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23 Spooky and Sexy Halloween Inspirations From the Runways

By Mélanie Nauche and Margaux Anbouba
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Melting doll eyelashes at Prada, blood red lips at Valentino, and gothic accents at Chanel, Dior, and more: These are just a few of the beauty looks seen on the high-fashion runways of yesteryear—and the perfect beauty inspiration for your next Halloween costume.

Whether you’re feeling lazy—a swipe of black lipstick instantly transforms you into Vittoria at Chanel’s cruise 2020—or willing to fully transform into one of Alexander McQueen’s Atlantis-born alien goddesses (i.e., Lady Gaga) from his iconic spring 2010 ready-to-wear show, the world is your spooky oyster.

Scroll on for all the inspiration you need, black eyeliner not included.

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    Dripping smoky eyes at the McQueen spring 2026 show

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    Theatrical lashes at the Givenchy spring 2022 show

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    Melting doll eyelashes at the Prada spring 2023 show

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    Ultrasharp black liner at the Valentino spring 2023 show

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    Disco dolls at Christian Dior’s spring 2004 show

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    Crystal embellishments at the Jean Paul Gaultier spring 2024 show

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    Bright white undereyes at Vivienne Westwood fall 2024

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    Matte burgundy lips at the Rochas fall 2022 show

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    Spider-leg eyelashes at the Harris Reed spring 2025 show

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    Dark lips at Chanel cruise 2020

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    Sequined lips at the Acne Studios spring 2022 show

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    A 1980s goth vibe at Saint Laurent spring 2024

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    The dark bitten-mouth look at the Christian Dior spring 2024 show

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    Colorful feathered lash extensions at Dries Van Noten spring 2024

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    Atlantis aliens at Alexander McQueen spring 2010

Margaux Anbouba has asked a lot of questions since she was a little girl. Sometimes it can be kind of annoying, but it's also a fantastic asset as Vogue's senior beauty and wellness editor. She loves to get lost in long conversations with cosmetic chemists about which mineral sunscreen feels ... Read More
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