3 catwalk-approved alternatives to red lipstick

It is an undisputed beauty classic, but could the red lip’s days be numbered?

Perhaps – after all, the Autumn/Winter 2018 ready-to-wear shows had plenty of alternatives to offer this season.

Vivid, primary colors were a surprising yet welcome theme on the catwalks of New York, London, Milan and Paris throughout February and March.

In Milan, Annakiki stood out with some strikingly unusual shades, including a daring shamrock green and a sky blue hue, while Maison Margiela fell into step in Paris with a series of bold hues in shades of green, blue and orange (as well as a dazzling holographic glitter look created by makeup mogul Pat McGrath).

Lilac

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Bubblegum tones also reigned supreme, with the models at Max Mara sporting bright lipstick in poppy tones such as hot pink and lilac.

Tangerine

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Moschino’s beauty concept was both nostalgically retro and gloriously futuristic at the same time, featuring lots of body paint in avatar blues, bright greens and sunshine yellows – with the lipstick tones to match – while Chromat put a tangerine spin on the trend.

Pink

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Last but not least, there was a healthy dose of shimmer. Nicopanda debuted eye-catching hues such as gold and orange, both with a sparkly, metallic finish – an approach echoed by Stella Jean, who championed the frosted look in ice-cool tones of pink and purple.

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