Lacy Redway’s “Liquid Waves” Took Center Stage At Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama. Whether through sculptural gowns or bold runway statements, his shows are a celebration of glamour. For his SS26 season show during […] The post Lacy Redway’s “Liquid Waves” Took Center Stage At Christian Siriano appeared first on Essence.
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By Tira Urquhart ·Updated September 14, 2025 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama. Whether through sculptural gowns or bold runway statements, his shows are a celebration of glamour. For his SS26 season show during New York Fashion Week, the beauty looks were no exception. Backstage, hair and makeup looks were designed to echo the avant-garde edge of his collection—a reminder that timeless beauty can be both bold and modern.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: A model walks the runway at Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2026 runway show at Macy’s Herald Square on September 12, 2025 in New York City.(Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Christian Siriano) Lead hairstylist Lacy Redway described the look as an “updated slick back bun,” which she dubbed the liquid wave. Thesrc="https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2235126163-scaled.jpg" alt="Lacy Redway’s “Liquid Waves” Took Center Stage At Christian Siriano" width="400" height="600" />NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: A model walks the runway at Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2026 runway show at Macy’s Herald Square on September 12, 2025 in New York City.(Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Christian Siriano)
On the makeup side, Gilbert Soliz for MAC kept things striking yet sophisticated. Complexions were sculpted and radiant, with an emphasis on clean skin and subtly amplified features. The makeup enhanced Siriano’s gowns rather than competing with them, proving that less can sometimes be more when paired with such statement fashion. Think: glowing skin, defined eyes, and a confident and bold lip moment. In other words, glamour that works for both the runway and a Saturday night out.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: A model walks the runway at Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2026 runway show at Macy’s Herald Square on September 12, 2025 in New York City.(Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Christian Siriano) And because a flawless beat begins with great skin, models were prepped with Borghese Roma skincare for hydration and radiance before makeup ever touched their faces.
Together, these elements created a beauty moment that felt powerful, wearable, and distinctly modern. Siriano’s backstage team proved that runway looks don’t have to live only under the spotlight. They can inspire the everyday rituals of women who want to embrace polish, creativity, and confidence.
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