Connexion – a bold visual contrast. Set against a clean white background, each model is styled in all black, allowing the hair to take centre stage. Every shape and shade amplified against the stark backdrop.
Inspiration
“Connexion” is a visual exploration of the subtle link between human expression and the natural world. Inspired by the atmosphere of the forest—where light moves through trees and shadows dance across surfaces—this collection brings together raw textures, organic shapes, and pure innovation.
Each look is a breath. The textures evoke bark, moss, and early morning mist. Hair is infused with touches of green, echoing the vegetation that grows and intertwines. This collection expresses a desire to return to what’s essential—not out of nostalgia, but as an invitation to feel again. To touch, to listen, to connect.
The use of innovative techniques and elements inspired by artificial intelligence adds a modern layer— one that contrasts and complements the natural references. This subtle fusion creates a tension that is both grounded and forward-looking. “Connexion” is not just a collection—it’s a state of being. A reminder that the future of beauty lies in balance: between instinct and technology, between stillness and movement, between who we are and what we’re becoming.
Credits
Hair by Isabelle Lachance • Mentor: Anna Pacitto • Hair colour: Alexandre Melançon • Team: Cedric Drouin, Simon Da Costa, Christine Savard • Stylist: Florence O Durand assisted by Hugues Bergevin • Mua: Ekaterina • Models: Lily, Jade, Leila, Anne-Claire, Minnie • Photography by John Rawson assisted by Paul Gill • Post Production by Hume Retouch
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