Behind the scenes with Yesmin at Paris and Milan Fashion Week

Before the first model steps onto the runway, there’s a team backstage getting every detail ready. Recently, our Artistic Director Yesmin O’Brien was among them, working behind the scenes at Fashion Week in Paris and Milan.

Away from her usual spot at seanhanna Worcester Park, Yesmin worked on three shows, each with a very different approach to the hair.

Three shows, three different looks

In Milan, Yesmin worked on beehives for Antonio Marras, bringing volume and sculpted shape to the runway. It’s a style that takes careful preparation, with structure and balance playing a big part in the finished look.

Over in Paris, the direction changed. For Carven, Yesmin worked on wet looks, with a finish that made texture and shine central to the styling.

Then came ponytails for Ottolinger. A familiar hairstyle, but in a runway setting, the placement, shape and finish all become part of the designer’s wider vision.

Yesmin shared backstage photographs along the way, giving us a glimpse of the work that happens before the audience sees the finished result.

Bringing the inspiration home

Working across different shows is an opportunity to explore ideas, techniques and textures beyond the everyday salon appointment. For Yesmin, that experience sits alongside her work with clients and the team at Worcester Park.

You might not be booking in for a runway beehive, but an understanding of shape, proportion and texture matters just as much when creating a style you’ll wear every day.

We loved seeing what Yesmin got up to in Paris and Milan. Take a look through her backstage pictures for a closer look.