Inspiration of the day: Scott Sloan's Catharsis collection
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If you read the description of the author’s collection in a little more detail, you will notice that each image originates from different sources of inspiration.
However, here's the thing. A “pure exploration of shape and silhouette”, a “celebration” of the transformative power of hairstyle - this is the Catharsis collection from Scott Sloan. Like a child who was released into a candy store, the creator of the collection in the salon allowed the dark corners of his imagination to play, freeing himself from the boundaries achieved in past collections.
The role of texture in creating structure is the driving force behind each look, especially when combined with Scott Sloan's experimentation with the juxtaposition and contrast of different textures. Each image represents its own dark and different identity, but each came from the same source. The style goes well with contrasting middles, interesting lines and architectural forms, while continuing to play with light and shadow. The eyes are pronounced and hint at their own tragedy within each one.
One look, reminiscent of Elvis Presley's iconic rockabilly hairstyle, uses curl shadow to create endless depth with a distinctly masculine edge but a softened finish.
The second image offers a lesson in delicate fragility: motifs inspired by very fragile butterflies of complex shapes, too fragile to touch, with the face protected by a veil.
Defying gravity with its colored ends and shaped treatment, the third look provides a powerful visceral sensation. The thickness of the finish immediately catches the eye, contrasting with the organic base.
This next metal headpiece look looks to the future. It is inspired by the confusion around our digital conveniences. This submissive view of yourself is stunningly beautiful, but it can be seen even better in motion.
The fifth look takes a more toned-down approach with a classic, relaxed bob cut. The lines are clean and crisp, but the processed texture also creates movement in the styling.
And a final look that clearly evokes 70s glamour, with edgier curl ends. As the creator himself defines it, he wanted to create a feeling of tragic fallen beauty, confused by its dichotomy.