11 Spellbinding Beauty Looks From Paris Haute Couture Fall 2016

The makeup artists and hairstylists backstage at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week always manage to place us in a hypnotic state with their talent. And this season was no different, having created spellbinding beauty looks that were just as intricate as the hand-stitched runway designs.

Pat McGrath was the visionary behind some of our favorite haute couture makeup moments, including the glittery lips at Atelier Versace and Ziggy Stardust-esque face paint at Maison Margiela. Never one to shy away from controversy, Jean Paul Gaultier sent models of all races down his catwalk rocking flat twists and faux locs updos.

The hair and makeup from Haute Couture Fashion Week doesn’t always easily translate into our everyday routines, but we can appreciate the artistry behind these 11 beauty looks and get inspired to go beyond our comfort zones.

Related: How to Get Glittery Lips Like the Models at Atelier Versace’s Paris Couture Show

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