THE DARK AMAZONS

Dark, dominant and deeply sexy, the warriors of style are taking control. Referencing post-apocalypse classics like Bladerunner and Mad Max, we see cigarillo-thin stilettos, leather that’s moulded on the body, long, fluid dresses slashed to the hip and knicker-skimming boots. This full-throttle fashion demands equally dominant hair, which comes definitively straight, precision cut, or styled in up-dos like headdresses. Colours intentionally seek conflict: stark blondes amidst negating shades of black and inky purple. Beautifully brutal, these looks could kill with desire.The ESSENTIAL LOOKS team for S/S 2009 was led by Global Editorial Ambassador Massimo di Stefano and Tom Kroboth, who says “This season hair plays such a strong part of the overall fashion directions, that it is an essential part of everyone’s wardrobe. There is a high-energy vibe running through both fashion and hair, with quirky and sensual looks that translate across both haute couture and more wearable styles.”