An extraordinary homage to classic men's hairstyles, with the use of combinations of classic grooming and haircutting techniques, including scissor over comb, clippering technique, square layers and graduation.
In the research for the collection, Eirik Thorsen looked at hairstyles wore by men in the 30s, 40s and 50s, and in the execution he adapted them into 2014 on-trend looks. Haircuts were personalized to the models, focusing on hair texture, bone structure and personality.
The color yellow stands for positivity, clarity, energy, optimism, enlightenment, remembrance, intellect, honor, loyalty, and joy, but it also represents cowardice and deceit. Yellow can also represent caution and in some cultures, jealousy.
The Gamble Collection by French hair guru Guillaume Fort, is inspired by the mysterious world of clandestine clubs during the years of American Prohibition.
Capturing men’s hair texture in its most exposed state, bringing the art of the collection back to basics, and spotlighting and exploring the many hair textures, shapes and softness that men’s hair can deliver.
A famed hairstylist and photographer, David Raccuglia founded American Crew back in 1994, setting the foundation of the men’s grooming industry as we know it today.