When it comes to hair, you’ve either got it or you haven’t, and this new book from Bumble and bumble guru Laurent Philippon has got it – huge luxuriant cascading tresses of the stuff. Hair: Fashion and Fantasy has a total follicle fixation, looking at the ‘do from every angle, teasing out the possibilities of hair, combing through its influence on fashion and pop culture, and talking to the world’s top stylists about their craft.
Philippon has got a bunch of experience at the very peak of fashion hairstyling, and he’s drawn on this knowledge to pick out some of hair’s most important moments. Led by photography from leaders of the pack such as Helmut Newton, David LaChapelle, Mario Testino and Corinne Day, the book also delivers some fascinating articles. We are treated to the thoughts of styling legend Vidal Sassoon in one of his last interviews, burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese talks Hollywood glamour, and for those with a rebellious streak, how about a look at London’s 1970s punk scene? Whether you’re a student of the art, or just looking for inspiration for your next big statement, Thames & Hudson‘s Hair: Fashion and Fantasy is a cut above.
© David LaChapelle, 2003
Coiffure Mutussi-Ruanda
© 1923 Collection Pierre Loos, Brussels
© Jean-Paul Goude
© Francois Nars
© Ali Mahdavi, 2002
© Anthony Maule
