Three kinds of wonderful…
It’s been another fashion fabulous week for the hair industry. Saturday saw Sassoon stunning everyone yet again with a spectacular show that saw a triumphant return for the stacked perm. Trust me, it looks amazing – particularly when teamed with Sassoon’s innovative, quirky colours. Alternative Hair was a thrilling and moving show on Sunday that saw a record 17 teams showcasing eclectic styles and electric choreography while raising £176,000 for Leukaemia Research. Finally, a private view of Hair (Both Wanted and Unwanted) at the Fashion Space Gallery in London, is designed to stimulate discussion and introduce a year of hair-related events from the London College of Fashion.
Sassoon
Our front row seat was a marvellous vantage point, although such was the beauty of the work onstage, a mob of unruly photographers proved irritatingly distracting as they jostled for the best shots. Still, it only showed just how hot the ticket was to this brilliant show… Sassoon revisted Le Baiser, their statuesque collection full of influences from the golden age of haute couture, while Mnemonic, new for autumn/winter, was crisp, fresh and illustrated an astonishing purity of colour. We just love it!
We’re mad about… The divine Dada Dolls – inspired by the surreal anti-art movement – had us cooing and gasping in admiration.
Alternative Hair
The Alternative Hair British Greats, including Robert Lobetta and Angelo Seminara, gave a presentation for the first time to show their support for Leukaemia Reasearch. Meanwhile, the launch of the International Visionary Awards saw Alfie Booth from the Andrew Collinge salon in Liverpool take the trophy for his weft, frayed fringe with a white trim edge. Just a winning event!
We adored… Anne Veck’s models strutting their stuff in gorgeous retro couture outfits, while a funky breakdancer filled the air with glitter from his Afro hairstyle– a crowd pleaser.
Hair…
The aim of this exhibition at London College of Fashion was to engage viewers through a variety of mediums. These include historical documents and fashion plates, ‘talking heads’ revealing hair stories from family tales to professional anecdotes, and commissioned photography from the likes of Nigel Tribbeck and Graham Dalton. A true celebration of the importance of hair to our lives and personal style, from trimmed eyebrows to colourful and curled locks – inspiration for the nation!
We salute… The insightful discussions that accompany the exhibition – including Historical Hair, Catwalk Hair 2010: Men and Women, and Joshua Galvin’s personal journey story as a hairdresser.
