collection, the hairstyle merges “period glamour with a contemporary romantic edge”. Using UNITE hair products, hair was tonged, backcombed and pulled into a low ponytail before it was twisted and pinned into place at the nape of the neck. Key products used include: Boosta Spray, to enhance volume and Second Day, a matte paste to give hair a next-day finish. Lockonego hairstylist Fardi Fawaz added coloured scarves by pinning the material around the hairstyle. We love this creative look.
Louise Gray
It was a dotty affair at Louise Gray where MAC key artist James O’Riley created a multi-coloured polka-dot face, inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Coloured spots were drawn onto a beautifully polished base on different areas of the face (neck, forehead and sides of the face) resulting in a fun make-up look. Lips are finished with a balm for a natural finish.
John Rocha
At John Rocha, make-up artist Sam Bryant described the make-up look as a “travellers chic on her way to Glastonbury”. It’s all about fresh, clean skin, natural blush, dark burgundy lips and feral eyebrows. Key products used include Becca Highlighter, dabbed on the cheekbones, nose and bow of the lips; MAC Face & Body in a light shade, brushed over the skin and MAC Lip Liner in Vino painted all over the lips. Cream blush is applied onto the cheeks in an upside-down triangle shape.Meanwhile. over at hair, hairstylist Sam Hillerby plaited hair into multiple braids in an assortment of shapes and sizes. Hillerby wanted to create a “grungy yet poetic” style to compliment Rochas’s romantic clothes.
Theresa Yee
Assistant Editor, Beauty
Felder Felder
Backstage at Felder Felder MAC Key artist Georgina Graham produced a graphic look, inspired by cool punk girls with attitude such as Siouxsie Sioux, Blondie and Strawberry Switchblade. Eye and lips were played up to the max, while skin is fresh, natural and healthy. No powder is used on the face to give the finished look a “modern, contemporary feel”. Graham mixed black and blue MAC Lip Mix together to create a punchy pout and added Marine Ultra Pigment on the centre of the lips for extra impact. MAC Black Track Fluid Line was used on the eyes to create the tough and thick flick. For hair, session stylist Nick Irwin and the TIGI creative team pulled tresses into simple yet effortless hairdos, to compliment the tough make-up. Hair is split into two ponytails, with one at the top and one sitting low at the bottom, and are wrapped and pinned to the head. Key products used were TIGI Catwalk Root Boost and Session Series Hairspray. Finishing the look, nails were manicured by Jenny Longworth, who used Nailgirls lacquers. Longworth custom-blended three Nailgirls colours (Khaki, Matte Grey and Purple #8) to make the “grey taupe with purple undertone” colour – a follow on from last season’s greys and khaki tones. Nails are kept short with a square shape. Nailgirls Super Finish Top Coat was applied over the top for an “expensive glossy finish”.
Eun Jeong
Hairstylist (and co-founder of Lockonego) Jonathan Long created a “modern Victorian” low wispy textured bun. Inspired by Jeong’s 30-inspired vintage collection, the hairstyle merges “period glamour with a contemporary romantic edge”. Using UNITE hair products, hair was tonged, backcombed and pulled into a low ponytail before it was twisted and pinned into place at the nape of the neck. Key products used include: Boosta Spray, to enhance volume and Second Day, a matte paste to give hair a next-day finish. Lockonego hairstylist Fardi Fawaz added coloured scarves by pinning the material around the hairstyle. We love this creative look.
Louise Gray
It was a dotty affair at Louise Gray where MAC key artist James O’Riley created a multi-coloured polka-dot face, inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Coloured spots were drawn onto a beautifully polished base on different areas of the face (neck, forehead and sides of the face) resulting in a fun make-up look. Lips are finished with a balm for a natural finish.
John Rocha
At John Rocha, make-up artist Sam Bryant described the make-up look as a “travellers chic on her way to Glastonbury”. It’s all about fresh, clean skin, natural blush, dark burgundy lips and feral eyebrows. Key products used include Becca Highlighter, dabbed on the cheekbones, nose and bow of the lips; MAC Face & Body in a light shade, brushed over the skin and MAC Lip Liner in Vino painted all over the lips. Cream blush is applied onto the cheeks in an upside-down triangle shape.Meanwhile. over at hair, hairstylist Sam Hillerby plaited hair into multiple braids in an assortment of shapes and sizes. Hillerby wanted to create a “grungy yet poetic” style to compliment Rochas’s romantic clothes.
Theresa Yee
Assistant Editor, Beauty
