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Morgan Schimminger

Completely Saturated Strands and Smoky Eyes Set the Beauty Scene at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024

Roberto Cavalli Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Beauty often takes a back seat to the fashion during fashion week. That's not so surprising given the fact that it's called "fashion week," not "beauty week." But there's a bit of a balancing act brands have to master. You want the hair and makeup to complement the clothing, but not upstage it. At Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024, makeup artists and hairstylists rose to meet the challenge.

There definitely are some themes. Wet hair is still trending. For Etro's Fall 2024 show, models showcase faux bangs with some soaked strands styled on their foreheads. Diesel and Roberto Cavalli also dampened models' manes. Another surprising trend is Princess Leia-esque space buns. Fendi opted to give models matching low buns that sit right behind the ears. The complex ponytails at Del Core also need to be seen from the back to achieve the full effect.

On the makeup front, eyes once again played a starring role. A couple of models' eyes at Vivetta were decorated with rhinestone accents. Emporio Armani takes us back to the 80s with its colorful eyeshadow combo. Restrained vibrant eyeliner was used to draw attention to Etro's models. Red eyeliner was used to highlight eyes at both GCDS and Moschino. But smoky eyes reign supreme. Sometimes they're even combined with cat eyes for extra oomph. Cavalli's version included smudged tails. Tom Ford went for a more classic take calling to mind the currently trending again 90s grunge look. Not sure if that's intentional though because smoky eyes are pretty synonymous with Ford's brand.

Scroll down to discover the best Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024 beauty looks. Some can actually work IRL. Others are destined for your social media channels or a night in with your fellow beauty-loving friends.

Antonio Marras Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

There's certainly a lot going on. From the peaked cat eyes to the braided hairdo that wraps around the neck, it's definitely one of Milan's more intricate looks.

Blumarine Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Cat eyes were made smoky and teamed with frosty pink lips.

Del Core Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Models sported fancy twisted ponytails that can only really be appreciated from the back.

Diesel Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Drenched locks and glossy lips combine for a fresh-out-of-the-swimming-pool vibe.

Emporio Armani Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Combining pink and purple eyeshadows harkens back to the 80s in a good way.

Etro Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Most models boasted side braided ponytails with wet stray strands doubling as bangs along with colorful eyeshadow under the eyes.

Fendi Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

The Princess Leia tributes continue with models flaunting pairs of twisted buns.

GCDS Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

A swipe of red eyeliner underneath really made models' eyes pop.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Swipes of white eyeshadow brought even more attention to those separated eyelashes.

Gucci Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Wet hair was amped up by thick black cat eyes and pink pouts.

HUI Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Bright red eyeshadow surrounded models' eyes, which tied into ruby red matte lips. Sleek top knots are the perfect way to top off the look.

Iceberg Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Dark red vinyl lips stole the spotlight.

Jil Sander Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Jil Sander took a more elaborate approach with models' locks slicked and styled into swirls around their heads.

Moschino Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

The tails of red cat eyes were extended and occasionally even disrupted.

Roberto Cavalli Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Super soaked strands complemented somewhat subdued smoky eyes.

Tom Ford Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Smoky eyes are a brand staple.

Vivetta Fall 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

A few models really shined thanks to strategically-placed rhinestones around the eyes.

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