Georges Chakra has been known for his rich, shimmery textured clothes, and backstage, the makeup for the Fall 2009 show showed us what a perfect contrast the makeup and hair was. Gregory Arlt from MAC Cosmetics conceived the makeup for the show: think beautiful, clear skin; a clear smokey eye; glowing blush; and soft lips.

“I blended two colors for the lips,” Arlt says. ” The Vintage Rose and the Creamsheen in Boybait.” Of course eyeliner is a must and all the models sported blush, which was a mix of two shades as well: “Lillicent” and “Lady Blush.”

According to Arlt, “Georges Chakra is really the red carpet event of Bryant Park…he uses some really amazing fabrics.” As for the makeup, he says, ” I wanted the skin to have a mobility to it.”

The hair was done by Bumble and Bumble. Stylist Amy Farid says,”The look is an alternate version of the chignon. We start with a side parting, almost like a beret.” She used the best selling “Surf Spray” by Bumble & Bumble to give the hair the texture needed for the hold. “Once you achieve this texture, you put the hair up in a ponytail..we braided some of the girls’ hair to get rid of the weight, especially if they had a lot of hair.” Then she put up the chignon with pins.

The Fall 2009 collection by Yigal Azrouel is predominantly dark, with sparse and fleeting appearances of jewel tones in purple and red. Architecturally-inspired dresses with assymetrical sleeves; structured form-fitting above the knee dresses; shapeless poncho-inspired below the knee dresses; and an occasional touch of the chiffon feminine led to a very muted, sombre collection that is reminiscent of Phillipe Starck’s architecture.

As for the makeup it was predominantly dark eyes using liquid liner and pin-straight hair a la Ali McGraw.