Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE. 
By Tira Urquhart ·Updated September 7, 2024
At Sergio Hudson’s Spring/Summer 2025 show, bold beauty and iconic looks were front and center. This was all thanks to the artistry of Marc Reagan, Executive Director of Global Artistry, Bobbi Brown and Master Hairstylist Tamika Gibson. Their work behind the scenes was all about translating the designer’s vision of confidence and timeless elegance— drawing on the iconic looks of the ’60s.
Reagan explained that the inspiration for the makeup came directly from Sergio Hudson’s love for the decade’s modsrc=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SergioHudson_Backstage__0496-scaled.jpg” alt=”Sixties Mod Meets Nineties Glam At Sergio Hudson’s SS25 Show” width=”400″ height=”600″ />Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE
Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE
For the makeup, Reagan highlighted the importance of flawless skin, a key directive from Hudson. “Sergio was adamant that complexions had to look perfect,” he shared. The team’s secret weapon was Bobbi Brown’s weightless Skin Foundation that delivered an impeccable finish. This balance allowed the focus to remain on the striking eyeliner.
Reagan also walked us through some of the essential products used to create the look. The team leaned on the Polished Grunge collection, a duo featuring cream shadow sticks and kohl liners. In particular, the shade Nightfall served as the base for the liner, giving structure and depth to the eye. Complementing the eye was a subtle lip, achieved using the Luxe Matte Lipstick, for a cohesive, understated glow. “We wanted something that wouldn’t distract from the liner,” Reagan said.
Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE
Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE
On the hair side, Tamika Gibson channeled Hudson’s love for ’90sdecoding=”async” src=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SergioHudson_Backstage__0299-scaled.jpg” alt=”Sixties Mod Meets Nineties Glam At Sergio Hudson’s SS25 Show” width=”400″ height=”266″ />Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE
Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE
For readers hoping to recreate this look at home, Gibson suggested an easy DIY version. “Take some braiding hair, stuff it, twist your real hair around it, and pin it up,” she advised, adding that the process is simpler than it looks. Products from the Ashley Marie collection were used to finish the hair, including mousse and hair serum for shine, and even lace wig products for added detail in some of thedecoding=”async” src=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SergioHudson_Backstage__0509-scaled.jpg” alt=”Sixties Mod Meets Nineties Glam At Sergio Hudson’s SS25 Show” width=”400″ height=”600″ />Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE
Photography by Chad Hilliard for ESSENCE
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