Scene: Atelier Cillian by designer Stephen Mikhail. The Fall/Winter 2023 collection was presented at New York Men’s Day during New York Fashion Week. Inspired by “Malleus Maleficarum” an ancient 15th century treatise by Heinrich Kramer detailing how to identify and punish witches.
Atelier Cillian made men’s formalwear glamorous. In a forest setting. “Living and lost in the woods” said lead makeup artist Monique Rinard about the direction she was given. And, lead hairstylist Ashley Brecken said the direction for the hair was “feral cat with texture”. Tops were cut asymmetrically, or with slits to expose parts of the chest. There were also sheer shirts and a sheer pair of pants. Pants were fitted and straight, sometimes skin-tight.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Ashley Brecken and team for OribePro.
Lead makeup artist Monique Rinard on behalf of AOFMPro using Desmalogica. Faces were pale, sometimes dark under eyes and grey eyeshadow, some lips were smudged dark and others had a natural look with a pinkish tone. Location Daylight Studios in Hudson Yards, Photos Fred J. DeVito.
Scene: Hairstyling before the presentation.
Scene: Hairstyling before the presentation.
Scene: Hairstyling before the presenation.
Special thanks to Helen Oppenheim, hair historian, archivist, and blogger, for asking me to collaborate during Fashion Week.