Mahogany wow with curved linear at salon international

Forget blunt edges, dramatic disconnection and over straightening; at Mahogany it is all about the soft fluidity of the curve and beautiful natural texture. In their Salon Seminar, their artistic team presented their stunning new collection Curve-Linear to sell-out audiences at Salon International. With nods to the very best of British, the collection was inspired by a fusion of the architecture of Zaha Hadid, the sculptures of Henry Moore and Joanna Lumley’s iconic purdy in The Avengers. In each of the looks the staring role went to the curve with C-shaped perimeters and fringes that dropped into soft hat-shaped peaks. Working live on stage to cut and colour their beautiful Curve Linear models, they showcased couture creations that could easily be diluted for salon clients. “This is couture work that can be adapted to tone down and neutralise the colour palette,” explained Head of Colour Tai Walker, while UK Creative Director Anthony Licata added: “It’s up to you to commercialise them by making them softer, but they are all techniques we are currently using in our salons.” A broad spectrum of colours from bellini blondes to navy infused charcoals complemented the curved lines of the cuts, with halo panels and focal points around the perimeter adding depth and drama. Cuts showcased the dramatic head-hugging shapes that Mahogany are famed for, but with soft C shaped panels, while disconnected lengths were worn with natural texture to give a feminine softness to the creations.