INFRINGE in Japan インフリンジ
Neon hair comes to life at night in Shinjuku, Tokyo










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Credits
Photography Anthony Mascolo & Panos Damaskinidis
Video Antonio Celotto
Hair Hidetoshi Saiga & Gen Itoh
Make-up Pat Mascolo
Colourist Shunichi Nakoshi, Makoto Iwaya, Shota Akaoka
Hair Assistant Shinsuke Kato, Kota Nanbu, Yui Tateno
Stylist Soichiro Kobayashi
Models Nanami Iwao, Kaori Torii, Saya Bellamy, Akane Watanabe
Special Thanks Masanobu Nakamura, Takanori Kuzuo, Yusuke Korenaga, Tetsu Itoh
Neon Mane-ia: Extreme close-ups of dye on hair
Photographer Roneil Chavez transforms strokes of neon dye on hair into a series of bold, abstract images
Inside the sugary Harajuku salon dedicated to all things ‘cute’
Based around ‘kawaii’, the Japanese concept for cuteness, Candye Syrup specialises in pastels and rainbow hair
Cult Hair: Kate. ‘My hair is just another thing to make colourful’
Kate Moross’s ‘Double rainbow’ shot by INFRINGE
A rare look at the creation of a traditional hairstyle of a Geiko-in-training
INFRINGE documents the elusive dressing ritual of a Maiko in Kyoto, Japan
The Art of Scissor Making
A look inside the Japanese workshop crafting some of the sharpest hairdressing scissors in the industry
Nise 偽
Alberto Maria Colombo captures Shingo Shibata’s fantastical synthetic wig designs, interpreted from Japanese manga drawings
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INFRINGE ISSUE #3 OUT NOW!
Filled with brand new and exclusive content, INFRINGE Issue #3 is a visual feast of art, design, beauty and fashion, all based around the theme of hair. Choose from 5 different covers, each created exclusively for Issue #3
Curiouser and Curiouser
Alice in Wonderland’s fantasy hair is reimagined in this collaboration between Erika Astrid and Evanie Frausto
Neea Kuurne crafts a beautifully unsettling series featuring hair
The mastermind behind the popular lip art Instagram account creates an exclusive set of images centred around hair
Future Wave
Explore a splash of whimsy from New York creative duo Joseph Paradiso & Yuki
Shapeshifters
Evoking the flow and movement of sea creatures, Tricia Field plays with volume and textures in this story by Fernando Gómez
Fenêtres et Bords
Soft silhouettes are brought to life in angular light in this story by Kay Sukumar and Fabio Vivan
eXoChromatic
With their new project, Anthony and Pat Mascolo again collaborate with performance artist Bre Lembitz in exploring recurring and haunting hairdresser truths
Unnatural Nature
Janine Ker's hair art emulates nature’s colours and patterns in this sun-drenched tale by Alex Black
Chrysalis
Graffiti-painted wig art by Josh Mascolo forms the starting point for this kaleidoscopic series shot by Anthony Mascolo
Acid Twins
Olivier Rose and Andre Cueto Saavedra evoke the 90s in this neon-tinged story
Quantum Dreams
David PD Hyde creates a playful story inspired by the wave and particle properties of light, with hair by Asahi Sano
Hair Club for Men
The definition of ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ hair is turned on its head in this playful tale by Kristiina Wilson and William Blair
Paper Cut
Artist Alma Haser transforms Ryuta Saiga's hairstyles into her signature handwoven collages
I Can Be Anyone, I Can Do Anything
The real bodies of Isshehungry and Creepy Yeeha are transformed into immersive cloud-uploadable avatars in this story by Sylwana Zybura
I’m Not Crazy, My Reality Is Just Different To Yours
Shingo Shibata conjures a series of fantastical hair scenarios in this story by Alberto Maria Colombo
Metamorphosis As Protection
Franco Schicke captures elegantly sculpted shapes by Nacho Sarube
What Do You Wanna Be When You Grow Up?
