O&M teamed up with Carla Zampatti for the renowned fashion line’s 60^th anniversary, ushering in Australian Fashion Week 2025 at the opening show on May 12 by honouring six decades of the brand’s pioneering influence and legacy. With Pauline McCabe at the helm as Hair Director, the brand created edgy hair looks on 60 models.

“This is an iconic collection for Carla Zampatti, a celebration of 60 years of timeless style, with 60 models showcasing exquisite garments, and sophisticated design. The hair brings out the designs, making the looks feel youthful with a bit of edginess, but still paying homage to the brand,” Pauline shared.

A very deep side part with a bold flip over the side and a soft bend through the ends marked the hair brief, in what Pauline described as a “luxe, polished look with a bit of edge”.

“For our look we used O&M Atonic Thickening Spritz, and we used this to create texture in the hair and give it some thickening, directional control through the roots. We then blended PS Balm with O&M Frizzy Logic Shine Serum to smooth the cuticle and add a refined finish,” Pauline shared. “We create a deep side part hair look, it has a slightly masculine feel. It’s got a bit of edginess, tucked behind the ear and dropping over the eye. We enhanced each model’s natural texture from the cheekbones down and locked in the style with O&M C-Spray. For final touches, we finished with O&M Original Queenie Firm Hold Hairspray to keep everything in place.”

Carla Zampatti’s unique blend of Italian heritage and modern Australian aesthetics has transformed the fashion industry since 1965, and the Ubiquity collection celebrates that elegance, craftmanship and sense of empowerment for the Carla Zampatti woman.

“Ubiquity celebrates Carla Zampatti’s expansive presence, in professional and personal spheres, in memories and milestones, and across Australia’s fashion and cultural landscapes. The show not only honours our founder Carla Zampatti, but also celebrates the women, designers, and industry leaders who carry her vision forward,” said Alexander Schuman, CEO of Carla Zampatti.

“We wanted to make a bold statement to mark our 60^th anniversary. This brand has become part of Australia’s fashion story, shaped by the extraordinary women who wear our designs and the creative community we’re proud to work alongside. As a second-generation fashion house, it’s an honour to celebrate this legacy while recognising that it has always been a shared one, built in collaboration, and carried forward together.”

Get the look:

• Step one: Create a deep side part using a tail comb at the arch of the eyebrow, then apply O&M Atonic Thickening Spritz.
• Step two: Blow-dry smooth and flat through the crown for a sleek shape.
• Step three: From the cheekbone down, use a large tong to create a soft bend.
• Step four: Mix O&M Frizzy Logic Shine Serum with PS Balm and press into hair to smooth flyaways and add shine.
• Step five: Tuck hair behind the left ear and secure with flat clips.
• Step six: Finish with O&M C-Spray through ends for texture, and set the look with O&M Original Queenie Firm Hold Hairspray.

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