3. My Step-by-Step Studio Application & Styling Routine
In Part 3 of our guide to LAQUAN SMITH X PARK LANE NEW YORK, let’s talk hands-on technique.
You don’t need a professional backstage kit if you layer your prep in the right order.
Pin Look
How I Recreate It in Under 15 Minutes
I start by prepping his skin with a lightweight moisturizer and a mattifying primer, focusing on the T-zone.
Then I apply a sheer tinted moisturizer with a damp sponge, building coverage only where needed.
And set it with a translucent powder.
For the suit, I always do a final steam right before he leaves, then check the shoulder seams and hem length.
A quick lint roll and a spritz of fabric refresher keeps the velvet looking brand-new all night.
Turn to Page 4 for my all-night wear longevity secrets, touch-up kit essentials.
Always check how the finish and proportions look in both natural window light and warm indoor lighting so the result feels effortless from every angle.
And final studio checklist.
