Alexander Wang to Prabal Gurung: Standout beauty looks from NYFW

From hair styled into hats to goth palettes, here are the beauty trends that stole the spotlight at this year’s New York Fashion Week.

Hats off to hair

Alexander Wang to Prabal Gurung: NYFW beauty looks that stole the spotlight

Who needs a hat when you have one growing out of your head? At Collina Strada’s SS26 show, hair was sculpted into oversized hat-like shapes that stole the spotlight. Paired with playful silhouettes and layering, the looks were theatrical but also wild.

Hair styled into fuzzy hat shapes at Collina Strada's NYFW show.

Think pink

Turning faces into a canvas, Area used a wash of pink eyeshadow across eyelids and temples to create a surreal effect. Teamed with sleek hair and playful accessories, the eye look helped bring a more daring and modern aspect.

Surreal pink eyeshadow at Area's NYFW Show.

Gothic edge

Alexander Wang’s show leaned hard into gothic glamour with a sharp and oversized black liner stretching far past the lids. Paired with slicked-back hair and minimalist styling, the liner added an element of fierceness to the overall look.

Gothic eyeliner at Alexander Wang's NYFW show.

Glassy glow

Prabal Gurung kept makeup soft and radiant with hints of shimmer and pink blush. The neutral glow and color paired with airy gowns, layers, and slicked hair helped amplify the collection’s elegance and dreamy presence.

Clean girl look meets ethereal glow at Prabal Gurung's NYFW show.

Compiled by Jatan Kalra.