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november 02, 2016 - Somerset House

HAIR by Sam McKnight - a major exhibition celebrating the master hairstylist

2 NOV 2016 - 12 MAR 2017
OPEN DAILY
LATE OPENINGS WED, THU & FRI

EMBANKMENT GALLERIES, SOUTH WING

HAIR by Sam McKnight is a major exhibition celebrating the remarkable 40-year career of the master hairstylist.

Featuring iconic #fashion photographs, couture garments, wigs, film and audio installations, the exhibition unveils the creative process behind the craft of hair styling and collaborations with designers, photographers, stylists and make-up artists to create some of the most recognisable images in contemporary culture.

Sam McKnight has created some of fashion's most recognisable styles, such as Princess Diana's slicked back bob, Tilda Swinton channeling David Bowieand Kate Moss's trademark 'done/undone' look. He has created over 190 Vogue covers internationally, and styled models, stars and musicians ranging from Linda Evangelista to Cara DelevigneCate Blanchett to Uma Thurman, and Lady Gaga to Björk.

Hair and #fashion react to and reflect the moods and events of our times, and HAIR by Sam McKnight catalogues the transformative nature of hair within the image.

THE OUTNET.COM, home to over 350 designers at up to 75% off, is proud to sponsor the LATES sessions for HAIR by Sam McKnight. As a special treat to celebrate the exhibition's launch, enjoy an exclusive 10% off selected styles at THE OUTNET using code SAMMCKNIGHT10 at the checkout*.

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