Paris Men’s Fashion Week A/W 2012: grooming trends

Givenchy

The focus was on the chunky jewellery at Givenchy, where oversized nose-rings adorned gothic faces by Pat McGrath
 

Givenchy

Shiny hair was simply parted to one side by hair maestro Luigi Murenu
 

Lanvin

The simple, dewy faces at Lanvin offset a colour-focused collection
 

Lanvin

Meanwhile, hair was smooth and neatly brushed

Walter Van Beiredonck

Walter Van Beiredonck's boys were given fresh faces to carry off the collection (which included leather gimp masks)
 

Walter Van Beiredonck

Hairstyles by Guyspot were kept as simple as possible to prevent detraction from the Stephen Jones-designed hats
 

Yves Saint Laurent

Hairstylist Guido Palau created a sophisticated head silhouette at Yves Saint Laurent. Hair was firmly slicked back and scraped away from the face

Yves Saint Laurent

Complexions were kept uniform and porcelain under the careful direction of make-up artist Aaron de Mey
 

Dries Van Noten

Make-up artist Rudi Kremer's matt look for the Dries Van Noten models was extremely refined
 

Dries Van Noten

For hair, Paul Hanlon produced glossy waves, which were casually pulled to the front and slightly curled for extra texture
 

Hermès

The models at Hermès sported immaculately bright faces by Alexandra Schiavi
 

Hermès

Hairstylist Matt Mullhal added volume to hair with small, textured curls
 

Paul Smith

Faces at Paul Smith radiated a soft glow

Paul Smith

Hair was casually tousled towards the front of the face in wavy locks
 

Raf Simons

Make-up guru Peter Philips added a touch of pink to brighten up complexions at Raf Simons 

Raf Simons

Hair by Guido Palau was glossy and curled into subtle waves
 

Rick Owens

Another neat parting courtesy of Luigi Murenu for Rick Owens

Rick Owens

Make-up artist Lucia Pieroni's sophisticated winter look featured subtly rosy lips
 

Louis Vuitton

Kim Jones' sophisticated collection for Louis Vuitton was taken to the next level by Pat McGrath, with a harmonious palette of even colour on the faces

Louis Vuitton

Meanwhile, Guido Palau's perfect parting of side-combed hair was enhanced by a generous dollop of glossy gel