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Day 3: Hair by Sam McKnight

published on 3 November 2016

This month's Tumblr takeover celebrates the opening of the new exhibition, Hair by Sam McKnight at Somerset House. For day three, McKnight's creative researcher Myles Grimsdale explores some of the hair stylist's professional collaborations.

This month's Tumblr takeover celebrates the opening of the new exhibition, Hair by Sam McKnight at Somerset House. For day three, McKnight's creative researcher Myles Grimsdale explores some of the hair stylist's professional collaborations.

‘Couture in Colour’, British Vogue October 1995. Shot by Nick Knight and styled by Lucinda Chambers. This was the first time Sam worked with Nick starting a long working relationship. Shalom Harlow looks absolutely stunning with hair piled up high on her head. - Myles Grimsdale, Creative researcher for Sam McKnight
‘Sweet Escape’, W Magazine October 2012, shot by Nick Knight and styled by Edward Enninful. Karlie Kloss transformed into a romantic fantasy with different wigs for every shot. A breathtaking shoot. - Myles Grimsdale, Creative researcher for Sam McKnight
‘Whaam!’, Garage Magazine 2012. Shot by Nick Knight and styled by Katy England. A pop art Lichtenstein painting come to life, bold and beautiful in coloured wigs. - Myles Grimsdale, Creative researcher for Sam McKnight
Kate Moss for i-D Magazine in 2002, shot by Emma Summerton. Sam and Kate’s collaborations go back to the beginning of her career, usually known for his done/undone hair for Kate, this time he put her in a choppy blond wig and let Kate do what she does best, pure sex appeal. - Myles Grimsdale, Creative researcher for Sam McKnight
‘Born This Way’ shoot with Lady Gaga 2011. Sam and Gaga worked together a couple of times before he introduced her to Nick Knight. They went on to collaborate on several projects, including the 'Born This Way’ video directed by Nick. An extremely experimental and creative period for the singer, with hand dyed wigs created by Sam. - Myles Grimsdale, Creative researcher for Sam McKnight
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Celebrating the opening of the new exhibition, Hair by Sam McKnight, McKnight's archivist Tory Turk post some of the highlight's of the hair stylist's career on the SHOWstudio Tumblr.
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