FASHION + STYLE D & M’S DANNY PATO - A FINALIST FOR NZ HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR CONGRATULATIONS TO D&M HAIR DESIGN’S DANNY PATO, WHO WAS announced at the end of March as a finalist for the Hair Expo Awards New Zealand hairdresser of the Year, 2011. In their 26th year, the Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Awards recognise all aspects of hair industry excellence, from creativity, to colour, to business achievement, in Australia and New Zealand. Last year the d&m team was the first ever from New Zealand to get a top-four placing in the Salon Team of the Year category of these hairdressing ‘Oscars’. Danny entered the competition with his latest collection “Avant Goddess”, shot in collaboration with photographer Craig Owen, with styling by Barry Betham and makeup by Aimie Fiebig. “The collection was inspired by iconic women who are or were a goddess of their time. There are references to Greek mythology and astrology, and the overall look is utterly glam! I’m really happy with the way it’s turned out, and hope to bring the crown back to Ponsonby from Sydney!” says Danny. Other New Zealand finalists are Jock Robson and Sara Allsop (Dharma) and Mana Dave (Blaze) - New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year category; Joshua Ansell (Dharma) - Apprentice/student of the Year category, and Servilles Academy - Educational Organisation of the Year. The winners will be announced at a red carpet gala dinner in Sydney’s Darling Harbour on 13 June. D&M HAIR DESIGN, 5 Redmond Street T: 09 376 3666 www.dandm.co.nz
LIZ MITCHELL, SERA LILLY AND YVONNE BENNETTI’S BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE BRIDAL GOWNS were seen on the runway under the copper dome at Auckland Museum, as part of New Zealand’s inaugural Bridal Fashion Week held in early April. Produced by the inimitable Amanda Bransgrove and with models from her Surrey Crescent-based Monarch Models, a total of 17 designers participated. Internationally acclaimed designers Cymbeline (Paris) and Ruben Perlotti (Barcelona) headlined the schedule, and awarded Whitecliffe college student Samantha Wainstein with the Young Bridal Designer of the Year award. There’s a definite gearing up in bridal fashion in Ponsonby. Tutta Bella on Jervois Road has been sold. Sera Lilly opened a by-appointment-only bridal salon on the first floor of her store in mid-April and we hear it’s immensely busy. Yvonne Bennetti’s dedicated salon is due to open mid-May, offering both off the rack and made-to-measure gowns. (JULIE ROULSTON) PN
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photography: Norrie Montgomery www.thealist.co.nz
PONSONBY DESIGNERS AT BRIDAL FASHION WEEK
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