Smoky Tag

From Pam Grier to Pam Anderson, we unpack the pop cultural history of the smoky eye – and the way it became shorthand for seduction, sex and power Welcome to Beauty School, the corner of Dazed Beauty dedicated to learning. From guides to temporary histories, that is where we make clear past subcultural movements and educate our readers on current trends and various goings-on. Witches, goths, daring glam girlies, indie-sleaze band groupies – the smoky eye has transcended all subcultures and allegiances to grow to be a logo of universal sultry confidence. The final word in grimey glamour, in movies the characters who wear their eye make-up smoky are strong, daring and sexy. They...