Glamour took center stage on the last day of fashion week with J. Mendelโs RTW Fall 2016 collection.
Front row was Nicky Hilton (with baby bump in tow) and Mr. Robotโs Portia Doubleday.
While undoubtedly glamorous, there was an understated elegance to the collection. Mendel, known for his award show ready designs, shined not only in evening wear, but also in separates.
The show started off strong with a black striped white fur parka over a futuristic dress with high slit paired with black and white striped booties.
It continued with more sporty separates, like the same mink coat over a silk top and tuxedo trousers. Highlights included a waterproof silk parka with lynx trim over white trousers and a silk top that would have made any Sundance goer jealous and an oversized black fur coat over black tuxedo trousers paired with a sexy see through top.
Next up were a series of looks in bright blue and red, certainly an unexpected color palette. A bright red and blue dress featured a strategically placed cutout and a black and red fur stole while a red fur coat was worn over a brightly patterned skirt that had peacock like features.
Clearly, floral is in this fall as several of the looks featured at least a portion of the pattern. One red dress included embroidered flowers at the top, while another floor length gown was covered in a simple black and white floral pattern.
As usual, the gowns were showstoppers. With intricate detailing, creative cutouts, and asymmetrical hems, there was a sense of innovation in each creation. Top looks included a sequined sweetheart top over a black skirt, a black and white gown with high slit and translucent floral appliquรฉ laid diagonally across the front, and a shimmering metallic dark green gown that reminded us of leaves as the model walked down the runway.
But as elegant as the looks were, the beauty was understated and simple. The hair was slicked back in simple ponies while the makeup was fresh faced.
Beauty.com provided the complete look with the hair done by Recine using PHYTO and The Beachwaver Co., the makeup and skin by Romy Soleimani using Kevyn Aucoin and ARCONA, and nails by Geraldine Halford using Londontown.
To recreate the looks, here’s how to do it:
GET THE LOOK: HAIR
- Create a clean part down the middle of the head, blow drying the hair withThe Beachwaver Co.ย Pro Dryย (coming soon to Beauty.com)
- Flair iron the hair section by section usingย The Beachwaver Co. Coast Pro Ceramic Styling Iron
- For added shine, smoothย PHYTO Professional Intense Volume Mousseover the front of the hair
- Lightly brush the hair to create an eye level pony tail and secure with a hook elastic
- Mist withย PHYTO Phytolaque Soie Finishing Sprayย and a touch ofPHYTO Professional Workable Holding Spray
- Smooth fly-aways withย PHYTO Phytokรฉratine Extrรชme Exceptional Creamย (coming soon to Beauty.com)
GET THE LOOK: SKINCARE
- Cleanse the skin usingย ARCONA Triad Padsย followed byย ARCONA Desert Mistย pressed into the skin. For added hydration, applyย ARCONA Magic Dry Iceย to the face
- Finish the look withย ARCONA Wine Oilย (coming soon to Beauty.com) for added glow
GET THE LOOK: MAKEUP
- Applyย Kevyn Aucoin Luminous Foundationย (coming soon to Beauty.com) throughout the face followed byย Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancerย as needed where redness occurs
- Brush the brows upwards usingย Kevyn Aucoin Precision Brow Pencilย for a clean look
- Starting in the center of the lower lash line, applyย Kevyn Aucoin Precision Eye Definer in Evergreenย and blend outwards. Define the outer corners of the eyes by lining one quarter of the upper lash line using the sameย Kevyn Aucoin Precision Eye Definer in Evergreen.ย
- Diffuse the lower lash line usingย Kevyn Aucoin The Eyeshadow Duo in Frosted Jade
- Applyย Kevyn Aucoin Eye Glossย (coming soon to Beauty.com)ย toย the inner corners of the eye and orbital crescent to highlight
- Finish the look by pressing a bit ofย Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancerย mixed withย Kevyn Aucoin The Lipgloss in Nerineseย for a hydrated gleamย
GET THE LOOK: NAILS
- Create a custom blend ofย Londontown Lakur in Put The Kettle Onย mixed withย Londontown Lakur in Chivvy Alongย followed byย Londontown Kur Protective Top Coatย for added shine
