Red Carpet Recap: The It Celebs, Trends, and Designers

Having the right hair and makeup is key for a successful red carpet look, and many celebs have knocked it out of the park on recent red carpets. But it’s these three that our editors think really nailed it.

Suki Waterhouse at the Met Gala: Waterhouse’s makeup artist Cedric Jolivet and hairstylist Candice Birns worked in tandem to create a look as dreamy as her ethereal Fendi dress for the Met Gala. Makeup artist Courtney Hart gave us her input, saying “Her glam was soft yet sophisticated and delicate. Her eye makeup felt like watercolors, and the green and pink hues matched her dress perfectly. Makeup should be playful, and Suki’s was an excellent example of that.”

Lizzo at the Grammys: Lizzo’s glowing Grammys beauty look was the ultimate example of how stunning red and orange makeup can be. Her makeup artist Alexx Mayo coined it “flushed, diffused cherry cheeks.” It was perfectly balanced by hairstylist Shelbeniece Swain’s take on the wet-hair trend. Hart agrees with our Lizzo praise. “Lizzo’s Grammy moment this year was by far one of my favorite looks in recent history. There were a number of trends happening in one look, and they all balanced seamlessly. Lips are very in at the moment, and her red was perfectly matched to her bold look,” she says. “This was also a very monochromatic makeup look. Her eye, cheek, and lip were all in the same tone. This is a classic trend but one I always love seeing. Lizzo also used a trend that I’m seeing a lot at the moment called blush draping. In blush draping, blush is applied in a sweeping motion along the cheekbones, temples, and hairline to create a natural-looking shadow.”

Cara Delevingne at the Oscars: Delevingne’s Oscars look was wildly chic and sophisticated from head to toe. Makeup artist Hung Vanngo opted for rosy shades to complement her sultry, smoky eyes, and hairstylist Danielle Priano created a slicked-back updo that was the perfect counterpoint to her voluminous Elie Saab dress. Hart says of the look, “Cara Delevingne was the epitome of Hollywood glamour at the Oscars this year. Her rose-tone monochromatic eye and lip were a perfect accent to her dramatic red gown. The texture choices in her makeup helped to balance this look. The satin finish on her lip as opposed to matte allowed the whole look to feel light and sultry.”