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2012 MBFWA Trendspotting: Mohawk Styles

With punk references cited as inspiration at several shows including Ginger & Smart, Manning Cartell and Zimmermann, it made sense that as well as pops of colour, we were going to see a Mohawk or two.

With punk references cited as inspiration at several shows including Ginger & Smart, Manning Cartell and Zimmermann, it made sense that as well as pops of colour, we were going to see a Mohawk or two. Now, traditional Mohawks may be a polarising style that’s not really suitable for the office but Fashion Week showcased some more wearable ways to take on the trend. From Zimmermann’s rag curls to Whitney Eve & We by Whitney Port’s Mohican hybrid braid, take a closer look at how the Mohawk was updated for the upcoming season.

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2012 MBFWA Trendspotting: Luminous Lit-From-Within Skin

When it came to makeup, there was one standout trend of Fashion Week: luminous skin.
2012 MBFWA Beauty Trend: Luminous Skin

When it came to makeup, there was one standout trend of Fashion Week: luminous skin. Whether the brief was young and fresh (Ellery) or "ladies of the lake" (Bowie), it all translated to one beautiful finish: glowing skin that looked as though it was lit-from-within. From cream illuminiser to lip gloss to loose pigment to cream shadow, just about anything was used to create a fresh-faced feel. Take a look at the range of shows that opted for the popular skin finish.