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Hands Down, These Are The Dreamiest Spring Haute Couture Beauty Looks
Inspo for days.
For many, ice, snow, and frigid temps are on the forecast for the foreseeable future. However, there are signs of sunnier, warmer days ahead in Paris, at least on the Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 runways. What sets these collections apart from ready-to-wear is that even top design houses like Dior, Chanel, and Schiaparelli need to meet a list of requirements and approved by a commission to earn a spot on the show schedule. With that in mind, no detail is spared when the ateliers are meticulously crafting these made-to-measure to measure collections, so the final pieces seen on the runways are breathtakingly gorgeous. The same level of thought and care goes into the corresponding hair and makeup looks that help fully realize each designer’s vision. And the Haute Couture S/S ‘26 beauty looks are no exception.
The Dior runway, for one, was in full bloom. Models’ slicked-back hair was adorned with cyclamen flower headpieces, and some wore wigs dyed the same pink hue as the floral’s petals. Meanwhile, Schiaparelli’s show featured luminous complexions that glowed in the dimly lit venue.
Keep reading for all of the standout beauty moments from the Haute Couture S/S ‘26 runways in Paris.
Schiaparelli’s Luminous Skin
Balmy spring afternoons and glowing skin go hand in hand. Take a page out of lead makeup artist Pat McGrath’s book this upcoming season by using the look she created for Schiaparelli as your reference material. After skin prep with radiance-boosting Divine Skin: Rose 001 The Essence and The Hydrating Glow Cream, she softly sculpted the eyes with taupe shadows and added a nude lip tailored to each model’s skin tone. For hair, lead artist Guido Palau created sleek architectural updos with an equally glossy finish.
Christian Dior’s Blossoming Hair & Makeup
Everything was coming up cyclamens at Dior. Creative and Image Director of Christian Dior Makeup Peter Philips made models’ skin glow like flower petals covered in morning dew using Dior Forever Skin Glow, Dior Forever Skin Correct, and Dior Forever Glow Luminizer. Meanwhile, lead hairstylist Guido Palau added blossoming Stephen Jones-designed headpieces to slicked-back strands and sleek chignons. The hues of cyclamen petals also inspired the show’s third style. Long, clip-in bangs that were dyed pink covered models’ faces.
Chanel’s “You But Better” Beauty
You, but better was the vibe at Chanel. The minimal makeup was tailored to each model – think tightlined eyes, slightly flushed cheeks care of Chanel Joues Contraste Intense in Rose Radiant or Beige Éclatant, and nude lips. Hair followed suit. Natural textures were enhanced, strands were pulled into sleek buns, and there was one standout feather scrunchie.
Gaurav Gupta’s Otherwordly Glam
You can always count on spotting an avant garde beauty look or two on the haute couture runways. At Guarav Gupta, models had faux piercings on their face and elvin chrome ear pieces.
Stéphane Rolland’s Dramatic Smoky Eyes & Updos
It wouldn’t Haute Couture week without a little drama on the runways. Case in point: the bold winged smoky eye and architectural updos at Stéphane Rolland’s show.
Giorgio Armani Privé’s Inner Corner Highlight
Pastels for spring are indeed groundbreaking when a shimmery seafoam green eyeshadow is used as a brightening inner corner highlight. Armani Global Makeup Artist Hiromi Ueda used Eye Tints to sculpt and highlight the eyes, and created a custom green hue for the splash of color on the inner corners.
Elie Saab’s 2016 Smoky Eye
In case you somehow missed it, 2016 fashion and beauty trends are back – at least, according to the internet. Take a cue from the Elie Saab runway and revisit the era’s smoky eye with this elevated take on the style.
Valentino’s Pre-Raphaelite Waves
Sharp, blunt bobs might be having a moment, but the long, loose waves at Valentino are convincing enough to ditch your next trim.
Ashi Studio’s Bowl Cuts
Speaking of short hair, the controversial bowl cut got the haute couture treatment at Ashi Studio’s S/S ‘26 show.
