WATCH: How to Get a Met Gala-Worthy Red Lip with Fara Homidi
August 13 | 5 minute watch
Words by Madeleine Boles de Boer
Every year, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art come to life for 'fashion's Super Bowl' – aka, the Met Gala. While the fashion – and all the references and drama that come with it – rightly takes centre stage, the beauty looks can be just as exciting.
In 2025, the theme of the event was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, with the official dress code of 'Tailored for You'. While many opted for sharp three-piece suits, model Paloma Elsesser walked the blue carpet in a red-hot Ferragamo column dress by Maximilian Davis, and equally fiery beauty by Fara Homidi.
Makeup artist-turned-brand founder Fara took her cues from Elsesser's outfit, with the lips matched in just the right shade of scarlet to echo the dress. A warm, pared-back smoky eye and a fresh, barely-there complexion let her pout do all the talking.
When Fara visited Australia, we had to know: which shade of her Essential Lip Compact created that perfect red lip? And was Elsesser wearing any complexion products, or is her skin is just that good (spoiler: it’s both)? In this instalment of Looks Iconic, Fara Homidi takes us behind the beauty of the 2025 Met Gala, from the original brief and inspiration to the products she used – plus, she reveals just how long it takes to get ready for the biggest night on the fashion calendar.
If you're getting ready for your own big event or just want to know how to create the perfect red lip, hit play (and take notes).
