Creative HEAD UK Christmas 2020

Jack
Irving
A/W18
at On|Off
A THROWBACK TO Jack Irving’s A/W18 On|Off
presentation, this look was one of first assistant Lauren
Bell’s all-time favourites as a part of Team Phillipart.
Richard went through weeks of wig testing to get the
perfect touch of retro styling and a plastic-look finish
for the futuristic, alien-esque vibe of the clothes.
“The references were B-movies from the ’50s,”
Richard explained. “The idea was that these were
aliens who had seen a picture of a human woman
and tried to disguise themselves, but that
they hadn’t realised that the hair wasn’t one
solid piece.” Backstory and character have
become real calling cards for Richard, and his
deep-dive research has helped elevate him
to the level of session star.
Another example of classic techniques
with a twist, the unusual plastic-y finish was a
result of gel liberally painted onto the spun hair,
created using plenty of hairspray and a diffuser.
“Using gel alone makes it too heavy,” he explained,
before showcasing how the tight double pleat was
created using chopsticks. “You can fold the hair super
tightly for that sculptural shape, much more so than
fingers,” he added. “It’s important to be prepared for
any eventuality!”
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