And what’s on the horizon in that latter category?

From what we saw: Bold blushes,smoky eyes, and dramatic hairstyles.

Read on for our round-up of the standout trends to emerge from New York Fashion Week F/W 2025.

a model in bold makeup at the melke show

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Stylists called it racetrack ribbon hair.

Well, it flew out the window this fashion week.

(And we say good riddance.)

a sculptural hairdo at the Christian Siriano FW 2025 fashion show

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This mega-glowy finish is usually achieved by strategic placement of skincare.

At Monse, models were prepped with Kate Somerville Skincare’s HydraKate line to create a shiny base.

Then, a light touch of Tilt Beauty products was used on the eyes, mouth, and cheeks.

Model backstage at Thom Browne show with elaborate sculptural ribbon hair

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But when skincare just isn’t enough, a heavy highlighter system will give you a similar finish.

Case in point: These pastel-lit inner corners at Collina Strada, created byDick Pagefor Ilia Beauty.

And what better place for the lived-in look to reappear than Anna Sui?

a model with bold lips and cheeks at the FW 2025 Alice + Olivia presentation

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Taking Shape

The biggest hair trend of the season?

Intricate, structural ‘dos.

At Alice + Olivia (above), Miss Pop toppedchromeSalon Perfect nails with gemstones.

a model with bright pink eyes and bold lips at Melke

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At Meruert Tolegen (below), moodyburgundysets were outlined by pearls glued around the outer cuticle.

Thisblack velvetcat-eye storm manicure at Kim Shui, created by the OPI brand ambassadorCocoa Michelle.

The signature stiletto tipthat sharp, crisp pointwas on full display.

Model with long black hair and dewy shiny skin

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Model being spritzed with a face mist backstage

Carly Gropper

Model in a white fuzzy coat with glass dewy skin

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a model with a pop of color in their inner corners

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a model with frosted blue-brown lips

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model with sky-high ponytail and bright green eyelids

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A smoky eye makeup look and bold burgundy lip at Anna Sui F/W 2025

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A dramatic smoky eye and bold contour at the FW 2025 Kim Shui show

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a model with an angular bang at the christopher john roger fw 2025 fashion show

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Sculptural braids at the FW 2025 Sergio Hudson show

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Sculptural hair at the MERUERT TOLEGEN FW 2025 runway show

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model at The Blonds backstage wearing a futuristic victory roll

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a chrome manicure topped with gemstones

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a pearl-accented manicure at Meruert Tolegen

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Model with white winged eyeliner and long coffin nails with velvet polish

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Long navy blue coffin nails on a model wearing multiple jackets

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