Sassoon Academy Hot Rod AW12 Collection

This season’s collection draws inspiration from Karl Heinz Weinbergers images of stylishly disaffected teenage rebellion. The quiff is a jumping off point for innovation, streamlined shapes are elongated from front to back then broken up into irregular texture. Colours are monochromatic and flame shaped, echoing 50s customized cars. Tones are graduated from strong to soft to give the illusion of slicked-back pomade. It’s a bold take on an iconic fifties look.