Inbar’s clothes have a regal, empowering quality so
naturally the inspiration behind the hairstyles this season came from Queen
Elizabeth I. Inbar explains, “I love England and showing here”. Having worked
with Inbar in the past, the Toni and Guy team were able to evolve their
previous styles and inspirations along with the designs. The team creatively
developed this dramatic female icon into an updated modern, version, a
contemporary queen with theatrical dress sense. However, despite the strength
of this image the head stylist, Indira, points out “We wanted to create very
graphic, very exaggerated shapes but to keep it prettier, ‘princessy’”. The
styles are more feminine and innocent which works perfectly with the
playfulness of Inbar’s designs.
The team achieved this look by starting with a definite,
neat central parting and forming two high ponytails. These were then plaited
and weaved with long strands of synthetic hair which were pulled and backcombed
into voluminous, tall horns using Label M mousse and hairspray. The hair is
very dry, slightly unkept and wild looking, like a young princess gone astray
to have fun. Elaborately jewelled, brightly coloured head-pieces created by
Lara Jensen, much like the bejewelled pieces Elizabeth I would have worn in her
hair, are lowered to conceal the face like an Arabian princess, creating a
truly couture look.
Amy Jane Lockwood, VFS Contributor
Photography by Raul Rosillo and Natalia Ilina