Milan Women’s Fashion Week A/W 2012: grooming trends
Versus
The Versus collection was complemented by a smoky cat eye and just a touch of pink on the lips
...
Versus
Hair was poker straight, sleekly pulled back at the top
Bottega Veneta
The grooming look at Bottega Veneta was one of eccentric opulence, with a light black shadow applied to the eyelids and a matte burgundy colour on lips
Bottega Veneta
Hair was slicked and put up in a chic, tousled chignon
Emporio Armani
Make-up artist Linda Cantello painted a striking red arrow on the corner of the eyes, keeping the rest of the complexion natural and smooth for contrast
Emporio Armani
Hair by Franco Gobbi was casually tied back into a wispy bun
Fendi
Peter Phillips created thick lashes and painted brushstrokes of matte white colour onto the outer corners of the eyes
Fendi
Sam McKnight devised a glossy hairdo, with locks tightly twisted around the head and cascading down in multiple pigtails
Giorgio Armani
Make-up artist Linda Cantello's sophisticated look at Giorgio Armani comprised a subtle double-toned eye and rich pink lips
Giorgio Armani
Recreating what he did for Emporio Armani, hair-stylist Franco Gobbi fashioned buns to sit perfectly under the collection's black hats
Gucci
Luigi Murenu created a simple look at Gucci, just pulling a few locks to the back and leaving most of the length to flow down in natural wav
Gucci
Pat McGrath's exquisite make-up featured luminous complexions and shiny burgundy lips
Jil Sander
The make-up by Peter Phillips was all about contrasts - pale porcelain skin and dark pink fluorescent lipstick
Jil Sander
Guido Palau kept hair extremely simple in a low side-parted ponytail
Marni
A strong look at Marni, where make-up artist Tom Pecheux sculpted faces with multi-dimensional touches of pink, white and brown to re-define their features
Marni
Paul Hanlon kept hair poker straight and almost geometrically bold
Max Mara
Tom Pecheux enhanced models' eyes and cheeks at Max Mara with earthy tones to interpret the military and boyish influences of the collection
Max Mara
Drawing attention to the sculpted make-up, hair was sleekly pulled back away from the face, and fashioned into a braided low bun
Prada
Pat McGrath created a three-tone look by overlapping glossy shades of purple, black and orange, blending a white powder on the temples for an otherworldly effect
Prada
Guido Palau's manga-like hairstyle was achieved by attaching white and copper locks onto perfectly straightened hair
Emilio Pucci
Luigi Murenu created a wispy, braided crown, leaving the rest of the hair long, wavy and natural
Emilio Pucci
Make-up artist Lisa Butler chose a palette of nudes and pinks, blended over the lids and cheeks and glossed on the lips
Salvatore Ferragamo
Tom Pecheux created a feminine look for Salvatore Ferragamo, with double-toned eyes contrasting heavily with polished, luminous complexions
Salvatore Ferragamo
Hair was pulled back perfectly into a low braided bun
Sportmax
Sportmax faces were translucent, with boldly-shaded brows and a shiny layer of red on the lips
Sportmax
In contrast to the defined make-up, hair was left light and casual, swept back into a twisted bun with wispy locks pulled out at the front and back
Trussardi
Hair at Trussardi was given a wet treatment and pulled back into a masculine, textured quiff
Trussardi
The Trussardi palette comprised natural shades, with a healthy glow on the cheeks and a touch of gloss on both eyes and lips
Missoni
The urban wilderness of Missoni's collection was complemented by make-up artist Lucia Pieroni's palette of nude shades that glowed on cheeks, lips and lids, and was enhanced with a heavily-groomed brow
Missoni
Eugene Souleiman combed wet hair back into a top knot, curling locks at the back into a faux bob
Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox.
Jack Moss is the Fashion Features Editor at Wallpaper*, joining the team in 2022. Having previously been the digital features editor at AnOther and digital editor at 10 and 10 Men magazines, he has also contributed to titles including i-D, Dazed, 10 Magazine, Mr Porter’s The Journal and more, while also featuring in Dazed: 32 Years Confused: The Covers, published by Rizzoli. He is particularly interested in the moments when fashion intersects with other creative disciplines – notably art and design – as well as championing a new generation of international talent and reporting from international fashion weeks. Across his career, he has interviewed the fashion industry’s leading figures, including Rick Owens, Pieter Mulier, Jonathan Anderson, Grace Wales Bonner, Christian Lacroix, Kate Moss and Manolo Blahnik.
-
Tour Peridot, Hong Kong’s hypnotic new barLocated on the 38th floor of The Henderson, Studio Paolo Ferrari’s latest project is a study in ‘light, refraction, and intimacy’
-
Lighting designer Andi Watson on creating Mitski’s sculptural stage for 'The Land'In Mitski’s live show and new concert film, a single beam of light becomes her dance partner. Lighting designer Andi Watson discusses turning shadow, movement and restraint into the architecture of feeling
-
Making mirrors with A Vibe Called Tech, the collective democratising designLast week, Wallpaper* Paris Editor Amy Serafin spent a day with a group of creatives led by Julie Richoz, making mirrors: here's what went down (and how to make your own)
-
The key takeaways from the S/S 2026 shows: freedom, colour and romance define fashion’s new chapterWe unpack the trends and takeaways from the S/S 2026 season, which saw fashion embrace a fresh start with free-spirited collections and a bold exploration of colour and form
-
The independent designers you might have missed from fashion month S/S 2026Amid a tidal wave of big-house debuts, we take you through the independent displays that may have slipped through the cracks – from beautiful imagery to bookshop takeovers, museum displays and moves across the pond
-
From wearable skincare to scented runways, unpacking the unconventional beauty moments of fashion month S/S 2026The S/S 2026 season featured everything from probiotic-lined athleisure to fragranced runways – and those Maison Margiela mouthguards
-
In Milan, the fashion world gathers to say goodbye to Giorgio Armani at his final showOriginally planned to mark the 50th anniversary of Giorgio Armani’s eponymous house, Sunday evening’s runway show at Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera would prove to be the last from the designer, who passed away earlier this month aged 91
-
Dario Vitale makes sexually-charged debut for Versace, inspired by the ‘bold attitude’ of Gianni VersaceSucceeding Donatella Versace, the ex-Miu Miu design director is the first to helm the brand outside of the Versace family. His debut last night in Milan was staged within the opulent rooms of Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
-
The standout shows of Milan Fashion Week S/S 2026This season in Milan, the city is enjoying a wave of creative director debuts, from Demna at Gucci to Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta. Here are the Wallpaper* highlights so far
-
Milan Fashion Week S/S 2026: live updates from the Wallpaper* teamFrom 23-29 September, Milan Fashion Week takes place in Italy’s fashion capital. Follow along for a first look at the shows, presentations and other style happenings, as seen by the Wallpaper* style editors
-
Gucci reveals its ‘bold, unapologetically sexy’ new era under DemnaReleased this morning, former Balenciaga creative director Demna gives a glimpse at what to expect from his tenure at Gucci with a debut collection titled ‘La Famiglia’, comprising a cast of archetypes