PFW: SKP X Giambattista Valli
Internationally acclaimed session stylist Pablo Kuemin brought the designer’s vision to life through the hair, using colour, care and styling brand Schwarzkopf.
Drawing inspiration from the timeless Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer, Keumin created sleek yet fluid hair, the result was a sculptural silhouette that merged classical beauty with modern edge. With 17th century shapes and cuts through the Valli’s collection, the hair look balanced discipline and fluidity, capturing the duality at the heart of this SS26 vision.
“The idea was to give the girls strength and edge while still referencing softness. The challenge was to create hair that felt tougher, less traditionally feminine, but still undeniably beautiful. The slick finish creates discipline, while the waves add movement and grace. The result: a polished, modern take on classical beauty – strong, refined and quintessentially Giambattista Valli. Hair was slicked back close to the scalp using Session Label The Jelly to build a hardened glossy silhouette that framed the face and suggested the elegance of a turban inspired by the oil painting. At the back, sculpted delicate finger waves were locked in with Session Label The Flexible and finished with Session Label The Coat for shine – a nod to fabric caught in the wind, subtle yet commanding,”
– Pablo Kuemin, Hair Lead.
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Prep: A discreet micro-braid was created at the nape to act as an anchor. Hair was evenly misted and slicked back with Schwarzkopf Professional Session Label:The Jelly, section by section, for a high-shine, sculpted base.
Style: At around 60% dry, a sharp side part was defined while the hair remained pliable. The back was shaped into delicate S-curves, secured with clips and locked in place using Schwarzkopf Professional Session Label:The Flexible.
Finish: Ends were rolled into a compact tuck at the nape. The look was sealed with Schwarzkopf Professional Session Label: The Coat for polished shine and refined flyaway control.
HERO PRODUCTS
Schwarzkopf Professional Session Label The Jelly £20.25
Schwarzkopf Professional Session Label The Flexible £17.85
Schwarzkopf Professional Session Label The Coat £20.25
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