Paris Couture Week - A Vision Beyond Worlds

The collection’s otherworldly vision comes alive through makeup by MAC, crafted by lead makeup artist Marieke Thibaut, which incorporates key elements of the collection’s narrative. A celestial third-eye sun is painted on all models, while another face is adorned with Preciosa crystals, creating a radiant effect.

In a powerful visual representation of their cosmic journey, a blue face appears, symbolizing the ‘Star-seed’, an alien human form that Gaurav and Navkirat encountered on their healing path. The chants woven into the brocade fabrics are reinterpreted by MAC as markings on a model’s face, adding a spiritual and meditative dimension to the storytelling.

“This season's look is inspired by the ethereal beauty of astral projection, transcending the ordinary to embrace the extraordinary. The skin is illuminated with techniques that enhance multidimensional reflections, creating a luminous yet soft finish.”

- Marieke Thibaut, Global Senior Artist, MAC Cosmetics

At Paris Couture Week, Gaurav Gupta's otherworldly collection found its perfect match in MAC Cosmetics, whose artistry elevated the narrative of cosmic healing and transcendence. Together, MAC and Gaurav Gupta transformed the runway into a metaphysical realm, where fashion, art, and energy collided.