Exploring a child’s perspective on beauty, hairstylist Ayoe Nissen creates a series of looks together with her seven year old daughter
Chroma: An Ode to J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
This vibrant photo series by Medina Dugger celebrates the art of Nigerian hair culture
INFRINGE in Japan インフリンジ
Neon hair comes to life at night in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Visions of Tomorrow
Jivomir Domoustchiev balances the sculptural elements of his garments with raw, undone hair in his latest collection
Photographer Alex Black on the satisfaction of shooting hair
“I love working with hair. For me it feels like the last space in fashion photography that is still innovative.”
Pigment
Andrea Zvadova's delicate portrait series of individuals with albinism celebrates the elements that make us unique
Show Pieces
The transformative power of hair is laid bare in this wig story by Roger Cho and Markus Lambert
Dry Line
Claus Troelsgaard and Line Bille merge elements of contemporary style with flashbacks to previous decades
Teenage Years
Joanna Hüttner Lemoine captures Kevin Roux’s interpretation of classic shapes on modern teenagers
Not Quite There
Serena Becker finds beauty in the little details
The Vlada Project
Jean Baptiste Santens draws on hair influences old and new to visualise the stylistic expression of today’s gender-free youth
Shapeshifter
Created by Swiss hairstylist Olivier Schawalder and shot by Olivier Rose, the hairpieces take inspiration from the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it
Pretty Vacant: A self-portrait series by hairstylist Jake Gallagher
Shot by Millicent Hailes, this striking series interprets the influences of punk through extreme hair and make-up
Where I Belong
Paying homage to the anarchic DIY cuts of the 70s and 80s, Anthony & Pat Mascolo collaborate on this exclusive INFRINGE hair story
Lose Your Illusion
Lorenzo Sampaolesi merges layers of intoxicating colour with sculptural fashion by Jivomir Domoustchiev
Betty Blue: Elizabeth Jane Bishop captured by Boy/Girl
Hairstylist Mark Francome Painter reworks cinematic waves in this collaboration with photography duo Boy/Girl
Nuit Ablaze 夜の炎上
Hair pieces are manipulated to resemble rock formations in Nuit Ablaze 夜の炎上 by Studio Peripetie
Nise 偽
Alberto Maria Colombo captures Shingo Shibata’s fantastical synthetic wig designs, interpreted from Japanese manga drawings
Aurora Borealis
Saturated in intoxicating colour, Heath Grout captures sculptural shapes by designer Jivomir Domoustchiev in this story inspired by the northern lights
Lusha Alic captures everyday hair accessories in a new light
More is more in this exclusive INFRINGE collaboration featuring hair by Jake Gallagher
INFRINGE reworks Select Verve Best of British
INFRINGE reworks Anthony Mascolo's images from Select Verve Best of British
INFRINGE X NEVS: Un-judged, un-retouched, unadulterated
INFRINGE teams up with Nevs Models at this anti-casting
Save and Survive: Milo Black documents punks and skinheads at Gosha Rubchinskiy’s AW16 show
With an uncompromising aesthetic heavily influenced by Russian youth culture, Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy is fast achieving cult status
Georgie: Bold and riotous style by Anthony & Pat Mascolo
Bold and riotous style by Anthony & Pat Mascolo
Anna: Sharp lines and layered colour by Anthony & Pat Mascolo
Sharp lines and layered colour by Anthony & Pat Mascolo
Planet Beauty
Evanie + George present a host of vintage-tinged alien characters in this extraterrestrial tale
Wet Paint
Malorie Shmyr's colourful close-ups capture hair in staggering detail
Bluebell
Exploring the transformative power of hair, Luke Benson and Christel Lundqvist create two polar opposite looks in this story captured by Alex Barron-Hough
Summer of ‘89
Eugenia Güeto Gómez and Diane Betties revisit the 80s with a modern spin on the most memorable styles of the decade
Agave
Curls are the protagonist in this story by Alizee Omaly and Anita Bujoli
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Vivien Lawson’s faded pastel blue waves are captured by Markus Lambert
Born in Xixax
An ode to punk icon Nina Hagen, by Erika Astrid and Kazuhide Katahira
The Flora
