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Dior Homme: Smooth, slicked back hair, by hairstylist Paul Hanlon, goes a long way at Dior Homme
S/S 2011 Menswear Collections, Paris: grooming trends
S/S 2011 Menswear Collections, Paris: grooming trends
Dior Homme: Designer Kris Van Assche’s futuristic vision of the Dior man called for flawless skin, courtesy of make-up artist Aaron de Mey
Dior Homme: In contrast to the billowing silhouettes on the runway, the sophisticated, minimalist look was even more effective
Dries Van Noten: To complement the idiosyncratic references to 1970s street culture showcased on Dries Van Noten’s runway, hairstylist Paul Hanlon looked to London ska boys and skinheads for inspiration
Dries Van Noten: Hair was polished yet tough, thanks to rounded fringes sweeping severely across the forehead
Dries Van Noten: The overall look was youthful with a hint of European elegance
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf’s Spring 2011 collection loosely referenced Hollywood stars from the 1940s holidaying in Biarritz
Viktor & Rolf: Heavily textured hair still managed to look polished, thanks to the stylings of hairstylist, Christoph Hasenbein
Viktor & Rolf: Make-up artist Victor Alvarez gave models lightly bronzed skin, recalling Hollywood’s glory days
Dunhill: Using Bumble & Bumble products, hairstylist James Rowe conjured up a smart style that’s far from rigid to represent the new relaxed Dunhill man
Dunhill: Make-up maestro Peter Phillips gave models a natural, healthy look that’s fresh from walking in the countryside
Dunhill: The overall look complements designer Kim Jones’ inspiration: Roger Fry and the artsy Bloomsbury set
John Galliano: Always one to put on a show, John Galliano’s version of Charlie Chaplin could not have been more on the money
John Galliano: The conventional film noir look is brought into the 21st century, thanks to rumpled hair, smoky eyes and gleaming skin
John Galliano: Wet-look curls make a comeback for Spring 2011
Jean Paul Gaultier: Backstage, the team helmed by make-up artist Carole Colambani and hairstylist Delphine Corteille kept photographs of YSL to hand as references
Jean Paul Gaultier: No prizes for guessing whom Gaultier reincarnated this season - Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech circa 1970
Jean Paul Gaultier: Textured hair was key, some models wore glossy, tousled locks, while others worked a more edgy, natural look to match Gaultier’s Moroccan inspiration
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci: To match Riccardo Tisci’s black and white exploration of lust and piety, faces were given an ethereal touch of pink on the eyes and lips
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci: Models were a perfect picture of austerity
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci: Hair was close-cropped or scraped back
Hermes: The Spring 2011 Hermes man was the epitome of modern luxury
Hermes: A little light grooming was all that was needed to underscore the collection’s quiet elegance
Hermes: Tousled, feathery manes gave models a relaxed, Mediterranean vibe
Kris Van Assche: It was all about getting down and dirty at Kris Van Assche, whose workwear-influenced collection inspired this rebellious look
Kris Van Assche: … while hair was tousled with pin-up worthy nonchalance
Kris Van Assche: … while hair was tousled with pin-up worthy nonchalance
Lanvin: Lanvin models worked edgy, windswept hair to coincide with the collection’s energetic feel
Lanvin: Skin was kept light and ethereal to further emphasise the sense of movement
Lanvin: Mirroring the textural, unfinished quality of the clothing, the look was sophisticated, yet not too polished
Paul Smith: Paul Smith traded in his signature Sixties’ Mod for dirtier,1970s rock this season
Paul Smith: Models were reincarnated as rock and rollers, with a modern twist
Paul Smith: Hair was voluminous and slightly shiny for an authentic, grungy feel
Raf Simons: Paul Hanlon worked his hair magic once more, giving models’ mops an innocent, easy texture
Raf Simons: Fresh, luminous skin was the perfect foil to Simons’ predominantly white collection
Raf Simons: No one does avant-garde like Raf Simons, his collections are never contrived
Rick Owens: Androgyny was the order of day at Rick Owens
Rick Owens: Models were imbued with a post-apocalyptic austerity and serenity
Rick Owens: Hair by Luigi, make-up by Aaron de Mey
Louis Vuitton: At Louis Vuitton, a new take on the global traveller resulted in this glamorous, slicked back ruffled coif by hairstylist Shon
Louis Vuitton: Make-up artist Sil Bruinsma gave models’ skin a glow with a hint of colour
Louis Vuitton: Marc Jacobs’ personal tattoo artist, Scott Campbell, turned classic LV prints and animals from the Chinese zodiac into intricate bodyart
Walter Van Bierendonck: In contrast to his playful collection, complete with frills and ruffles, Walter Van Bierendonck’s models were kept looking as natural as possible
Walter Van Bierendonck: Models were the epitome of masculinity, sporting freshly shorn hair
Walter Van Bierendonck: The designer’s fearless approach has won him numerous fans, including Rei Kawakubo
Yves Saint Laurent: Stefano Pilati also paid tribute to the 1970s vision of Yves Saint Laurent, opting for a pared back, yet sophisticated take on the icon
Yves Saint Laurent: The pale complexions worked well with the relaxed, androgynous silhouettes that went down the runway
Yves Saint Laurent: Make-up by Carole Colambani, hair by Delphine Corteille