Fashion week insiders: valerie benavides
Published
18th Sep 2011
by rachael
Name: Valerie Benavides
Position/Salon: Brooks and brooks, senior stylist
What are the five key items/products in your kit you couldn't survive without?
- Tail comb,
- Mason and Pearson brush
- Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo
- Batiste Dry Shampoo
- Haberdashery roll of elastic
What trends are you predicting for A/W 2012?
We will see more colour in hair. In terms of styling, clean ponytails with over-exaggerated tails.
What was your favourite show last season?
I loved Mulberry. I really liked the exaggerated Brigit Bardot beehives with those pastel colored pieces.
What's your favourite trend for S/S 2012?
The sorbet/ice cream tones that are coming through.
Three top tips for getting involved with session work?
- Assist as much as you can
- Always test and shoot
- Persistence... Keep talking to agencies to get on the shows
Top London Fashion Week post-show hangout?
Amici Mei on kingsland road does amazing food and Bejing Dumpling in Chinatown, has the best Chinese in London.
