At this year's London Fashion Week for the Spring and Summer 2016 season, attendees will be able to visit beauty pop-ups from brands like Maybelline New York, Toni & Guy and ghd in order to try out the looks being sported by models on the runway for free. At one beauty pop-up, makeup artists from Maybelline New York will be offering complimentary tutorials and makeovers in celebration of 10 years of being an official London Fashion Week Sponsor, as well as the event's official hair care partner.
ghd will also be hosting a pop-up, where people will be able to try out 'S & M' (Sleek or Movement) hairstyles.
At Toni & Guy's London Fashion Week pop-up, the brand will be offering free haircuts, styling and blow drying services.
Considering that these services can all be extremely expensive, this is a tremendous opportunity for attendees to consult with top stylists and brands for free. At the same time, the brands are also able to position themselves as experts in beauty.
Branded Beauty Pops-Ups
LFW Attendees Can Now Get Styled to Try Out Runway Looks
Trend Themes
1. Fashion Week Pop-ups - The use of pop-up stores at fashion events allows for a personalized, experiential approach to beauty and fashion, providing beauty brands with opportunities to engage with customers and increase brand awareness through free consultations and makeovers.
2. Free Professional Beauty Services - Offering free professional makeovers and styling services in exchange for exposure establishes brand trust and expertise in the beauty industry while attracting potential new customers.
3. Brand Collaborations - Collaborations between fashion brands and beauty brands at pop-up events provide opportunities to reach new audiences, cross-promote products, and offer unique, limited-time offers and deals.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty - Beauty brands can capitalize on the trend by partnering with fashion events to showcase their products and offer makeovers and styling services to attendees, as well as increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands can collaborate with beauty brands during events to offer their clients a full spectrum experience, as well as increase brand awareness, foster customer loyalty and offer unique, limited-time offers and deals.
3. Event Management - By taking advantage of the pop-up trend, event managers can provide a fresh and memorable experience for attendees and showcase their expertise in managing successful and engaging events.