Models showcased Dior’s spring/summer 2027 collection on the runway in Paris, featuring striking looks such as platinum and gold cigarette jeans, and long beaded earrings adorning one ear. Peter Philips, the creative and image director for Christian Dior makeup, aimed to convey an image of “dynamic youth,” characterizing it as a ‘surfer girl that goes to a rave.’ He noted that this look embodies the excitement of surfing, with textured hair and glitter applied for a rave atmosphere.
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The makeup design included two distinct eye looks: one featured a wing of silver glitter at the edges and slightly beneath the eyes, while the other involved a thin, metallic strip glued to the upper lash line. Philips explained that the latter look gives the impression of minimalism until the models blink, revealing a flash of shine. This theme extends from the crystal winged eyeliner seen in Dior’s cruise show in May.
To emphasize the eyes, Philips chose a minimal makeup approach for the rest of the face, using the Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation for a natural, radiant base. He continued his signature technique of applying “workout blush,” blending the Backstage Rosy Glow Blush Stick in Rosewood for lighter skin tones or Berry for deeper ones, to create a healthy, 'active' flush. Lashes remained natural, complementing the pewter eyeliner, while a thin layer of the Dior Addict Lip Maximizer was applied to the lips.
Hairstylist Guido Palau contributed to the surfer girl vibe with tousled waves and slicked-back styles. Models sported either red, maroon, or silver-tipped French manicures to coordinate with their eye makeup. The overall beauty aesthetic aimed to portray a fun and cohesive narrative, reflecting the lifestyle of Dior girls under Jonathan Anderson—surfing by day and heading to raves at night. Philips encapsulated this vision: “Effortless, not pretentious, having fun with your appearance, and the next day you do something totally different.”