Minimalism may be having its moment, but ASHISH clearly didn’t get the memo — and thank goodness for that. For Spring/Summer 2026, the brand said forget beige skin tint and lip balm chic and instead turned the runway into a full-blown rave. Cue: disco lighting, dancing models, and the kind of glitter that could bankrupt your local craft store.

The mastermind behind the kaleidoscopic chaos? Terry Barber, with MAC Cosmetics as his glitter-wielding partner-in-crime. Together, they gave us technicolor smokey eyes, Cleopatra-worthy metallics, rainbow brows, and lips so reflective you’d need shades just to look at them.

But this wasn’t just beauty for beauty’s sake — it was pure ASHISH DNA. Known for fashion that thrives on sparkle and spectacle, the makeup only turned up the dial. Barber himself summed it up with a wink: “This is ASHISH, so of course there will be glitter. Liz Taylor in Cleopatra, 70s Biba, 30s Garbo brow – but very decadent and free.”

Translation? High drama, zero restraint, and maximum fun.

As the SS26 models twirled down the runway in ASHISH’s jewel-toned sequins and playful silhouettes, their looks became a walking love letter to rave culture — but make it couture. It wasn’t just an aesthetic; it was a statement that beauty doesn’t have to whisper to be heard. Sometimes, it should scream (preferably in technicolor glitter).

Why It Works

ASHISH SS26 glam is your permission slip to stop blending neutrals and start playing again. Eyebrows don’t need to be brown. Eyeshadow doesn’t need to “compliment your undertone.” And lips? The shinier, the better. Call it ravecore. Call it maximalist beauty. Just don’t call it boring.

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