By Rob Kotevski October 20 2008
Fashion and music have often been intertwined. Spend a few minutes watching MTV or VH1 and you’ll be sure to witness what’s hot in hair and fashion right now. The Rock’N’Roll Hall of Fame is filled with luminaries who not only have carved out impressive careers in the musical world, but also have created a legacy through what they wore and their trademark becomes their instantly recognisable and, quite often, endlessly imitated style.
When The Beatles appeared on the world stage, they whipped up the whole world in a frenzy and changed the face of popular music and culture forever, making their debut with English school-boy floppy fringe hair-dos and their early sweet and innocent “I Want To Hold Your Hand” appeal converted many and alienated few. Through his many re-inventions, including Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie become one of the first rock stars to not only sport avant-garde hair and make-up, but to incorporate elaborate costumes and theatrical stage sets in his live shows.
Slash from the Guns’N’Roses decided he wanted hair that would allow him to see other people, but for them not to see him. His mother - who had previously worked as a stylist for David Bowie - came from African-American descent and passed on her dark, thick hair to her son, who grew it to the big Afro he sports today.
The early 80s saw a 24-hour music channel called MTV that would transform the way music was enjoyed for many years. A dancer from Michigan who only went by one name, Madonna, was perfectly poised to harness the power of music television and arrived on the scene during music video’s infancy and helped to form and shape the medium into the multi-million dollar spectacles the world watches today. With every new album came a new makeover and countless imitations followed her, and the pop icon left the decade being the only pop star who made blonde hair and black roots work.
The mastermind behind a new collection, Leah White, a talented young stylist from the e Salon team in NSW's Wahroonga, taps in to the powerful fusion of style and music.
Entitled Vacuous, the collection reflects the irony of fame itself and the different personalities that accompany this so-called fame.
The Rock God forms the centrepiece of Leah’s new collection. While the Rock God has the lifestyle that women admire, or dream of entering, there is a particular emptiness to his world. While all these women are either sexually attracted to the Rock God’s appearance, money or lifestyle, the lack of genuine emotion in this world of fame is a continuing theme.
Rock God
Minimal styling, but ultimate satisfaction, the Rock God’s style is natural and free, with a sharp edge to suit his “who cares” attitude.
Rock Chick
Frenetic and fast-paced, the rock chick’s lifestyle is reflected in her styling. A combination of strength, softness, slight stress and torture, the rock chick’s inner-most feelings are on display for all to see.
Girl Next Door
The lush naturalness of the curls fused with the sedateness of the side part capture perfectly the girl next door’s innocence, and a understated feeling of wanting to let her hair down and taste the rock god’s lifestyle.
The Hippy
Organic, soft, sexy and tousled, the hippy’s hair falls loosely, forming it’s own individual balance. A soft innocence gives rise to a natural freedom.
Professional Woman
Combines elements of classic cutting with a focus on creating a strong and versatile haircut, worn with strength and an air of arrogance. This cut demonstrates the professional’s need to be in control, with a hint of freedom seeping in.
The Supermodel
Always polished and styled perfectly, the supermodel exudes strength and a false sense of superiority. The severity of her braids is in juxtapose with the free form texture of her tousled hair, perhaps reflecting a confused identity?
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