With Francesco Risso presenting a visual commentary on climate change that coincided with today’s global climate strikes, the multidisciplinary hair artist made a point of furthering the designer’s sustainability narrative. Demonstrating his inventive technical skill, d’Ys crafted an assemblage of clay-slicked, floral-bedecked updos, which inspired awe as they floated above the floral painting–motif jackets, mermaid frocks, and appliqué knit gowns coming down the runway.
“Flowers can be very romantic, but this is not meant to be romantic—these are strong women,” said d’Ys, applying an array of antiqued flowers to the dark, ceiling-bound lengths of model Jess Maybury. “Every element is connected for the Marni woman,” d’Ys said with a smile. “She’s a real character.” And better yet: one with an environmental message that cannot be ignored.