Trend Arrest

They are lauded for their music. They have looks that kill. They are the most wanted. And we’ve caught these icons red-handed. Follow the investigation as we reopen the beauty files that unleashed some of the most revered, frenzied and patronised trends ever.

Madonna: found guilty for red lips, the mole

Madonna got the red lips back in the 1980s, after she wore Russian Red from M.A.C’s first lipstick collection throughout her ‘Like A Virgin’ World Tour. And then there is the famous mole that too became a rage during this period.Women started copying her famous mark of beauty through tattoos, cosmetic procedures and even surgery.

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Miley Cyrus: found guilty for razored pixie with spikes

Miley a.k.a Punk Princess is known for being bold and boisterous, many times bordering on outrageous in many ways. But the razored pixie with spikes became quite a fad, and was seen on streets in its myriad versions and shades.

Rihanna: found guilty for the hand tattoo, dark lips

When it comes to tattoos, Rihanna is the uncontested queen. The Maori tribal tattoo she has on her palm has been aped using henna, temporary tattoo and makeup. Though, dark lips tend to make you look older, when it comes to Rihanna, it seems to have a reverse effect.

Lady Gaga: found guilty for stiletto nails, exaggerated wigs

We love our nails and we are so thankful that the coffin trend is gone as we welcome stiletto nails. Lady Gaga makes the nails not only look sharp but something that would be emulated instantly. Let us not forget Lady Gaga’s wig collection that we can only dream of. She works them with such envious sass.

Beyoncé: found guilty for golden blonde highlights

Queen B shows you how it is done. This dusky beauty with golden streaks inspired women to go blonde despite their complexion. Caution: just don’t go as light as that one time when she went extreme light at the 2000 MTV Movie Awards.

Ariana Grande: found guilty for high ponytail

From the gym sweats to couture, Ariana Grande has one thing constant, the high ponytail. Slick your hair and tie it into a nice thick ponytail. Use extensions if you need to give the hair the volume required.

Katy Perry: found guilty for blue hair, bubblegum lips

She never went all punk with this hair. Katy Perry got the trend back after the models in Marc Jacob’s show in 2007 were seen with blue hair. The difference? She proved that everyone can dye their hair without being conscious. Nobody wears bubblegum lips better than her. She inspired the teens and the millennials. This pop princess rocks that pink like no other.

Victoria Beckham: found guilty for the bob

Years after dropping the band Spice,Victoria really did justice to her stage name ‘Posh’. This included the bob that she popularised which is just one more feather in her hat that she’d use to protect that bob.

Cher: found guilty for straight black hair

In the '60s, Cher lookalikes were nineteen to a dozen. Girls were straightening their hair and dying them black. This continues till date and one of the most preferred hairstyles today is the straight black hair. Honestly, the moment we take her name, we get an image of her rocking those long tresses. Don’t we?

Gwen Stefani: found guilty for bindis, top knots

Taking bindis to the red carpets, award shows and stage performances, the ‘No Doubt’ girl, Gwen Stefani left ‘no doubt’ that this craze is for the outgoing ones. She made the bindi a part of her personality. It was the look of the '90s, and how could she be behind the trend. Even today, Gwen sometimes steps out with modifications of the top knots, like the half undone bun and two top buns on either side.

Amy Winehouse: found guilty for the beehive, the dramatic wing

Amy Winehouse brought back the hair after it had lost its lustre in the 1960s. In today’s time this shall forever be known as Amy Winehouse hairstyle. Her own unique style in everything she did also showed through the wings of her eyeliner. Known as the Amy Winehouse wing, this style will live on with her name.

Adele: found guilty for the classic winged eyeliner

Don’t give this one the ‘cold shoulder’ guys! Adele made the classic wing popular through her concerts, videos and appearances. It is now a constant among the young and the old alike.

Britney Spears: found guilty for unkempt hair

Having a bad hair day? Too lazy to do anything about it? ‘Unkempt hair’ courtesy Britney is all you have to take inspiration from.

Concept and text by Sureena Dalal. Illustrated by Surender Dhiman.

From the December 2016–January 2017 issue of L’Officiel India.