Collection of the day: roma by mary alamine

Roma is the latest collection by Mary Alamine, inspired by the nomadic nature of travellers across the globe. "Gypsies consider themselves free which is why they don't tie themselves to a territory or homeland, nor are they bound to the one their ancestors migrated from," says Mary. "Today you will find them scattered around the globe but the majority of the population are found in Europe, America and the Middle East." "To highlight the essence of this roaming lifestyle, it was important to encourage movement in the hair and a carefree approach to styling. I worked with the hair allowing it to be unrestricted and wind-blown. The incorporation of the braids and strong textures captures an individualised, bohemian influence, yet with a modern day twist. Working with both shorter and longer styles and showing off the strong lines and disconnections in the hair was a freedom in itself. "Their styling and abundance of colour, which is such a dominant feature of the Gypsy culture, heavily influenced my collection. To me, the free flowing, diaphanous fabrics and textures together with the raw almost undone hairstyles represent cultural freedom and they are a definite way of expressing personality and individuality."

Roma by Mary Alamine

[hji-gallery-legacy] Hair: Mary Alamine Makeup: Rachel Montgomery Styling: Leticia Dare Photographer: David Mannah Salon: Royals Hair & Beauty