The Easy Graphic Liner Trick That's NYFW Runway-Approved

 The Easy Graphic Liner Trick That's NYFW Runway-Approved

If you love graphic liner, you aren't alone. A look that seems to take winged liner to the extreme and gives you the opportunity to play with a wide range of designs, this is a trend that's been around for longer than you might have realized.

"Graphic eyeliner has made many appearances through the decades, traced all the way back to ancient Egypt," makeup artist and director of artistry and education at Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Nick Lujan told Glamour. However, there have been numerous instances in pop culture that have boosted the popularity of the look since then, including Twiggy in the 1960s, and modern TV shows. "'Euphoria' has inspired a lot of makeup trends recently with its use of color, glitter, and graphic eye shapes, but the beauty TikTok community has also made graphic eyeliner a big trend, allowing people to have fun with eyeliner," global makeup artist for Urban Decay Cosmetics Steve Kassajikian explained to the publication.Meanwhile, brand trainer at Code8 Sasha Ghodstinat emphasized the widespread appeal of the look: "From the catwalk to movies to everyday makeup, graphic eyeliner allows you to experiment with your makeup and look by using striking colors and geometric shapes to make your eyes the focus." 

That's definitely why you may have spotted graphic liner on the runway during 2023's New York Fashion Week. You may also be interested in how you can capture this look for yourself. Fortunately, there's a simple liner hack that can help you do just that.