Well Glossed: Beauty Details from the Chanel Haute Couture
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The hero shade is perfection
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 24: A model walks the during the Chanel
Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part of the Paris
Haute Couture Week on January 24, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by
SAVIKO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
When we think of Chanel through the lens of beauty, a red lip
comes to mind. A luxuriate defined by timelessness more so than
trends, a bold crimson pout personifies the understated elegance
the house is known for.
But at the SS23 Haute Couture runway show in Paris, makeup
artist Lisa Butler gave the hue a
fresh, high-shine update.
The collection — which was inspired by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s
infatuation with animal décor — was classic Chanel with a touch of
whimsy. As for makeup, Butler showed off fresh skin with a glossy
finish (no doubt the work of the Baume Esentiele Multi-Use Glow
Stick). Brows were natural, cheeks were washed with poppy
blush, and the lips were painted with bright gloss.
While there was a mix of shades, the standout was a bright
popsicle red. Anyone with an interest in makeup will know that
pigmented gloss is hard to get right, but Butler’s precise
application makes for an impactful finish. Interestingly, the
lashes were kept bare, letting the lips do all the talking
(literally).
The hair was led by James Pecis; either worn loose with a soft
wave, or tied back in a long loose plait.
Youthful, fresh and just playful enough. Scroll down for a few
of our favorite looks.
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 24: A model walks the during the Chanel
Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part of the Paris
Haute Couture Week on January 24, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by
SAVIKO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 24: Adut Akech walks the during the Chanel
Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part of the Paris
Haute Couture Week on January 24, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by
SAVIKO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 24: A model walks the during the Chanel
Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part of the Paris
Haute Couture Week on January 24, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by
SAVIKO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 24: A model walks the during the Chanel
Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part of the Paris
Haute Couture Week on January 24, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by
SAVIKO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 24: A model walks the during the Chanel
Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part of the Paris
Haute Couture Week on January 24, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by
SAVIKO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)