Makeup for men has always been present in the world of high fashion but has just recently become more artistic and conceptual. In addition to masked runway shows and editorials that draw inspiration from tribal traditions, this list also includes urban juggalo catalogs that reference alternative youth cultures with an appreciation for expressive clown makeup and hip-hop music.
Moreover, runway examples of gothic makeup for men are an homage to the popular subculture that has been around for decades. This list celebrates masculinity while simultaneously blurring gender lines. Whether opting for an androgynous aesthetic or celebrating a tribal inspiration, fashion's most recognized names are experimenting with masculine makeup and are proving that artistry does not only need to be displayed through clothing.
43 Masculine Makeup Innovations
The Fashion Industry Embraces Makeup for Men On and Off the Runway:
Jana Pijak — Apr 3, 2015 — Fashion
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Modernist Pop Art Editorials
The Hello Stranger Prestage Magazine Fashion Story is Retro-Infused
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Insect Face Paint Editorials
The Lab Online Curiosity Editorial is Artfully Organic
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Conceptual Knitwear Editorials
Glassbook's Monsters Inc Image Series Highlights Playful Menswear
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Sinister Surgeon Runways
The Manuel Bolaño Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Eclectic
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Punk-Rock Samurai Editorials
The Luxurious Trace JMen Malaysia Fashion Story Showcases Symmetry
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Mexican Mask Editorials
The Hunger Magazine 'Epitaph' Photoshoot Stars Ellen and Georgie
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Zombified French Fashion
The Avant-Garde Mugler Menswear AW11 Collection
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Androgynous Anime Collections
The Mikio Sakabe Fall 2012 Runway Show is Avant-Garde
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Museum-Inspired Menswear Editorials
The F*cking Young Issue 4 Cover Shoot is Very Artistic
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Edgy War-Paint Editorials
The Jeremy Stor by Mikey Whyte Portrait Series is Sleek and Sporty
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Androgynous Model Photography
Commons and Sense Man's Latest Issue Features Cosme Carellas
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Face-Painted Catalogs
The Bluepanther Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Blue-Hued
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Wildly Cartoonish Editorials
The Color Coded Editorial for Vision Magazine is Bursting with Color
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Creepy Clown Couture
The Bas Kosters Fall/Winter 2014 Lookbook Highlights Flamboyant Looks
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Gothic Male Makeup
The Givenchy Mens FW15 Runway Features Scale-Like Artistic Vision
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Urban Juggalo Catalogs
The ASSK Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook is Tribal-Themed
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Morbid Romance Runways
The Igor Dadona Spring/Summer 2015 Collection Explores a Theme of Love
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Hardened Face-Paint Covers
The Modern Weekly China Spring/Summer 2013 is Clown Inspired
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Couture Clown Editorials
F****** Young! Online's Lucha Libre Story Embraces Sculptural Fashion
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Boyish Outerwear Editorials
Yu Cong's Latest Story for Men’s Uno Taiwan Highlights Elegant Coats
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Manly Makeup Shoots
The Jordan Barrett by Bowen Arico Portrait Series is Androgynous
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Conceptual Art School Runways
The Walter Van Beirendonck Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Eclectic
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Edgy Two-Faced Runways
The Latest EVAN Menswear Collection Features Urban Streetwear
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Mythical Androgyny Editorials
The Future is Noise DEW Photo Shoot Captures Eccentric Ensembles
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Sly Movie Villain Editorials
The Clement vs The Joker Fashion Story Pays Tribute to Batman’s
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Men's Concealer Sticks
This Concealer for Men by EvolutionMan is Also an Acne Treatment
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Edgy War Paint Runways
Army Of Me's Latest Collection Highlighted Urban Nomad Apparel
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Overtly Embellished Attire
The Bernhard Willhelm Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is the Eccentric
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Masked Tribalism Runways
HIBU's Latest Collection Embraces a Nomadic Style Inspiration
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Painter Homage Editorials
F****** Young's I Love Frida Fashion Story Celebrates Artist Frida Kahlo
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Anime Eyebrow Runways
The HIBU Fall/Winter 2014 Collection Embraces Modern Minimalism
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Quirky Corporate Photography
The Men at Work Visual Tales Editorial Features Tribal Face Paint
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Silent Film Star Editorials
ODDA Magazine's Decades Issue is an Homage to Charlie Chaplin Style
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Rocker Homage Editorials
The Stephen James NOX Cover Story Pays Tribute to Famous Band Kiss
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Mime-Mimicking Catwalks
The Brain & Beast Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Parisian-Inspired
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Elegant Mime Runways
The Agnes B Fall/Winter 2014 Collection is Refined and Sophisticated
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Manly Makeup Kits
Primal Skin for Men Features Rugged Cases and All-Natural Ingredients
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Masked Street Youth Apparel
Jean//phillip's Latest Menswear Collection is Dark and Distopic
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Vanguard Viking Runways
The Mirte van Wijngaarden Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is
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Masculine Eyebrow Dyes
The L'uomo Eyebrow Coloring for Men Enhances Facial Features
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Age-Adding Masked Catwalks
The Umit Benan Spring 2014 Runway Show Had Models in Cartoonish Masks
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Vivid Kimono Collections
This Kansai Yamamoto Collection Features Boldly Painted Faces
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Rinna Beauty Boasts a Trio of Iconic Eye Kits for Any Occasion
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Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
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Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
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African History-Inspired Streetwear
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Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Androgynous Resort Fashion Capsules
Edward Crutchley Presents his Latest Resort Capsule
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Luca Magliano Debuted a Well-Curated Capsule for FW 2023
Luxury Makeup Collections
The CHANEL Les Nuits De Chanel Makeup Collection is High-Quality
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Jack Black's Face the Day Boasts Targeted Men's Skincare
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Contemporary Fall-Centric Unisex Apparel
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Defiance Beauty by Nechami Introduced Two New Products
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