Creative HEAD UK April 2018

Mulberry Trunk Show
Italian Vogue
#TheItList
Russian Vogue
NOT MANY HAIRDRESSERS can name Christopher
Kane as the first ever show they styled at – but Rebecca
Chang isn’t your average hairdresser. Having made
the leap from Mumbai to London, Rebecca trained at
Toni&Guy, quickly earning herself three promotions in two
years and becoming a finalist at the L’Oréal Colour Trophy.
From there, Rebecca moved to Salako in London’s West
End in 2013, to learn from session legend Jimo Salako.
This introduced her to some of the most renowned stars
of the session world; in particular Guido and Gary Gill,
who have enlisted her expertise as part of their teams.
“Rebecca has a great eye for detail and style,” says Gary.
“Her commitment to her craft and the hairdressing and
fashion industry is fantastic.”
Following her debut at Christopher Kane, Rebecca
has gone on to work at fashion giants such as Valentino,
Dior, Coach and Prada. She was also asked by Gary Gill
to produce the S/S17 Vetements show. “As producer, your
main goal is to ensure that everything runs smoothly –
even though it’s impossible!” Rebecca explains. How
does she deal with these pinch-yourself experiences?
“No matter what, the key is to enjoy myself every
moment,” says Rebecca. “Stay grounded and work hard –
aim to do one thing better than yesterday. Always be kind
no matter what, and embrace failure with a smile.”
This wealth of experience ensured that Rebecca scooped
The It Girl trophy at the 2017 It List Awards. “The day
after the event, I got up and had to double check the
award to see if it was real,” Rebecca laughs. Does she have
any advice for budding It Listers for 2018? “Highlight
everything you have done and achieved so far, even if it’s
the smallest thing in your career,” she says. “Don’t be shy
about telling your story.”
Since her win, Rebecca has hardly had time to polish
that trophy thanks to her jetset life, styling at some of the
biggest shows in the world. “I headed the Mulberry Trunk
show S/S18 during Paris Fashion Week for the first time
– Gary believed that I could deliver to his standards and
trusted me to lead the hair team,” she says. “It was one of
the highlights of my year!”
In fact, Gary has been so impressed by Rebecca’s
work that he asked her to be part of his core team. “This
means being really involved with the creative process,”
Rebecca continues. “This was one of my goals and I’m
ecstatic about it!”
And she’s in demand: “Soichi Inagaki joined Art Partner
and has asked me to be his first assistant, which is an
honour for me,” Rebecca says. And she has also just taken
on a new role as styling director for Senzi, the international
cutting education brand.
It’s clear that along with a love for hair, Rebecca also
believes in creating a legacy. “Sharing my experiences
and knowledge gives me a sense of pride and also
responsibility. This is my love, this is my objective.”
Russian Vogue
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Mulberry Trunk Show
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