Even in the bon vivant capital of the world, the gravity of the current state of things could be felt throughout Paris Fashion Week. And it resonated all the way above the neck, too, where beauty looks ranged from dreamily escapist to stripped back and austere, providing a visual commentary on—and real world strategies for—this complex moment in time. From transportive hair statements to the week’s favorite makeup trick for wearing your emotions above your face mask, here are seven unforgettable backstage moments from the Spring 2021 runways.
A New WFH Hair Strategy Is Born at Dior
Cinematic Smoky Eyes Get an Update at Chanel
French-Girl Cool Meets Surfer-Girl Attitude at Chloe
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Gravity-Defying Hair Goes Sky High at Christopher John Rogers
Colorful Hair Accents As Art at Dries Van Noten
Gothic-Chic Twinning Has a More is More Moment at Maison Margiela
