The Paris Street Style Crowd’s Beauty Looks Are Moody Like The Weather

Much of the forecast for Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 is cloudy and rainy, but that hasn’t stopped the Parisians from pulling out all the stops sartorially as they sprint around the city for seven days in order to get from show to show on time. The crowd of editors, stylists, influencers, and celebrities are leaning into the gloomy weather by opting for outfits consisting of classic silhouettes with menswear-inspired tailoring in neutral hues like black, navy, and charcoal. And the PFW S/S’25 street style beauty looks are equally moody — but with a certain je nais se quois, of course.

In lieu of bold eye makeup, the fashion crowd are wearing various takes on cat-eye liner, from clean, sharp wings paired with a subtle base or smudgy, lived-in looks that perfectly juxtapose a suiting-inspired ensemble. Even the lipstick is edgier. Some attendees are ditching the red lip associated with French girl beauty and opting for a deep, almost-black shade. As for hair, simple with a twist seems to be the universal MO. Ballerina buns are being refreshed with eye-catching details like a spiky finish or side part. There are also pixies galore, further proof that a short crop is anything but one note.

Keep scrolling for a complete debrief on the biggest street style beauty trends from PFW.

Next-Level Ponytails

The Paris streets have confirmed that bows are still a popular hair accessory among the street style crowd. For a romantic take on the trend, place your ponytail at the nape of the neck and add curls with a large barrel iron. Brush them out for a soft, romantic finish.

The bubble ponytail got the high-fashion treatment on the streets of Paris thanks to these guests’ “H” hair clips spotted outside of the Hermès S/S ‘25 show.

Hair health benefits aside, the versatility of protective styles is what makes them a popular option for natural girlies. Case in point: this guest wore her braids in a high ponytail with free-flowing face-framing waves and sculpted bangs.

Vampy Nails

Switching your red lip for a vampy oxblood one come fall is applicable to your manicure, too. The deep, rich shade looks oh-so seasonal against this guest’s earth-toned outfit.

Bring some much-needed drama to your fall outfits by filing your nails into a sharp stiletto shape, then painting them a vampy shade of oxblood.

Copper Hair

The fall-friendly shade has been trending for a few seasons, and if the PFW streets are any indication, it’ll continue to be popular for months to come. This guest’s romantic updo with two wavy face-framing tendrils is just one way to style the bold hue.

Intricate braids and neon copper hair is a combination that’s guaranteed to get you snapped by street style photographers.

Peeking out from under this guest’s hoodie, her vibrant copper hair is a much-needed serotonin boost on a gloomy fall day in Paris.

Bruised Plum Lipstick

At first glance, this attendee’s matte lips looks like run-of-the-mill black. In reality, it’s just a very, very deep cool-toned plum, which creates a soft goth vibe. Think of it as the lipstick equivalent of OPI’s cult-favorite “Lincoln Park After Dark” nail polish shade.

Into the look of a nearly-black lipstick but simultaneously intimidated by it? Take a cue from this PFW guest and ease into the trend by outlining your lips with an inky liner, then filling in the middle with a deep oxblood. The end result is just as eye-catching.

Ballerina Buns

A mini side part and rouge wispy tendril transform the prim updo into an effortlessly cool style.

Not your average ballerina bun, this PFW attendee accessorized her updo with a few spiky pieces of hair sticking out of it.

Cat-Eye Liner

Depending on your TikTok algorithm, you might have been flooded with videos this summer of creators debating whether cat eyes are cheugy. However, this purist take on the eye makeup style is proof that it’s anything but. A clean wing paired with minimal base makeup will define your eyes and looks incredibly chic. Essentially the exact aesthetic you’d expect to see at PFW.

Call it the indie sleaze effect. After lining her eyes and smudging it out, this guest added a wing that extended from her lower lash line. The result is a lived-in, reverse cat eye that looks incredibly cool paired with her menswear-inspired outfit and sharp blunt bob.

Pixies

Despite the short length, a pixie is extremely versatile. One way to wear the classic haircut? Channel the ‘90s with soft layers and bangs.

Another option? A super sleek, gelled-down style with sculpted baby bangs. This combination won’t go unnoticed, whether you’re on the streets of PFW or grabbing coffee at your neighborhood cafe.