seasonal salon wear
from runway to wardrobe
on the front row
Spring and Summer brings a notion of lighter shades, whimsical feelings, romance and lace. This is echoed with the use of skirts and dresses, providing a contemporary and feminine feel as represented on the runways of Roksanda and Emilia Wickstead.
“Soft pastel tones were all over the SS16 catwalks at London Fashion Week, and these sugary shades are perfect for maintaining a calm and tranquil feel,” comments Lynda.
Elie Saab lend well to this vibe, focusing on shades of nude, white and serenity blue. However the transition into dark shades begins with Chanel who stand true to their roots and utilise whites, beiges and golds with black – ‘the colour which trumps all’.
Giles reinforced the idea that SS16 is not all about love and light when profiling his gothic presence on the runways. Inspired by the Tudors, the show began with an airy presence of pink and white but soon transcended into deep purples and blacks at its climax. Erdem, Burberry and Christopher Bailey opted to stay solely in the dark shades, while other designers including Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier and Valentino peppered their collections with a dark and light contrast, using black and white with occasional splashes of orange and green.
When the colour was unleashed it came with full motion. Don the sunglasses and you can enjoy the spectrum that was showcased during Christopher Kane and Johnathan Saunders; vibrant displays, using acid yellow, orange and fluorescent pink in all their bold glory. Slits in dresses and stripes all over proved prominent on these catwalks, unleashing design and movement, some of which we see repeated in salon wear later on.
As a whole, dresses and trousers were the central attraction on SS16 runways. Preen leant towards high-waist bottoms while Victoria Beckham favoured the loose fitting straight leg. Slip dresses were seen on Burberry Prorsum, Rochas and Emilio Pucci runways with metallic threads and beads detailing some of their creations.
over to you
When transitioned into salon wear, it is clear that many brands have favoured the darks over the lighter shades this season. Blacks, blues, petrol and grey shades have been used, which easily suit different people and businesses. Colour sneaks in through the use of emerald green, teal and purple, all still dark but providing a little light and shade to the otherwise black and blue tones. For the more daring, Simon Jersey’s orange sleeveless tunic makes a bright statement which can be toned down when paired with dark trousers or a light cardigan.
Personal taste will help decide which shade of work wear to choose. However, you must always consider practicality. For example dark colours, which are popular because they look cleaner for longer and hide a multitude of sins, may work well for the therapist who has an active position, preparing products such as scrubs for pedicures or face masks for facials. Whereas lighter, brighter shades might work well at the front of house or on therapists performing ‘tidy treatments’ such as waxing, threading and manicures. In the same sense, a tunic and trousers may suit a therapist who is bending down a lot whereas a dress may provide a softer feminine edge at the front of house.
Comfort of fabric should not be underestimated either. “Comfort will become even more important in the
working environment and the key to comfort is fabric,” explains Aisling Kavanagh from Diamond Designs. “We will be promoting our cotton club fabric [in 2016]. It is less structured than the traditional beauty uniform – it has a more relaxed look and feel with 100% cotton against your skin.”
These variations in uniform can easily be tied together through the use of a colour theme, embroidered logo or brightly coloured belt. Whether you designate colours by treatments or simply leave it down to personal preference, this is an easy way to change up an outfit and help tie a variety of styles together to create one collection.
“A lot of time and energy goes into the design of a salon – so why fall at the last hurdle and choose an inferior uniform? Our design team can offer a bespoke service if you require a style unique to your brand,” concludes Aisling.
Once you’ve taken all of these factors into consideration, it’s time to get shopping. Take a look at different suppliers and the offers they are promoting – switching up a uniform needn’t break the bank. Buying in bulk can sometimes be cheaper so try to place one order for all your needs.
Turn the page to reveal our selection of the hottest new styles available to you this season…
Many companies use blacks, blues, petrol and grey shades for SS16 which easily suit different people and businesses. Image Courtesy of Simon Jersey
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