While Paris Haute Couture Week is undeniably about the clothes, the make-up looks were also created to complement the handmade attire, and play an important role in crafting a refined just-woke-up-like-this allure.
Here are some of the key beauty trends spotted on the runways.
Zuhair Murad
At Zuhair Murad, Sofia Schwarzkopf-Tilbury, of make-up house Charlotte Tilbury, created a fresh look that was both natural and sophisticated. Starting with Tilbury’s famous dewy skin and its lit-from-within effect, models were given a sweep of soft mocha tones right across the eye socket. Teamed with barely-there blush and a pinky-nude lipstick, it carried just the right amount of sultriness.
Schiaparelli
What better way to showcase the surreal beauty of the clothes than with a sizzling orange lipstick? With a vampish slice of inky black eyeliner sweeping out to the temple, the lipstick varied in tone from pumpkin to fiery tiger.
Chanel
The severe black eyeliner favoured by Karl Lagerfeld now arrives as something much softer under present creative director Virginie Viard. Eyes are still lined, but now in a less defined way, as if smudged with the fingers. Blusher is light and high on the cheekbones, and lips are given the barest hint of gloss.
Valentino
For its show on the Spanish Steps in Rome — where the first ever Valentino couture show took place — the make-up had two very different moods. The first was a daring no-eyebrow look, with the models' own brows covered with make-up or bleach — a surprisingly different direction for couture beauty. The second look, meanwhile, was even more out there, seeing models walk the runway with a full face of glitter. Completely covering their face and neck, it gave a slightly alien feel to the show.
Armani Prive
With its focus on discreet luxury, naturally the make-up at the Armani Prive couture show followed suit. Clean skin was highlighted with a soft sweep of blusher, while eyes had dots applied to the centre of both upper and lower lids, creating a slightly disconcerting doll-like effect, which suited the clothes to perfection.
Viktor & Rolf
The boldest make-up was seen at Viktor & Rolf, where the 1980s were resurrected in full force. Pale blue eyeshadow smothered the whole upper lid right out to the end of the eyebrow, and lips were given a slick of zippy red lipstick. Brilliantly retro in feel, it perfectly suited the off-kilter thinking of the Dutch design duo, and the oversized clothes on offer.
Fendi
At Fendi, the make-up is kept very simple, with only a slick of silver across the eyelids. With the rest of the face almost devoid of make-up, this solitary smudge of glitter above the eyes suddenly feels a real statement.
Georges Hobeika
For his autumn/winter 2022 show, Hobeika opted for a double flick of eyeliner, and the soft baby hairs around models' hairlines sculpted into finger waves. This blend of opposites — a hard eye versus a soft hairstyle — was a good way to echo what was happening elsewhere in the show. With Hobeika bringing his son into the business, with this as the first jointly designed collection, the mix of make-up styles was a clever way to bridge the mix of ideas in the clothes.
Pox that threatens the Middle East's native species
Camelpox
Caused by a virus related to the one that causes human smallpox, camelpox typically causes fever, swelling of lymph nodes and skin lesions in camels aged over three, but the animal usually recovers after a month or so. Younger animals may develop a more acute form that causes internal lesions and diarrhoea, and is often fatal, especially when secondary infections result. It is found across the Middle East as well as in parts of Asia, Africa, Russia and India.
Falconpox
Falconpox can cause a variety of types of lesions, which can affect, for example, the eyelids, feet and the areas above and below the beak. It is a problem among captive falcons and is one of many types of avian pox or avipox diseases that together affect dozens of bird species across the world. Among the other forms are pigeonpox, turkeypox, starlingpox and canarypox. Avipox viruses are spread by mosquitoes and direct bird-to-bird contact.
Houbarapox
Houbarapox is, like falconpox, one of the many forms of avipox diseases. It exists in various forms, with a type that causes skin lesions being least likely to result in death. Other forms cause more severe lesions, including internal lesions, and are more likely to kill the bird, often because secondary infections develop. This summer the CVRL reported an outbreak of pox in houbaras after rains in spring led to an increase in mosquito numbers.
Sanju
Produced: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal, Anushka Sharma, Manish’s Koirala, Dia Mirza, Sonam Kapoor, Jim Sarbh, Boman Irani
Rating: 3.5 stars
F1 The Movie
Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Rating: 4/5
Racecard
6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes (PA) Group 3 Dh175,000 (Dirt) 1,900m
7.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,400m
7.40pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,600m
8.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,200m
8.50pm: Dubai Creek Mile (TB) Listed Dh265,000 (D) 1,600m
9.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,600m
The National selections
6.30pm: Chaddad
7.05pm: Down On Da Bayou
7.40pm: Mass Media
8.15pm: Rafal
8.50pm: Yulong Warrior
9.25pm: Chiefdom
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Dragons
Tries: Hayes, Richards, Cooper
Cons: Love
Pens: Love 3
Bahrain
Tries: Kenny, Crombie, Tantoh
Cons: Phillips
Pens: Phillips 2
PROFILE OF SWVL
Started: April 2017
Founders: Mostafa Kandil, Ahmed Sabbah and Mahmoud Nouh
Based: Cairo, Egypt
Sector: transport
Size: 450 employees
Investment: approximately $80 million
Investors include: Dubai’s Beco Capital, US’s Endeavor Catalyst, China’s MSA, Egypt’s Sawari Ventures, Sweden’s Vostok New Ventures, Property Finder CEO Michael Lahyani
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Three ways to limit your social media use
Clinical psychologist, Dr Saliha Afridi at The Lighthouse Arabia suggests three easy things you can do every day to cut back on the time you spend online.
1. Put the social media app in a folder on the second or third screen of your phone so it has to remain a conscious decision to open, rather than something your fingers gravitate towards without consideration.
2. Schedule a time to use social media instead of consistently throughout the day. I recommend setting aside certain times of the day or week when you upload pictures or share information.
3. Take a mental snapshot rather than a photo on your phone. Instead of sharing it with your social world, try to absorb the moment, connect with your feeling, experience the moment with all five of your senses. You will have a memory of that moment more vividly and for far longer than if you take a picture of it.
