Chanel's Spring 2013 Couture Hair And Makeup Is Kind Of Chaotic (PHOTOS)

What's Up With The Chaotic Hair And Makeup At Chanel?

As I scrolled through my Twitter feed to read what fashion folks had to say about the Chanel spring 2013 haute couture show, I thought someone was playing a mean joke by uploading countless Helena Bonham Carter photos. The models wore messy updos topped with dramatic hair accessories, and their smokey eye makeup had a slept-in quality. Now you get the comparison to the eccentric English actress?

Set amidst a natural backdrop of pine and oak trees, the chaotic hair and makeup added an interesting contrast to Lagerfeld's romantic spring collection. Peter Philips, global creative director of Chanel Makeup, applied wing-shaped fake eyelashes and smudged out the black shadow for a decidedly gothic feel. While backstage fixture Sam McKnight used the feather, lace and tulle materials found in the collection to mimic 19th-century hair rags. As far as Chanel nail polish, fingernails were painted in a beigey pink hue and toes were done in navy. We could totally see this in a Tim Burton film.

Check out McKnight's candid shots of model Cara Delevingne below, plus more photos from backstage and on the runway.

Do you think the messy hair and makeup worked with Lagerfeld's haute couture designs? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section.

PHOTOS:

cara delevigne chanel couture spring 2013

cara delevigne chanel couture spring 2013

Lindsay Wixon

Chanel Spring 2013 Haute Couture Beauty

Want more? Be sure to check out HuffPost Style on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram at @HuffPostStyle.
---
Do you have a style story idea or tip? Email us at stylesubmissions@huffingtonpost.com. (PR pitches sent to this address will be ignored.)

Popular in the Community

Close

HuffPost Shopping’s Best Finds

MORE IN LIFE