FASHION ALERT: SKINGRAFT SPRING/SUMMER 2016 NYFW

September 14, 2015 Calvaniece Mason

Skingraft designers Jonny and Christopher Cota, two brothers who represent the new avant-garde of America, find their inspiration through art-inspired performances and fashion. Subcultures dominate cuts, fabric choices and color palettes in a dark, body-conscious manner.

For Spring Summer 2016, Skingraft was inspired by the nomadic wandering through the Mojave Desert and radical self-reliance.

A color palette of mainly black along with other monochromatic shades (think browns and greys) keeps the brand’s aesthetic and cool factor in place. Leather pieces served as body armor – harnesses were certainly a high point, and created a stark contrast against sheer silks and cottons.

For women, dresses and tunics were long and beautiful, however the highlight was a gray-purple colored hooded knit teamed with shorts layered over leggings.

For men, tailored pieces that included belting was the ‘it’ piece. The Cotas took us on a quest, however this time around, the journey is indeed the destination

It was a pleasure being a hairstylist for this show! take a look at the designs from Skingraft at New York Fashion Week Spring/ Summer 2016

SKINGRAFT NYFW SS16 LEAD HAIRSTYLIST: JON REYMAN OF SPOKE & WEAL SALON — SKINGRAFT NYFW SS16 LEAD HAIRSTYLIST: JON REYMAN OF SPOKE & WEAL SALON

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HAIR SPOTLIGHT: IDAN COHEN AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

September 13, 2015 Calvaniece Mason

From dazzling dresses to jeweled short jumper sets, here are the designs seen at New York Fashion Weeks Spring/ Summer 16 Runway Show by Idan Cohen.

These sexy and effortless silhouettes are sure to be a trend this spring.

HAIR SPOTLIGHT:

The hair for Idan Cohen was very sexy and effortless loose waves. Think Bettie Page meets Farrah Fawcett.

The Hero Product: To create this look, we used Aveda’s Pure Abundance Style Prep to slightly enhance to the texture of the hair. We then used Aveda’s Control Force Hairspray, 1” Marcel Curling iron, wrapping the hair around the barrel with a slight twist. Brushing the curls out with a Mason Pearson Brush and Shaping the hair into soft loose waves. Finishing the look with Control force to provide hold to the curls as the models walk the runway of Idan Cohen’s show.

Take a look at the standout designs from Idan Cohen at New York Fashion Week Spring/ Summer 16

Supima at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

September 12, 2015 Calvaniece Mason

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York is finally here and Supima proves to remain the master of fashion silhouettes.

This season Supima designers show cased looks worn by fresh-faced models who looked pleased to walk the runway. All of the designer’s clothes were classy and classic, pieces that one could imagine keeping in their closet.

The hair for Supima was very chic and sleek, we opted to create this look by giving the models a deep side part and pulling the hair back into a nice chic ponytail to create a knotted bun.

Supima SS16 Lead Hairstylist Christine Thompson of Spoke & Weal Salon

The hero product: To get this chic, knotted bun we used Aveda’s Volumizing Tonic Spray to set the part in place utilizing a high powered professional hair dryer. We then made a ponytail utilizing elastic cord and smoothing the sides into the ponytail to add to the chicness of the look. Spraying the hair with Control Force to provide strong hold and finishing off this style with Aveda’s Light Elements Smoothing Fluid to add a nice gloss and shine.

Take a look at the standout designs from the Supima Designers SS16 Show held in New York at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week!