London Fashion Week just wrapped up, and Black designers and celebrities stole the show with breathtaking beauty moments. From Tolu Coker’s powerful makeup statements to Lauryn Hill’s scene-stealing front row look at Burberry, these standout beauty moments will influence trends for the next six months.
Tolu Coker Brings Billie Holiday-Inspired “Strange Fruit” Makeup to the Runway
British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, one of this year’s LVMH Prize semi-finalists, presented her most anticipated collection yet for Fall/Winter 2025. The beauty looks matched the powerful themes of her designs.
Makeup artist Bea Sweet created a striking look inspired by Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit,” using warm, rich tones with defined black lines. The makeup paired perfectly with avant-garde hairstylist Efi Davies’ work, who crafted loose fringe beehives and intricate braided knots that commanded attention on the runway.
Lauryn Hill and Naomi Campbell Turn Heads at Burberry’s Star-Studded Show
While Burberry kept the runway beauty minimal with little-to-no makeup and straight-back cornrows on models, the front row delivered the show’s most memorable beauty moments.
Music icon Lauryn Hill made a statement seated next to her daughter Selah Marley and Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach. Hill wore a striking green checked scarf in place of her hair, paired with a bold dark brown lip. Meanwhile, supermodel Naomi Campbell walked the runway with understated elegance, proving sometimes less truly is more.
Dilara Findikoglu’s Venus-Inspired Hairdos and Tattooed Makeup
Designer Dilara Findikoglu’s FW25 show required the talents of two lead hair stylists, Kevin Murphy and Eugene Souleiman, to create its dramatic impact.
The duo crafted Venus-inspired hairstyles that complemented the collection’s braided corsets, jackets, and chokers. Makeup artist Yadim added to the romantic chaos with tattooed lips, bold brows, and eye-catching iridescent inner eye corners. The combined effect wrote “a love letter to chaotic romanticism.”
LABRUM London Transforms Runway into a Sculptural Hair Show
West African menswear brand LABRUM London turned their FW25 presentation into a stunning hair showcase led by stylist Nick Irwin.
Using Schwarzkopf Pro’s Session Label collection, Irwin created “modern meets historic” styles that were truly sculptural. The looks featured both braided and freeform elements, adorned with cowrie shells and gold clasps. This approach echoed designer Tia Adeola’s cowrie shell hair accessories seen earlier at New York Fashion Week.
Simone Rocha Reimagines Eyebrows with Colorful Bead Embellishments
Makeup artist Thomas De Kluyver created another unforgettable beauty moment for Simone Rocha’s show through innovative brow treatments.
After prepping with Byredo’s Ultra Definer Brow Pencil, De Kluyver removed models’ eyebrow hair and replaced them with black, pink, and red beads. Some models wore Eyeshadow 5 Colours in “Desert Road,” while others sported liquid red lipstick. This creative approach follows last year’s crystal embellished brows for Rocha’s Jean Paul Gaultier show.
Black beauty took center stage at London Fashion Week, with designers and celebrities showcasing looks that honored cultural heritage while pushing fashion forward. These standout moments from Tolu Coker, Lauryn Hill, and others will surely influence beauty trends in the coming season.
