SAM'S FASHION EDIT AT SELFRIDGES
We’ve got some WIG news here at Team McKnight… I’m thrilled to announce that a collection of my era-defining looks from the runway and more is currently being exhibited at the one-and-only Selfridges. Head on down from between the 11th and 24th of September to see The Fashion Edit, a feature of some of my most memorable and unique creations, from the likes of Lady Gaga and Karlie Kloss, to the unforgettable shows of Chanel, Fendi, Vivienne Westwood and Dries Van Noten. Just don’t touch the wigs!
Sam x
Lady Gaga
Thierry Mugler AW 2011
Punk and gothic was the inspiration for Nicola Formichetti’s debut womenswear collection. Featuring Mother Monster; Lady Gaga’s hair was styled with a short black punky fringe and 4 foot-long, animalistic double ponytails that moved as she strode down the runway.
Creative Director: Nicola Formichetti
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Val Garland
Nails: Marian Newman
In picture: Lady Gaga
Chanel
Haute Couture SS 2016
Inspired by a sketch by Karl Lagerfeld. A crescent moon that evolved into the Chanel Croissant. A minimal, elegant sculptural hairstyle to reflect the zen like Japanese garden of the set.
Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Peter Phillips
Nails: Anny Errandonea
In picture: Kendall Jenner & Nadja Bender
Chanel Ready to Wear
AW 2014-15
Super-sized, exaggerated ponytails, made from cut strips of couture tweed and silk incorporated into hair pieces created to blend seamlessly with each models natural hair colour.
Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Peter Phillips
Nails: Anny Errandonea
In picture: Cara Delevingne & Karl Lagerfeld
Fendi Ready to Wear
SS2017
A youthful 90’s Skater girl with a myriad of styles from double half up, to single half up, to low ponytails with accessories fashioned from the collection’s footwear and bag hardware.
Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Peter Phillips
In picture: Bella Hadid & Gigi Hadid
Fendi Ready to Wear
SS2017
A youthful 90’s Skater girl with a myriad of styles from double half up, to single half up, to low ponytails with accessories fashioned from the collection’s footwear and bag hardware.
Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Peter Phillips
In picture: HoYeon Jung
“Whaam!”
Lindsey Wixson for Garage Magazine AW 2012
Lindsey Wixson stars as a scorned Pop-Art princess for GARAGE magazine wearing acid hued femme fatale hairstyles, reinterpreting american pop artist Roy Lichtenstein‘s comic book language.
Photography: Nick Knight
Stylist: Katy England
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Petros Petrohilos
Nails: Marian Newman
In picture: Lindsay Wixson
Karlie Kloss for W Magazine
October 2012
A macabre, fairy tale illustration-inspired editorial, featuring Karlie Kloss wearing exaggerated, theatrical, sculptural wigs for the sheer unapologetic fantasy of haute couture.
Photographer: Nick Knight
Stylist: Edward Enninful
Hair: Sam McKnight
Makeup: Val Garland
Nails: Elsa Durrens
In picture: Karlie Kloss
Not able to see the exhibition in person but wanting more BTS looks? Take a look at the limited edition re-issue of Sam's iconic book, Hair by Sam McKnight, and explore some of the most iconic images in popular culture, from Princess Diana's short, slicked- back style, Madonna's Bedtime Stories cover, Tilda Swinton channeling David Bowie, Lady Gaga and countless editorial stories featuring the ultimate model for everywoman, Kate Moss.
Discover The Possibilities for iconic, extravagant hair with our Styling Collection.
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