Writing this column feels like a new chapter. What excites me most is how runway beauty has shifted; it’s no longer about perfection under the lights, but about how those ideas filter into real life. I’ve seen it happen on campaign sets, on covers with faces like Xenia Tan and Shawn Thia, and even here in Singapore, where the smallest tweak in texture or finish can change everything in the humidity. That’s the perspective I’ll bring here: how high-fashion beauty translates into something you can actually live in.

Runway Highlights

This year’s fall runways made me realise how wearable high-fashion beauty has become.

At Dior, Peter Philips’s accent liner stood out, creative, but still something you could imagine wearing outside of cameras and lights. At Balmain, Diane Kendal’s velvet skin was another favourite, with a matte, velvety base and just a touch of sheen on the high points. At Chloé, the soft waves felt like a true Fashion Month highlight, not the usual beachy waves, but something softer and intentional.

And in Seoul, Omin Beauty’s peach-pink blush paired with a contemporary sleek updo at Big Park’s show inside the historic Heungchensa Temple was breathtaking. Modern, but also timeless in that setting.

At the end of the day, like the people wearing them, beauty is always on the move. What we see on the runway is only the beginning, and the most exciting part is watching how these looks transform once they hit the streets.

And this is just the start. I’ll be back here to explore what’s next, from backstage whispers to the beauty shifts shaping our region. I can’t wait to see how this column grows, and to share more of the trends and details that inspire me along the way. Stay tuned!