The shapes and textures of the natural world are interpreted as hair sculptures in this story by Marina Roy and Albert Plekhov
Yeneme
Hair and body are morphed into strange and sensual shapes in this stripped-back tale by Takayuki Shibata and Takashi Murata
Harajuku: A Hair Story
Alex Black’s short film chronicles eye-catching hair on the streets of Tokyo
Dazzled
Emmanuel Giraud and Jean Baptiste Santens embrace retro styling in this evocative tribute to the 80s
Aphelion
Pablo Kuemin and Daniel Archer collaborate on a wig series with intergalactic inspirations
Girl on the Train
Kayt Webster-Brown captures artfully dishevelled styles by James Oxley in this story, which reimagines hair in transit
Tuft
Andrea Zvadova transforms the contours and colours of hair into undiscovered worlds in this collaboration with Kieran Tudor
Hair takes centre stage in this quirky series
Hair is placed into a number of surreal scenarios in this story by Spanish art duo I’m Blue I’m Pink
Wondrous Field
Regality is mixed with fantasy in this modern fairytale by JC Verona and Paris France
VEIL
In Anthony & Pat Mascolo's INFRINGE Issue #2 cover editorial, hair is used to conceal and reveal
Don’t Keep Me Waiting
Based on the different stages of a salon visit, Oskar Gyllenswärd transforms mundane moments into a painterly tableaux
The Art of Hair
Hair reigns supreme in this collaborative project between hairdresser Marina Roy and photographer Albert Plehov
Infinite Shapes in a Confined Space
Koji Ichikawa’s dynamic hair creations captured by Alberto Maria Colombo
Haven’t You Noticed (I’m A Star)
Andres Burgos channels the resurgence of the 80s in this story inspired by New York’s Club Kids
Something To Uplift
Shunsuke Meguro combines classical and contemporary hair elements in this story by Jessica Ross
Nine Pound Shadow
Magdalena Kmiecik explores the theme of hair through fur as a body covering
Fearless // Reckless
Anthony & Pat Mascolo's short film dramatises the act of the haircut
ASOS unveils campaign showcasing a myriad of colourful hairstyles
We speak to the hairstylist behind ‘Go Play’, the new beauty line from ASOS
Enlight: To Be Reborn
A story inspired by the shapes, textures and ornaments used to represent the hair of virgins and noble women of the Renaissance
Trace the Skyline
Panos Damaskinidis photographs artist Bre Lembitz, with hair by Anthony Mascolo
Waldmännchen: Forest forms are merged with hair in this elegant still life series
Creating playful characters out of simple elements, the sculptures are photographed in rich autumnal hues by Serena Becker, with hair by Susanne Lichtenegger
Chelsea Girl
An ode to 70s DIY style, Leksi sports a feather cut as she journeys along London King’s Road, the former epicentre of punk culture
Close Crop
Short is sweet in this stripped back hair story by Anthony Mascolo
Lack of Inspiration
The go-to style during a bad hair day, braids are mixed with coloured silk in this story by Fredrik Wannerstedt
Prelude
Through a series of fantastical and ominous images, photographer Eliška Kyselková visualises the destructive effects of human actions on our natural world
Black Magic Woman
BOY/GIRL create a modern and magical hair story inspired by shamanic culture
Future Youth
Heath Grout captures chopped wigs, braids and neon twists by Akos Bodi and Marco Iafrate
RGB / Latex Future
Anthony & Pat Mascolo collaborate on a series of bold sculptural looks with London designer Jivomir Domoustchiev
Rinse + Repeat: This is not how I woke up, but it’s how I look now
Photography duo Boy/Girl collaborate with hairstylist Mark Francome Painter on this exclusive editorial
Crawler: India Grove catches a winter bug
INFRINGE adorns model India Grove with a selection of unusual accessories
Layered Sheers: Intricate weaving and layered textures by Amit Abraham
Heath Grout captures intricate weaving and layered textures by Amit Abraham
Born: The latest looks for Bad Apple Hair by Aid Tams
Alex Barron-Hough captures hairdresser Aid Tams's looks for Bad Apple Hair
Replicant Gel: referencing Blade Runner and Ex-Machina in this android inspired story
Heath Grout references Blade Runner and Ex-Machina in this android inspired story
Pagan Poetry: Feral beauty explored by Adriana Papaleo and Dave Krysl
Feral beauty explored by Adriana Papaleo and Dave Krysl