COUTURE CATWALK BEAUTY BY FASHION DESIGNERS BECAUSE THEY KNOW

BY BECCA HENSLEY

TORY BURCH

Designer Tory Burch revels in her mission to inspire everyone to live with character, beauty, and confidence. To wit, her new fragrance collection, Essence of Dreams, features her favorite scents from nature—florals and botanicals, awakened with wood, spices and honey—to instill optimism and joie d’vivre. toryburch.com

Cosmetic couture? It’s real. We’ve known for a while about fashion houses and their perfume products. After all, who hasn’t enjoyed dabbing on a bit of Kenzo or Chanel behind our ears to fit our mood. But in recent years, a slew of high fashion brands have debuted full-on beauty lines. Each day we see new fashion houses launching makeup and skincare verticals. From La Perla’s silky lipsticks in an array of reds to Jimmy Choo’s vibrant nail polish offered in elegant glass bottles, designers are bringing their fans brand awareness and a spot of stylish pampering that costs much less than a Birkin bag or an evening gown—but still exude style. Expect runway-worthy packaging, high-end ingredients, and au courant color and fragrance trends. We’ve rounded up some for you to ponder—and use.

HÈRMES®

Some say if you can’t have a Birkin bag, an Hèrmes lipstick will suffice. Inspired by the color of the handbags, these lipstick hues feel organic, poetic, and rich. Designed by Pierre Hardy, they are refillable and packaged in captivating lacquered, brushed metal tubes. hermes.com

GIORGIO ARMANI

The makeup that launched a thousand steps on the red carpet, Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk foundation, reigns as a celebrity favorite. Both invisible and offering full coverage, the complexion enhancer is beloved by the likes of Kim Kardashian and Gigi Hadid. Check out the eye tint, a velvety, long-lasting, crease-proof eye shadow. giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com

CAROLINA HERRERA

The incarnation of glam, Carolina Herrera’s packaging feels like a glittery accessory. Featuring tassels and jewelry-like, refillable compacts and lipstick holders complete with charms and more, these goodies project the ultimate swagger. carolinaherrera.com/us/en/makeup/

GUCCI®

Gucci Makeup’s sincerely retro packaging and motifs bedazzle lovers of vintage design, but there’s nothing old school about the products and the science behind the products. Incorporating everything from eyes to nails, the line’s enchanting and shiny face gloss may stand alone. It illuminates every part of the face, effusing a halo-like glow. gucci.com

ICEBERG®

Italian luxury fashion design house Iceberg is best known for knit sportswear, but their new masculine fragrance Change The Flow brings a spicy blend of bitter orange, ginger, and saffron to play. Unexpected packaging details—such as a gold cap against a silver collar—remind us that fashion means breaking the rules. iceberg.com