Glitter as Rebellion…

Glitter tear makeup emerged on Chanel's Fall 2015 runway, coding the "walk of shame" through smudged under-eye sparkle. Burberry and Vogue Paris followed, oscillating between whimsy and dishevelment.

Today, glitter signals queer visibility, political affiliation (glitter ash protests), and even toxicity—Margaret Qualley's neon pink eyeshadow in The Substance (2025 Oscar winner) screams artificial femininity.

From runway rebellion to identity weapon, glitter proves cosmetic choices communicate philosophy louder than words.