# Avant-Garde Eyeshadow Solange Knowles Rocks a Ridge of Blue Eye Makeup By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-20 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-eyes-solange-knowles-bridges-the-eye-gap-with-river-of-blue-eyeshadow References: [zimbio](http://www.zimbio.com/Solange%20Knowles/articles/145/Solange%20Knowles%20Interesting%20Approach%20Eyeliner) Solange Knowles, the younger sister of international superstar Beyonce Knowles and a singer-songwriter in her own right, was spotted leaving the [NBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordle-game-show) studio after taping a performance for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Solange Knowles was wearing a studded vest, ruffled miniskirt, an inverted happy face shirt, and aqua platform heel-booties. The thing that stood out was her [eye makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-makeup-product): It extended from lid to lid across the bridge of her nose. Zimbo reports that the singer was trying to match her shoes, but I think she was going for the [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-spring-2025) handbag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bold Eyeshadow:** The trend of bold eyeshadow extending from lid to lid is gaining popularity among edgy fashion enthusiasts. - **High-contrast Makeup:** High-contrast eyeshadow is becoming more mainstream and offers an opportunity for makeup companies to develop unique and bold color palettes. - **Multifunctional Products:** There is an opportunity for makeup brands to market multifunctional products that can be used as eyeshadow, eyeliner, and brow filler. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can capitalize on this trend by offering new and innovative bold eyeshadow products and palettes. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate this bold makeup trend in their runway shows and photo shoots to attract a younger and edgier demographic. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can use this trend to highlight individuality and expressiveness in their campaigns for beauty and fashion brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquideyes.md) - [Sea-Inspired Eye Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-color-solo.md) - [High-Impact Eye Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparklestik-eye-crayon.md) - [Subtle Face Jewel Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux.md) - [Bold Creamy Eyeshadows Pensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-eyeshadow-pencil.md) - [Metallic Gel Eyeshadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-eyeshadow.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Hybrid Makeup Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigshow-multiuse-eyeshadow-pen.md) - [Festive Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-holiday-collection.md)