June 2010 ArtWalk “HairStory”

Studio Mantra Hair Salon – Eugene’s venture to Eugene’s First Friday ArtWalk, the innovative stylists of Studio Mantra decided to go historical, with a modern twist. From the renaissance period to Victorian, the 20’s, 40’s, and 50’s, our models donned their “do’s” for the art appreciate crowd. Costuming designed specifically for this event by Mitra Chester of Deluxe and Kitsch completed their looks. Captured by photographer, Richard Roman, these stunning beauties could have been from another era, or maybe just stylishly now……
We love that the Lane Arts Council has recognized hairstyling as an art, and allowed Studio Mantra to be the forerunner of our community to present HairArt.

First Friday Art Walk

Hairstyling is an art… right? Gwynne McLaughlin and the stylists of Studio Mantra in Eugene, OR think it should be. So they approached the director of Eugene’s First Friday Art Walk, a monthly walking tour of galleries and businesses that showcase artists’ work, about becoming a part of the show. Studio Mantra called their contribution to the event HairArt, and McLaughlin encouraged her talented stylists to go all out. The looks they created for the evening ran the gamut from elegant to outrageous. A photo shoot of models during the event by photographer Dmitri Von Klein of Monvita Photography added an edgy fashion vibe, as well as a participatory air that ArtWalkers enjoyed. “It was kind of ‘art in progress’” says McLaughlin. “It was a great opportunity for our stylists to do some really creative work. And it was an opportunity for us to invite the community in.”

As seen in

Fun, Funky Fundraiser Fashion Show at Jo Feds!

Food for Lane County Benefit fashion show models.

Fashion, courtesy of Buffalo Exchange and BoardSports.

A great time was had by Model, Hairdresser, and Audience alike and all for a great cause! Thanks too all for making this event a great success and a blast as well.