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Mercedes-Benz Fall 2012 Fashion Week NYC: Diane Von Furstenberg

The inspiration behind Diane Von Furstenberg’s fall 2012 collection was surrealism. She wanted to capture a sense of juxtaposition described by lead hairstylist of the show, Orlando Pita, as “the difference between a meeting and a rendezvous.” He said to him that meant there was a certain mystery to what might happen. To translate that [...]

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Mercedes-Benz Spring ’12 Fashion Week NYC: Derek Lam

Lead stylist for Phyto Orlando Pita found his hair inspiration for Derek Lam’s spring show, held at the Stage at Lincoln Center, from Richard Neutra, an architect famous for his geometric structures. Pita achieved the low ponytail in only a f

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Phyto Teaming up with Yves Durif at Wanderlust Festival 2011

Botanical hair care experts Phyto is teaming up with celebrity stylist Yves Durif of his namesake salon to offer eco-chic beauty at the new eco-conscious, music-and-yoga-themed Wanderlust festival, will be held from June 23 to June 26 at the Stratton

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Get the Look: Megan Fox at the Golden Globes

In true Hollywood style, hairstylist Andy Lecompte created a soft, classic look to complement Megan Fox’s elegant one-strap gown.To achieve her voluminous waves, Lecompte prepped Fox’s hair with Phyto Professional Intense Volume Mousse before blo

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring ’11 NYC: Odd Molly

At Odd Molly’s whimsical show at Lincoln Center, lead hairstylist for Phyto Brent Lowler infused side-swept braids with a flash of color by weaving one of 10 different shades of extensions into the hair, from watermelon pink to lilac to dusty blue. L

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Mercedes-Benz Spring ‘11 Fashion Week NYC: 3.1 Phillip Lim

The 3.1 Phillip Lim spring 2011 collection was inspired by the female dandy. For the hair, “Philip wanted something very easy, a style models could do themselves,” said Odile Gilbert, lead stylist for Phyto, who created a messy chignon with a twisted

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011: Mik Cire

Eric Kim’s manned up Mik Cire line featuring more street and grungy vibes for Spring served muse for Lead Hair for Phyto Sean James and ‘90s inspired hair. Key products for the range of looks were Phyto Professional Fiber Paste, Workable Hold

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Mercedes-Benz NYC Fashion Week Spring 2011: Costello Tagliapietra

At the Costello Tagliapietra show, lead artist Nelson Velcher and the rest of his team from the Rita Hazan Salon in NYC, created a formal chignon with a modern twist. “This style is a throwback to ‘the lady’,” Velcher said. “A time when women used to

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall ’10 NYC: 3-1 Phillip Lim

The indefatigable Odile Gilbert was at it again backstage at 3.1 Phillip Lim, this time creating Blondie-inspired rock ‘n’ roll hair as lead stylist for Phyto. To produce fluffy curls, Gilbert applied Phyto Professional Intense Volume mousse,

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Other Fashion Week Fun Around New York City

Along with the fashion shows happening in Bryant Park and around the city, Fashion Week also provides a great time to connect with other editors, meet talented stylists and artists and discover new products. Over the weekend, I attended the 2nd annua

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