10 Standout Summer Beauty Looks Fresh Off The Runway
The boldest colors and hottest hairstyles—worn by the stars, straight from BENCH Fashion Week S/S 2026.
The runway is always a window to the future—you see it on the catwalk first before it hits the streets. But this year, BENCH’s S/S 2026, with a crop of young stars, brought the vibrancy and free-spirited energy of the streets to the runway.
The show delivered a fresh summer vibe—one that moves like Kashieca LUXE’s elevated take on cosmopolitan glam, and grooves like Human X Mimaaaaaaaaw’s feline-inspired beauty. Meanwhile, Bench City Youth tapped into nostalgia, while BENCH Body went all out with some of the most statement-making looks of the night.
Here are the summer beauty looks we spotted on the runway that you’ll want to recreate the next time you step out the door.
Still blushing
Drew Co
Throughout the runway, the girls—as well as the guys—were flushed in a pink glow. It gave the skin a sun-kissed effect that felt playful and youthful. Take a note from Atasha Muhlach’s look with bright pink blush on the apples of her cheeks, extended almost to the temples, and a subtle dab of color on the nose.
Sleek and shiny
Drew Co
Summer is about unwinding and letting your hair down, as seen on Max Collins, with a clean middle part and pin-straight hair that frames the face so effortlessly. It’s that no-fuss, polished vibe we love. This is the kind of hair that moves with you from day to night without trying too hard.
Cool girl summer
Drew Co
Warm tones are on-theme for the season, but as seen on the catwalk and on the likes of Angelina Cruz, it’s also about going for a cooler shade for the lids, cheeks, and lips. It’s a fresh contrast to balance out the heat with a modern, airy edge.
Shorter crop for the boys
Drew Co
A summer haircut is almost always a routine for the boys—short and low maintenance. You might want to take cues from David Licauco, whose haircut is tapered at the sides with a textured top that makes summer lighter. It’s clean, sharp, and easy to style.
Statement red lips
Drew Co
Red is the hottest color to wear this summer. As seen on Ariella Arida, you can go with a bold red lip for summer evenings, paired with dramatic eyes like hers or contrasted with a softer eye look to let the lips do all the talking. It’s that classic power shade that does not feel out of place for the season.
Va-va voom hair
Drew Co
Being adventurous is the spirit of the summer, and warmth is not just brought to the skin—sometimes it could be in the hair. Look at CJ Opiaza’s big layered blowout with honey blonde balayage. It’s voluminous, carefree and totally striking.
Purrrfect look
Drew Co
A cat eye liner look is a classic, but this season, fun graphic wings take center stage. As seen on AJAA Ash’s catwalk for Human x Mimaaaaaaaw, summer can be more fun not just with color but with lines. It’s all about playing with shape, extending beyond the usual flick for something more unexpected and fresh.
Jewel-toned lids
Drew Co
The most eye-catching looks had the craziest colors. Think green for your lids, for example—it’s an easy way to inject more fun. It’s unapologetic and transforms even the simplest look. This runway demonstrated that a quick pop of color can make the eyes the main character.
Sun-kissed warmth
Drew Co
What screams summer more than a tan that serves as a badge of honor from a beach trip? As seen on Myrna Esguerra, sculpted cheeks with bronzer and contour that match her morena skin is the perfect choice. It brings out natural warmth while keeping the look soft, and seamless.
Side-part is the move
Drew Co
The women of today, as seen on Kashieca LUXE, are women who sweep their hair to the side. If going for a new hair color is not your cup of tea, switching the part is the simplest thing you can do that can totally change the way you look—and it’s free!
The best summer look
BENCH Fashion Week S/S 2026 gave all the fun inspiration you can recreate on your next trip to a sunny destination. But the best kind of look is the one that makes you feel most confident—not just this season, but all year round. If there’s anything to be learned, experimenting with your look doesn’t have to be expensive—it only has to be creative.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top trends include bold graphic cat eyes, jewel-toned lids, bright pink draped blush, statement red lips, glowing sun-kissed bronzer, voluminous layered blowouts, and deep side-parted hair styling.
Apply a bright pink blush directly onto the apples of your cheeks, extend the pigment upward toward your temples, and add a subtle dab across the nose.
Hair trends were dominated by low-maintenance short tapered cuts for men, effortless middle-parted straight hair, voluminous honey blonde balayage blowouts, and classic deep side parts.
Yes, the deep side part is trending as an easy, free styling alternative to change your look without resorting to permanent hair dye or cuts.
Summer 2026 makeup colors trend toward a vibrant mix of bright playful pinks, classic bold reds, cool lid shades, and eye-catching jewel tones like green lids.
