Won Best Beauty Award at the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards

On Thursday night, a star-studded lineup of fragrance enthusiasts, fragrance residents and perfumers gathered at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City for the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards Ceremony. The event, hosted by Chief Executive Officer Linda G. Levy, celebrated the new class of winners, including Rare Beauty Eau de Parfum, Tom Ford Voyager, Honorine Blanc and more, during a lively cocktail hour and sit-down dinner.

Guests paired full beats with fluffy brush-through curls to bring the beauty in both a classy and playful way. No makeup – smooth, straight hair, elegant updo and sparkling eyes. WWD will now break down the best hair and makeup moments from A-list presenters Kelsea Ballerini and Iman to fashion mogul Vera Wang.

iman

In honor of the late Valentino Garavani, Iman appeared on the carpet wearing a bright red chiffon one-shoulder dress by the Italian designer. Reflecting the elegant nature of the gown, the 70-year-old supermodel styled her look with Old Hollywood-inspired soft waves and full glam, featuring a blackout smokey eye, bright undereye, bronzer that undercuts her cheekbones, and a brown taupe lip.

kelsea ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini matched Iman’s fierce fashion aesthetic in a red full-length cowl neck dress. But her beauty boiled down to ’90s matte eyes, feathered eyelashes, even-toned skin, a hint of blush, and rosy lips. She was wearing no make-up and looked great with her pin-straight hair stretched behind her ears.

vera wang

Vera Wang ditched her signature hairstyle and parted her long extensions into low pigtails below her ears. I threaded the end of each pony through a hair tie and looped it back to create a Princess Leia style. As for her makeup, the famous fashion designer kept her makeup light, using only charcoal shadow to highlight her eyes and a clear gloss to dress up her lips.

Jackie Aina

Jackie Aina wore a pastel yellow corset dress underneath a matching satin trench coat. The bright hues of her fashion were juxtaposed with bronze eyeshadow and inky liner above the eyelids and waterline. That said, the blonde hue in her messy updo tied the ensemble together and brought back the warmth of the color.

melissa covey

Melissa Corby paired her strapless pear-colored lace dress with a close-cut bob and purple glitter eyes. Her short, jet black hair curled in small sections around her head, ending just above her collarbone. The face-framing layers were removed from her eyes, and shimmery shadow took center stage, complementing the pigmented blush on her cheeks and the hot pink gloss on her lips.