Amy Thai represents the American era of punk with her dark makeup, black and green hair and DIY ripped-up tee. Punk — a music, fashion and ideological movement that emerged in the mid-1970s — still influences musicians and fashionistas today. The hair and makeup for this look was created by Naomi Yount at Ananda Hair Salon.
Photos and captions by Morgan Ford
If hair is the afterthought of most runway shows, Ananda Hair Salon’s upcoming fashion production, “A Moment in Time,” flips that idea on its well-coiffed head. The show, from which all proceeds benefit HandMade in America, takes place on Sunday, June 15, at The Millroom. Ananda’s stylists paired their creativity and expertise with that of local fashion, makeup and jewelry artists to create looks inspired by various historically significant eras — both real and imagined.
Not all time periods Ananda chose are based on factual history. Jessica Nielsen represents the fictitious sail age with her long mermaid hair and found treasures from under the sea. Clothing designer Charles Josef and jewelry designer Amber Hatchett collaborated on the mermaid look, dreamed up by hairstylist Mary Emory.
Olivia Baranowski represents the Wars of Scottish Independence, fought between the Kingdoms of England and Scotland during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Katie Manselle from Ananda created Olivia’s take on the Braveheart look by adding braids and extensions to her hair. Danielle Miller from Royal Peasantry designed the clothes, including the gladiator heels.
WHAT A Moment in Time: Ananda hair fashion show
WHERE The Millroom, ashevillemillroom.com
WHEN Sunday, June 15, at 7 p.m. $10-$15 at the door
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