All hair is away from the face - there's no emotion and all of the personality is taken away. I envisioned the way a 'virtual girl' is drawn in a cartoon. Then I added these different colored extensions - white, red and black, which adds to the synthetic feeling of the hair. I used colors which looked most dramatic against each of the models' real hair. The different colors give you that pop of fakeness so we're not talking about reality. Like a futuristic princess.
Guido PalauSomeone might say that's a naïve way of looking at things now, and I would respect their opinion, but I also respect every woman's right to wearing her own individual style, including hair.
Guido PalauWhen you look back at your career, there are moments that are levels that you hit and you bounce off them.
Guido PalauI think now because of this whole social media thing, people obviously felt these things [about cultural appropriation] before, and they comment on everything.
Guido PalauFashion is emotional, and the way women look at it is emotional, so it's very important to try to connect with a woman's idea of how she might feel.
Guido PalauAll hair is away from the face - there's no emotion and all of the personality is taken away. I envisioned the way a 'virtual girl' is drawn in a cartoon. Then I added these different colored extensions - white, red and black, which adds to the synthetic feeling of the hair. I used colors which looked most dramatic against each of the models' real hair. The different colors give you that pop of fakeness so we're not talking about reality. Like a futuristic princess.
Guido Palau