The flight of fancy we?re used to at couture week reached new heights for the fall 2017 shows. Rather than a collection of trends smattered throughout various catwalks, we reveled in looks that were modern, striking and works of art that stand alone, defying the typical. Whether you?re seeking to emulate any of these full-stop, or looking for a touch of inspiration that can be worn in everyday life, there?s no shortage of ideas from the major shows that left us wonderstruck.

Into the Gloss Makeup artist Val Garlin called her lips at Giambattista Valli #lollied, clearly inspired by a candy-slick surface the matte trend had us all but forgetting. Consider gloss again, girls. One of the top industry professionals just gave it the green light, in a red, mirrored-finish hue.
High Octane Highlighter: Matte highlighter helps us define our bone structure and produce a look of symmetry only a combination of bronzer and white powder can produce. But what better way to take the definition to artiste level than with a heavy hand and metallic finish" Check out Alexandre Vauthier?s show that introduced lavender iridescence on cheek bones. Margiela?s version was much more futuristic and ethereal with an opalescent finish that evoked the glow of other worldliness.

McGrath?s Glitter Parade For beauty devotees and aspiring makeup artists everywhere, the couture shows are worth studying if for no other reason than Pat McGrath?s handiwork, which can usually be seen at more than one s...