“For this collection, I let my love of studying different cultures guide me, and it was
the Gypsy culture that inspired me. From their origins in Northern India, to their
migration to several countries around the globe between the 6th and 11th
centuries, gypsies were labelled “the travellers”, which then morphed into ‘Roma’,
the title of this collection.
Gypsies consider themselves free which is why they don’t tie themselves to a
territory or homeland nor are they bound to the one their ancestors migrated from.
Today you will find them scattered around the globe but the majority of the
population are found in Europe, America and the Middle East.
To highlight the essence of this roaming lifestyle, it was important to encourage
movement in the hair and a carefree approach to hair styling. I worked with the
hair allowing it to be unrestricted and wind blown. The incorporation of the braids
and strong textures captures an individualised, bohemian influence yet with a
modern day twist of sophistication. Working with both shorter and longer styles,
and showing off the strong lines and disconnections in the hair, was a freedom in
itself.”

Hair: Mary Alamine @ Royals Hair & Beauty – Australia
Collection: Roma
Ph: David Mannah
Make-up: Rachel Montgomery
Styling: Leticia Dare
Salon: Royals Hair & Beauty