Presenting the best up and coming talent in the industry, GenNext delivers a series of fashion forward runway shows culminating in a show-stopping main act by Redken’s Chris Baran.
Expect to be wowed with shows by The L’Oreal Professionnel iD Artistic team, e salon, The NZ Collaboration, The Art of Hair Creative Team, Giannis Salon, Pivot Point Academy, The Australasian College Broadway, Gen Next Project Team mentored by Sharon Blain and sponsored by Excellent Edges.
Followed by the show stopping Chris Baran, Redken International Artistic Director. Chris is a multi-award winner of Hairdresser of the Year, Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year, Master Hairdresser of the Year, and Educator of the Year in Canada and the U.S.
Chris’s vision for trend shoots, styling and finishing techniques will be bought to life in the usual extraordinary Redken fashion.
Shows include:
LÒreal Professionnel iD Artistic Team
The iD Artistic team is a two year development program where LÒreal Professionnel invites hairdressers from around Australia to audition to be part of a unique and life changing team. These artist are exposed to fashion events, photo shoots and training from industry gurus and mentoring from company ambassadors. In this glamorous show, the past id Artist team joins forces with the newest team to demonstrate their talents. They will not only blow you away with their show but give you a taste of what the next generation of hairdressers will offer the future of this industry – not to be missed!
The Art of Hair presents Doll House
The Art of Hair will take you on a journey to an outrageous quirky place that is Doll House. Be enthralled by a handcrafted show that magnifies the fantasy world of a toy maker’s workshop. A combination of hair textures and exaggerated shapes compliments colourful, playful contemporary hair to bring a magical touch to an extremely eccentric world.
é SALON presents Collective by Lisa Muscat
Delve into the award-winning looks, and learn what drives one of Australia’s bright young stars, as é SALON presents Collective by Lisa Muscat. A fusion of key looks from each of the award-winning é SALON collections, Collective will give an insight into why é SALON has had such an impact on global hair fashion, and why Lisa Muscat is at the forefront of this creative force, pushing the boundaries for the next generation. Collective will expose the creative vision unique to é SALON, and the rising star that is Lisa Muscat.
NZ Collaboration - Me, Raven & Blaze presents Nocturnal
Featuring Sydney contemporary Dance troupe 'Twisted Element Dance Company' The story is based around Sisters of the Night playing in the moonlit forest following their mother, the midnight sky 'Aurora'.
The Australasian College Broadway presents Tribute to Grace Jones
With her forceful presence, intimidating beauty and unique persona, Grace Jones was a strong woman who embraced her uniqueness. Her evocative, innovative and iconic look continues to influence and inspire the fashion and entertainment industries of today.