The Best Beauty Moments From Fashion Month SS26 So Far
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On Spring/Summer 2026 runways, impactful beauty details are just as important as the collections themselves. From Luar's carnival-inspired glam to Eckhaus Latta sending Dieux eye masks down the runway, there was no shortage of innovative beauty moments at New York Fashion Week. Not only are these beauty looks an integral part of the season's most influential shows, they're also a way to forecast all of the up-and-coming beauty trends that we'll soon be striving for.
Ahead, we track down all of the noteworthy beauty moments from the SS26 season. Because although fashion month might be all about the garments — makeup, hair and nails will always be a core part of the festivities.
Luar's Carnival Glam
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Luar's SS26 collection drew inspiration from carnival — so naturally, the brand brought top-notch carnival-inspired beauty details. From maximalist feather nails to cobalt blue cut creases and extravagant feather hair pieces, Luar delivered what head makeup artist Andrew Dahling calls carnival meets Galliano.
Eckhaus Latta's Skincare Accessories
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At NYFW, skincare is just as essential as the makeup looks themselves. At Eckhaus Latta SS26, the brand tapped cult-favorite skincare brand Dieux to dream up limited-edition eye masks inspired by the collection. Not only did the show's models walk the runway wearing the skincare staple, Isamaya Ffrench completed the glam with white lashes inspired by the celestial theme.
Kim Shui's Bedazzled "K" Nails
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In addition to sultry glam completed by head makeup artist Romero Jennings, Kim Shui also sent maximalist "K" initial nails down the runway. Brought to life by Sojin Oh, the nail looks featured tons of blingy details and Y2K-inspired silhouettes to round out the beauty looks.
Elena Velez’s Apocalyptic Makeup Looks
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For Elena Velez's SS26 show at New York Fashion Week, models sported vagabond-esque makeup looks inspired by coal mines and the dust bowl era. While other shows had rigid guidelines for each makeup look, Elena Velez leaned into the chaotic vibes of the collection with haphazardly smudged eye looks, ghostly grey contour and bright white lashes.
For more runway beauty moments, check out Collina Strada's candy-colored lashes.
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