Back for its 13th year, New Zealand Fashion Week once again demonstrated why the country continues to make a name for itself in the fashion world with its huge talent of innovative local designers. The only international fashion event in New Zealand, NZFW played host to collections by top designers including Trelise Cooper, Zambesi, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Kate Sylvester and Karen Walker.
Innovation and unique styling wasn’t only witnessed through the clothing – make-up and hair directors were seen having lots of fun with the different beauty looks. From conehead-style coiled updos at Trelise Cooper to heavily coloured punk eyes at Stolen Girlfriends Club, it seemed that experimentation was the order of the day for both hair and make-up this year. Contrasting this, fresh faces were also spotted on the Kate Sylvester and Twenty-seven Names runways.
Two big beauty trends that were noticed throughout the week were bold red lips and MIA eyeliner. At Helen Cherry, Trelise Cooper and Zambesi, the lips were the focal point of the beauty look – with the colour trend seen embracing a deeper shade of red. Normally a regular at fashion weeks, 2013 NZFW had a noticeable absence of eyeliner. Think Lela Jacobs, NYNE, Twenty-seven Names and Helen Cherry – where models strutted their stuff sans liner. However, it wasn’t completely discarded – with subtle green-coloured eyeliner spotted at Zambesi and Karen Walker, while Kate Sylvester’s models featured bold black eyeliner flicks.
Helen Cherry and Twenty-seven Names.
To help give a snapshot of the beauty from across the fashion week, beautydirectory have picked out the top hair, make-up and nail looks from a range of shows.
Make-up
Show: Zambesi
Make-up: Amber D for M.A.C
Inspiration: Dimensional make-up playing with texture and tone, referencing the python in the accessories.”
Key products: M.A.C Mineralize Moisture Foundation, M.A.C Clear Brow Set, M.A.C Red Lip Pencil worn with Ruby Woo Lipstick and Burgundy Lip Mix.
Zambesi.
Show: NZ Weddings
Make-up: Merce Saranjam for Bobbi Brown
The look: Doll-eyed look with false lashes on top and bottom, and coral pink lips and cheeks.
NZ Weddings.
Show: Kate Sylvester @ Marr Factory
Make-up: Amber D for M.A.C
The look: Inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s fresh beauty and her time with Joe DiMaggio – the ultimate all-American romance.
Key products: M.A.C Blacktrack Fluidline and Extended Play Lash Mascara worn on the eyes. M.A.C Candy Yum Yum lipstick worn on the lips.
M.A.C for Kate Sylvester.
Show: Trelise Cooper
Make-up: Amber D for M.A.C
Inspiration: Soft versus tough.”
Key products: M.A.C Mineralize Moisture Foundation, M.A.C Groundwork Paint Pot worn on the eyes, and M.A.C Burgundy & Fuschia Lipmix worn on the lips.
Trelise Cooper.
Hair
Show: Deryn Schmidt
Hair: Kate Reid for Wella Professionals
The look: A loose side-swept feminine bob. We went with a real directional look. Feminine, soft, beautiful – a real simplistic beauty featuring a tucked under bob to really show off the girls’ necklines.”
Key products: Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz, Wella Professionals Perfect Setting Lotion, Wella Professionals Stay Styled and Wella Professionals Mirror Polish.
Deryn Schmidt.
Show: Hailwood
Hair: Danny Pato for Joico
Inspiration: The hair is reminiscent of The Great Gatsby, but with the softness of today,” says JOICO stylist Nic Apaapa.
The looks: Look one was a middle parting with brushed out finger waves (the hero look), look two had a low side parting with brushed out finger waves, and the final look was a side-parting with sleek, wet finger waves.
Key product: JOICO Power Spray works perfectly for this look, allowing the hair to move weightlessly at the ends, while layering Power Spray on top to give a polished clean finish with shine,” says Apaapa.
Hailwood.
Show: Stolen Girlfriends Club
Hair: Greg Murrell @ KMS California
Inspiration: Dirty magic”. Inspired by taro cards and an era of gypsy goth and boho punk.
Look: A windswept look.
Stolen Girlfriends Club.
Nails
Show: Salasai
Nails: Leah Light for M.A.C
The look: M.A.C Nail Lacquer in Delicate with Nocturnelle Lacquer and Black Pigment tips.
Salasai.
Show: NYNE
Nails: Leah Light for M.A.C
The look: Custom-made white nail lacquer and custom-made grey tip fade.
NYNE.
Show: Stolen Girlfriends Club
Nails: Leah Light for M.A.C
The look: Light custom-blended M.A.C Vestral White, Delicate, Quiet Time and Skin Nail Lacquers. M.A.C Nocturnelle Nail Lacquer was used for painting on symbols. Nails were customised to create a grunge, goth, deconstructed look.
Stolen Girlfriends Club.
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