Tomihiro Kono: the artist who reinvents hair looks

March 31, 2020 at 04:04 p.m.

 

Tomihiro Kōno japanese stylist, creator of headwear and wig maker, defines his style as Gothic and romantic with which he goes beyond his own limits.

He finds inspiration in nature and everything that surrounds him, so he seeks that his proposals surprise and innovate.

After practicing haircutting techniques for 10 years in Japan, he moved to London.

In this new stage of his life, Tomihiro Kono began working as a session stylist and made his first head accessories, always looking for a style that distinguished him.

Since 2013 he has lived in New York, he is known for his outstanding work with designers such as Jil Sander and Junya Watanabe

In April 2017 he published his first book Head Prop Studies 2013-2016

Later, Tomihiro Kono turned his career into making wigs.

In his new book People 111, the artist examines the properties of hair to shape identity.

She has exhibited her wigs in interactive exhibits.

Tomihiro continues to push the boundaries as a resourceful and cutting-edge hairstylist and headwear stylist.

Did you know that?

In Japan, she visited Kanasugi, a traditional beauty salon where she learned the techniques of the geishas, ​​with which she perfected her hairstyles.

 

My wigs are artifacts to encourage and encourage continuous transformation. So, ask who you want to be, choose your wig and enter your new life.

 

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