We've Compiled All the Iconic Beauty Looks for Spring/Summer 2026.

      As I write these lines, I'm still enveloped in the excitement of fashion month. I've just spent four fabulous days navigating SoHo and maneuvering through the stylish crowds unique to New York Fashion Week. Subsequently, I spent a week in my native London, rushing around and engaging with all aspects of London Fashion Week. Milan followed, keeping me glued to my laptop as the backstage images flooded into my inbox in real time. Recently, I have devoted time at my desk analyzing the French runways as Paris Fashion Week wraps up. Why, you might ask? Because as a beauty director, I'm completely dedicated to uncovering the most significant emerging beauty trends directly from the fashion month runways.

      To put it simply, while fashion month may have concluded, the beauty team at Who What Wear UK and I are still fully immersed—jotting down every makeup, hair, and nail trend we observe. We've been backstage whenever possible, taking notes and reviewing every runway look as soon as they come in, especially for the shows we couldn't attend.

      I understand that discussing spring/summer right now seems odd. As the weather cools and we prepare for the cozy season (in fact, we're eagerly anticipating the autumn makeup color trends emerging), the runways are shifting focus to spring, and it's time to start noting down trends. Below are all the beauty looks from spring/summer 2026 fashion month that you'll want to remember for future inspiration.

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      **2025-09-14T14:23:05.945Z NEW YORK ALEXANDER WANG**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight: Alexander Wang) Bold cat-eye wings took precedence at Alexander Wang, exuding a delightful retro vibe.

      **2025-09-14T19:09:37.313Z MICHAEL KORS**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Michael Kors) Sun-kissed faces graced the Michael Kors runway, delivering a beautifully bronzed, desert-inspired makeup aesthetic.

      **2025-09-14T19:10:13.481Z PRABAL GURUNG**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Prabal Gurung) Forget the clean-girl aesthetic; imperfect center parts were highlighted in the beauty looks at Prabal Gurung.

      **2025-09-14T19:10:44.103Z ALTUZARRA**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Altuzarra) The Altuzarra runway featured voluminous, deeply side-parted hair, fulfilling our dreams of '80s beauty.

      **2025-09-14T19:11:05.474Z CYNTHIA ROWLEY**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Cynthia Rowley) The matte, rose-tinted lips at Cynthia Rowley exuded an ethereal quality reminiscent of Bridgerton.

      **2025-09-14T19:11:21.724Z CHRISTIAN COWAN**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Christian Cowan) Geometric bobs with one side longer than the other weren't on our trend radar for 2026, but Christian Cowan made it clear we should embrace surprises next season.

      **2025-09-14T19:11:33.754Z OFF-WHITE**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Off-White) Stained lips are evidently trending for spring/summer 2026. The '90s brown shades at Off-White, typically associated with autumn, featured a balmy finish ideal for spring.

      **2025-09-14T19:11:44.541Z RALPH LAUREN**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Ralph Lauren) Ralph Lauren's beauty look was all about high-gloss hair, moving away from lived-in textures for spring/summer 2026.

      **2025-09-14T19:11:50.326Z TIBI**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Tibi) Tibi displayed an impeccably sleek bun with every hair in place, notably without a parting, diverging from the center-parted, "clean-girl" trend that has prevailed in recent years.

      **2025-09-16T10:06:17.236Z KHAITE**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Khaite) Junior beauty editor Grace here, covering the final days, starting with Khaite's misty runway. This half-up, half-down hairstyle appeared throughout the show, perfectly showcasing those oversized sunglasses for next season.

      **2025-09-16T10:09:25.893Z ULLA JOHNSON**

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; Ulla Johnson) Ulla Johnson highlighted the resurgence of subtle shimmer for spring/summer 2026.

      **2025-09-16T10:13:30.198Z SANDY LIANG**

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