Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Haute Beauty: The Best of Fall 2012 Couture Runway Models - Haute Couture Fall 2012

Runway Models - Haute Couture Fall 2012 - ELLE Hair and makeup highlights from the Paris runways

Gold Rush

Gold Rush

At Alexandre Vauthier, lightening-bolt earrings were accentuated by shimmering gold eyeliner.

Tress to Impress

Tress to Impress

Cascading waves fell like soft curtains over models’ eyes at Versace.

Swept Away

Swept Away

Drawn-out brows and silvery eye shadow shone through beaded veils at Giorgio Armani Privé.

Electric Avenue

Electric Avenue

At Christian Dior, upper lids were streaked with eye-popping shades of green, pink, and white.

Chasing Butterflies

Chasing Butterflies

Iridescent eyes glittered against netted face coverings at Giambattista Valli.

Bridal Beauty

Bridal Beauty

Model Constance Jablonski walked down Zuhair Murad’s aisle sporting a white dress, floral wreath—and glowing skin.

Silver Lining

Silver Lining

Black-lined lids were topped with glistening gray eye shadow—the same color as tights—at Chanel.

Bare Essentials

Bare Essentials

Plaited updos allowed complexions to shine at Elie Saab.

Lacquer Finish

Lacquer Finish

Slick red lips and glossy black eyelids took center stage on Jean Paul Gaultier’s runway.

Copper Craze

Copper Craze

Rimmed liner and burnished-orange shadow gave eyes an exotic allure at Stephane Rolland.

High Rise

High Rise

Ornamental jewels hung from sculpted ponytails at Alexis Mabille.

Prima Ballerina

Prima Ballerina

At Valentino, sleek understated buns and minimal makeup made clothes the main event.