Luar designer, Raul Lopez closed out the NYFW spring 2024 season with an ode to crisp-white button downs and beige leather dresses. But, as much because it was a love letter to neutrals, the gathering– Socorro, named after his mother and meaning “help” in Spanish–  was also an homage to his Dominican heritage. Moreover, the looks were made complete with spiky cornrows and ponytails by hairstylist Evanie Frausto, and 90s supermodel-inspired makeup by Raoúl Alejandre. 

Frausto has worked with the designer for the past few seasons. For this reason, he definitely understands the “sculpture-like” hair looks Lopez tends to go for. And this season? “It’s all concerning the perfect base,” says Frausto. Using the Bumble and bumble Holding Spray mixed with the Sumogel, Frausto and team were capable of create a extremely beautiful and modern-day version of a wet set on most of the models while others received flawless cornrows. “We’re bringing the Nineteen Twenties to the 2020s,” because of the spiked hair within the back.

When it got here to the makeup, “Raoúl Alejandre took inspiration from a few of the ‘buttermilk’ coloured fabrics in the gathering,” MAC artist, Fatima Thomas, tells ESSENCE. “We took these cooler, golden tones and sculpted their faces with them,” she adds concerning the 90s-inspired look. But although the wonder look is steeped in nostalgia, Thomas told us details just like the sculpted and glossy lips and lids made the look more contemporary. “That offers it this reflectivity, and just takes it to a different level.” 

Although meant for spring, perhaps the nice and cozy toned makeup look and slick and spiky hair gives you some inspiration as we head into fall– and beyond– to feel runway ready at any moment.