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New York Fashion Week has arrived, and this means that a new era of beauty trends is underway. Showcases of the latest nail, hair and makeup trends will take place at the runway shows. It’s no surprise why—the best of the best in the beauty business are responsible for dreaming up the statement-making, or in some cases, subtle glam to grace the catwalk. Designers like Pat Bo, Prabal Gurung, and Alice & Olivia have already put on their sprin/summer 2023 shows—and the fashion speaks for itself (we’ve also rounded up the best looks of the season for your perusing pleasure). But we’d like to take a closer look at the beauty magic that went on backstage and behind the scenes. 

Side parts are thriving again (we witnessed them again at Christian Siriano). Tommy Hilfiger) to one-off moments (à la the dreamy chrome glaze jelly nails at Rebecca Minkoff), New York Fashion Week is shaping up to be an overflowing pool of beauty inspo. Here, we’ve rounded up the best beauty looks so far—and asked the masterminds behind the scenes to share their mood boards, go-to products, and backstage secrets from NYFW. 

Christian Siriano: Old Hollywood Glamour 

With a fashion show stationed in Elizabeth Taylor’s old townhouse, it’s fairly apt that the hair and makeup inspiration was drawn from the ‘40s and ‘50s. Hair, which was supervised by stylist Lacy Redway, was dubbed “a” “modern take on the iconic Audrey Hepburn bun,”It featured a deep side section and slicked-down side bobs. This era inspired the “classic bombshell”Sofia Tilbury led makeup(opens new tab) for Charlotte Tilbury. The complete look exuded Old Hollywood glamour with a feline flick, dewy complexion, and a pop red lip. 

Kate Spade Natural Skin 

Think: Caught in rain. The look for the Kate Spade showcase was natural. However, it was slightly enhanced. “The whole concept was seeing the girl’s skin. We wanted freckles to be highlighted if they have them. You can keep their tan if they are tanned. We wanted this fresh, healthy skin,”Lead makeup artist Laura Stiassni told Marie Claire. Hair was a project of Marie Claire. Jenny Kim, took a similar laid back tune. “It’s quite literal—she’s got wet hair. The biggest thing was trying to make it look beautiful and not swampy. It was about putting the right amount of movement into the hair to make it look natural.”Castor oil is her favourite product. Castor oil. “It’s a two for one: It’s good for your hair and gives a really beautiful luster.” 

Pat Bo’s Soft & Smoky 

“Gunmetal glitter”Pat Bo. “The girls are all in very shimmery, sexy outfits so we wanted something to compliment that and not take away,”Assisting the lead makeup artist Charlie Riddle says. The skin, lips, and eyebrows were kept super natural, drawing attention to the soft, smokey eyes. The two-product look is quick and easy to achieve—all you need is five minutes. 

Spiky Buns from Jason Wu 

Glowy skin thanks to 111Skin ‘90s-inspired eye makeup, and an ever-so-slight contour complete with Jason Wu Beauty eyeshadow, set the stage for this beauty look, but the hair is what landed it on our list. Olaplex ambassador Jimmy Paul Three distinct looks were created: Sleek, braided, with the ends sticking out; short natural textured hair bobs; and braids.  “I wanted the hair to look purposefully messy yet put together at the same time,”He tells us this, referring to the quintessential “busy New York woman”His inspiration. 

Bold Bubble Eyes at Alice & Olivia 

A few shows had a moment with bold, simple eyeshadows, but Alice & Olivia’It is one of our favorites. Elyse Reneau(opens new tab)Too Faced’s Executive Director of Global Beauty explains that the look is a play. designer Stacey Bendet’s iconic black “bubble eye.”Although subtle in appearance, the blush placement is equally striking. It was just under the eyes. “Putting it right underneath the center of the eye makes it look very youthful,”Reneau explained. “It’s a trend that came out of Asia and it’s making its way over here. It makes you look like that natural flush, it’s very joyful.” As for the skin? Arbonne skincare was used to prepare it. 

Prabal Gurung – Individuality 

Prabal Gurung was not a fan of uniform models. He often had them walk down the runway wearing one look. Lead hairstylist Lucas Wilson decided to play up the individual model’s “beautiful cuts, colors, styles, and textures.”He told us: “What’s so great about this concept of hair is that you can really show how versatile models are. New Yorkers are all about individuality, so why not bring that to the runway?”Others had their appearances slashed to make a more feminine style. “severeness”The contrast would be the floral outfit. Other people wore fancy bobs or wore colorful hairwigs to create a monochromatic look. 

Spiky Mohawks Altuzarra 

Hairstylist Jawara was tasked with creating a handful of looks for the runway—and the “mohawks,”We loved this look and it was inspired by Y2K. To achieve the look, you’ll need to section your hair into five sections, pin ‘em down with a bobby pin, and smooth flyaways with a hairspray. 

Side Parts at Tommy Hilfiger 

PSA: Side pieces have officially returned. They have been seen on stars like Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and others over the past few months. Tommy Hilfiger showModels walked the runway wearing sleek, straight hair and long side parts. The look could be applied to all hair types and textures, and was sometimes pulled into a low ponytail.