# Haute Black Lipstick From Runways to Celebs, the Adams Family Lip is Back By TrendHead | Published 2009-04-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-black-lips-from-the-runways-to-celebs-the-adams-family-kiss-is-back References: [anywho.cover.dk](http://anywho.cover.dk/2009/04/07/black-lips/) & [zimbio](http://www.zimbio.com/Fashion%20Time%20Magazine/articles/122/Are%20Black%20Lips%20Hot%20or%20Not) We know that all fashionistas love black—it is evident through all the great decades of fashion. But making up your lips with the color black has never exactly been a mainstream makeup phenomenon—apart from goths, [Addams Family fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-cosmetics-x-wednesday) and all Friday the 13th fans. All of these ladies in the gallery above, however, wear the [black lipstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-embalms) with style. From the A/W ‘09 catwalk shows such as [YSL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-lip-balm), Giles and Luella to the young fashionable celebs like Lily Allen, they all look hot with black lips. I think the trick is wearing something extra-feminine and with color so as to not look like you are preparing to give the kiss of death. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Black Lipstick Trend:** Black lipstick is a rising trend among fashionistas and young celebrities alike, creating new promotional opportunities for makeup brands. - **Alternative Beauty Trend:** Alternative beauty styles, like wearing black lipstick, are becoming mainstream and offer a chance for innovative cosmetics companies to capture a new segment of the market. - **Gothic Fashion Trend:** The resurgence of gothic fashion, including makeup and apparel, is creating new opportunities for brands to capitalize on this subculture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetics Industry:** The cosmetics industry has the opportunity to create new products and marketing strategies to meet the demand for black lipstick and alternative beauty trends. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the gothic fashion trend by creating new lines of apparel and accessories with a dark, alternative appeal. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry, particularly film and television, has the opportunity to promote the black lipstick trend through media and product placement, creating cross-industry partnerships with cosmetic and fashion companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Statement Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamp-lipstick.md) - [Vintage Glamour Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-beauty-icon-lipsticks.md) - [Coagulating Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-of-death-lip-oils.md) - [Weightless Matte Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-bouche-matte.md) - [Actress Lip Color Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-ford-runway-lip-color.md) - [Conditioning Glossy-Wet Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabanne-beauty-dramalips.md) - [Noir-Inspired Luxury Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rouge-noir.md) - [Co-Branded Blackened Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-emperor-kraken-duo.md) - [Edible Chocolate Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-x-doja-cat.md)