Story | Leslie Yip
Art Director | Leslie Yip
Photographer | Jeff Hui at Fisheye Studio (@jeffhuiphoto)
Photography Assistant | Nori Ichikawa at Fisheye Studio
HMUA | More Yang (@beautybymoreyang)
Models | Kaori Kiyota (@cowrisfarm) and Cony Qin (@Cony_koni) at Campbell
Model Co-ordinator | Yvonne Chan at Fisheye Studio (@fisheye_studio)
All fashion by Dior Fall 2026 Collection
For Dior’s Summer 2026 beauty story, the eye no longer begins with shadow, but with the lash. Under the direction of Peter Philips, Diorshow Overvolume shifts mascara from a finishing gesture to a point of departure—electrified in shades of blue, pink and plum that alter the balance of the face.
On Kaori:
Diorshow Overvolume Mascara – 840 Overpink
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette – 964 Lilac Tulle
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette – 855 Rose Moiré
Dior Forever Blush Soft Filter – 01 Petal
Rouge Dior Lipstick – 265 Hope Matte
More than a wash of colour, these intensely pigmented mascaras redefine structure. Lashes are no longer a frame, but a statement—fanned out, saturated, and deliberately visible.
On Cony:
Diorshow Overvolume Waterproof Mascara – 090 Black Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette – 855 Rose Moiré
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette – 964 Lilac Tulle
Rouge Dior Lipstick – 625 Mitzah
Rouge Dior Contour Lip Liner Pencil – 310 Beige Tulle Dior Forever Blush Soft Filter – 03 Bloom
The result is not louder, but more precise. A recalibration, where colour no longer follows the eye—it begins with it.
The Pulse of the Palette
If the lash sets the tone, the palette responds. The limited-edition Diorshow 5 Couleurs palettes are conceived as tonal compositions rather than contrasts—each built around a central duochrome shade that catches and refracts light with movement. Less a fixed colour than a shifting highlight, it draws the surrounding shades into harmony.
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette–964 Lilac Tulle
Around it, textures unfold in layers—matte, satin, and iridescent—allowing colour to diffuse, deepen, or illuminate. Pinks soften across the lid, lilacs dissolve into shadow, while metallic blues reflect light with quiet intensity.
Worn with their corresponding coloured mascaras, the effect is seamless. Tone-on-tone becomes immersive, while subtle contrast feels considered. The eye is no longer constructed in steps, but composed—fluid, responsive, and modern.
A New Lash Language
At its core, Diorshow Overvolume balances impact with control. Delivering up to +440 per cent volume with precise separation, the formula builds intensity without clumping, holding shape while remaining flexible on the lash.
Diorshow Overvolume Mascara in 840 Overpink, 790 Overborn, 161 Overrule and 971 Overplum
This season, colour becomes the differentiator. Blue, pink, and plum are rendered with dense pigment and a transfer-resistant finish, maintaining clarity and depth throughout the day.
Paired with the 5 Couleurs palettes, the effect is directional — colour moves with intention, linking lash and lid in a way that feels considered rather than styled.
On Cony:
Diorshow Overvolume Mascara – 971 Overplum
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette – 964 Lilac Tulle
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette – 170 Midnight Lamé
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette – 855 Rose Moiré
Rouge Dior Lipstick – 120 Rose Wood
On Kaori:
Diorshow Overvolume Mascara – 161 Overblue
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette – 563 Brown Brocart
Rouge Dior Lipstick – 670 Rose Blues
Rouge Dior Contour Lip Liner Pencil – 624 Soft Berry
Dior Forever Skin Bronze – 02 Soft Fair
Dior Forever Blush Soft Filter – 05 Lily
Steal the Look
Tone-on-tone: Match mascara to shadow—blue with blue, pink with pink—for a seamless wash of colour that feels intentional, not overstated.
Soft contrast: Pair plum lashes with lilac or rose tones to create depth without harsh definition.
Let lashes lead: Keep the lid neutral and let a flash of colour at the lash line do the work— effortless, but directional.
A considered clash: Contrast becomes modern when controlled—a warm lid against a cool-toned lash (like yellow with blue) creates tension that feels fresh, not theatrical.
