One thing is certain as the Autumn/Winter 2024 fashion month season draws to a close: we have been spoiled with an abundance of beauty inspiration this season. As someone who is very much into the here and now when it comes to beauty trends, I was personally looking for inspiration from the more wearable street style trends, even though the catwalks in New York, London, Milan, and Paris undoubtedly served up some exceptional looks and make-up artists pushed the boundaries (case in point: Thomas De Kluyver’s floral brows at Simone Rocha).
From rich, 90s-toned nudes swept across lips, eyes and cheekbones to TikTok’s cherry-cola lip, the make-up trends this season were big and bold. But, that’s not to say there wasn’t space for more minimalist styles too. Taking inspiration straight from the catwalks of Proenza Shoueler and Erdem, barely-there bases also had a moment on the streets of Paris, bow stacking made its mark as a dominating hair trend in nearly every city.
So, if you’re wondering what beauty trends to have on your radar for the season ahead, I’ve rounded up the best fashion week beauty trends showcased on the streets this Autumn/Winter 2024 season. Keep scrolling to see them all…
1. 90s nudes
Taking inspo from the 90s supers, soft, smokey beauty looks in beige and brown tones were a winner this season. To achieve the nostalgic feel, matte finishes are a must taken across the eyes, contours of the cheeks and across the lips. Lean into the look by keeping blush minimal and adding a flick of liner.
KVD Beauty Shade and Light Face Contour Refillable Palette
Makeup By Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick in Erin
2. Ruby lips
If you take one thing away from this trend report, it’s that the red lip is well and truly back (if it ever really left, that is). Rich rubies and cherry-pie tones were the most worn shades, however tangerine-toned reds also made an appearance. Finishes were all on show too, from glossy to ultra-matte, so don’t feel confined to one style.
Nars Powermatte High Intensity Lip Pencil in Kiss Me Deadly
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Hollywood Vixen
3. The hair flick
When it came to hair trends, polished looks reigned supreme, providing a contrast to the more relaxed hairstyles sported in previous years. 60s-style flicked-out ends were incorporated into all hair lengths, from the it-girl scandi bob to bust-length styles, while centre partings gave the look a modern twist.
Drybar High Tops Self-grip Rollers
Kevin.Murphy Session Spray Flex
4. Bow stacking
2023 was officially the year of the bow and, it’s a trend that’s showing no sign of stopping, as Pinterest named bow stacking as one of their biggest hair trends of 2024. Instead of oversized statement styles, face-framing baby bows were the favourite among the fashion month street style set, paired with mini braids or worn alone for a girlish look.
H&M 2-pack bow-decorated hair grips
Free People Mona Mini Bow Set Of 2
5. Teal Appeal
While colourful beauty looks were few and far between this fashion month, there was one hue that kept cropping up: teal blue. Spotted as a wash of colour across the lid, as well as in more angled eyeliner looks, it was the breakout eyeshadow shade of the season.
Sephora Collection Coloful Contour Eye Pencil in Peacock Blue
Huda Beauty Color Block Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette in Blue & Green
6. Beach waves
Beachy waves may have felt in contrast to the February weather and the autumn/winter collections being shown on the catwalk but that didn’t stop many influencers and street stylers opting for them on the FROW. To achieve the look, work with your hair’s natural texture, either spritzing a wave spray, or, for curly or afro hair types, using a waving tool to manipulate the sharp bends.
