Chappell Roan Dazzles Paris Fashion Week with Bold Makeup Transformations
Rising pop sensation Chappell Roan has cemented her place in fashion history not only through her selection of archival couture and thematic performance outfits but most impressively through her revolutionary approach to makeup. During her debut appearance at Paris Fashion Week, the “Pink Pony Club” singer’s dramatic cosmetic creations became the focal point of her already captivating presence.
The “Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” artist collaborated closely with makeup virtuoso Andrew Dahling to craft her Paris Fashion Week looks, which perfectly embodied her signature drag queen aesthetic and established her as a standout attendee at all the Womenswear Fall/Spring runway shows. Dahling, who shares Roan’s midwestern roots, first partnered with the musician for her memorable 2024 Governor’s Ball performance where she commanded the stage in full Statue of Liberty-inspired drag.
“What makes working with Chappell so rewarding is her boundless creativity and openness to experimentation,” Dahling revealed to The Cincinnati Enquirer. “She embraces the artistic process without constraints—she’s not overly particular, she welcomes getting experimental, and she doesn’t demand special treatment like many celebrities. We’re essentially a collective of talented outsiders from middle America pursuing extraordinary visions and aspirations.”
Roan has previously acknowledged drawing inspiration from iconic drag performers like Divine, pop legend Madonna, and—in a transformative act of reclamation—the school bullies who derogatorily labeled queer individuals as “clowns.” This diverse range of influences explains her signature white face paint base, which has become a recurring element in several of her most memorable looks, including her album cover art and her groundbreaking first Grammys performance.
“For me, makeup transcends mere aesthetics—it’s a joyful art form,” Roan explained in a recent interview with Them magazine. “There’s something inherently romantic about applying lipstick. My mother often recounts finding me exploring her makeup collection as a toddler, which retrospectively makes perfect sense given my current artistic expression.”
The creative partnership between Dahling and Roan has flourished, producing spectacular makeup transformations for prestigious events including the 2025 Grammy Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards, and her landmark Rolling Stone cover photoshoot. For this season’s highly anticipated Paris Fashion Week, the dynamic duo once again pushed cosmetic boundaries, demonstrating how strategic makeup application can elevate a look from conventionally attractive to genuinely revolutionary and thought-provoking.
Each appearance throughout the week showcased Roan’s willingness to challenge beauty norms while simultaneously paying homage to drag culture’s rich artistic traditions. Her fearless approach to cosmetic self-expression has not only distinguished her within the music industry but has also positioned her as an influential figure in the evolving conversation about gender, identity, and artistic authenticity in contemporary fashion circles.