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Essential Looks 2024 model with short hair with choppy copper streaks wearing a striped outfit

ESSENTIAL LOOKS CHINA EDITION

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Introducing Essential Looks China Edition

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Close-up shot of model with short, platinum blonde hair covering her mouth with her hand

WELCOME TO ESSENTIAL LOOKS CHINA EDITION

With the new China edition of Essential Looks, we see evolving trends in fashion that permeate almost all aspects of our lives. They make their way into lifestyle, influencing our homeware and interior design, inspiring musicians and film directors, becoming commonplace within popular culture.

But as the world of fashion evolves, so too does the realm of hair, embracing fresh expressions that reflect individuality and creativity. This upcoming season, we see an interplay of colours and styles that defy convention, inviting a playful yet sophisticated approach to personal expression.

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STRIPE EPOCH

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Introducing Stripe Epoch trend from Essential Looks China Edition

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STRIPE EPOCH LOOK 1

A DIMENSIONAL AND EDGY LOOK WITH ELECTRIFYING BLUES

This look has been created by colourist Zito Chung (@zitochung) and hairstylist Tiger (@wangshaohu5).

Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short blunt bob and blue accents wearing blue stripe shawl sitting on floor
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Short blunt bob with blue accents looking up wearing a beige a striped top
Essential Looks 2024 Stripe Epoch model with short hair with choppy blue streaks wearing a blue stripe outfit
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short blunt bob and blue accents wearing beige stripe dress sitting on floor facing right

STRIPE EPOCH LOOK 2

A DARING AESTHETIC THAT BRINGS CLASSIC AND MODERN TOGETHER

This look has been created by colourist LeLi (@happy.lee.621) and hairstylist Robbie (@robbie0044).

Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short blunt bob and copper accents wearing beige stripe shawl
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Short blunt bob with copper accents looking down wearing a striped shawl
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Short blunt bob with copper accents looking down wearing a striped shawl
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Short blunt bob with copper accents sat on floor wearing a striped outfit

STRIPE EPOCH LOOK 1

A DIMENSIONAL AND EDGY LOOK WITH ELECTRIFYING BLUES

This look has been created by colourist Zito Chung (@zitochung) and hairstylist Tiger (@wangshaohu5).

Essential Looks 2024 Dream Chaser Look - Model with short tousled blonde hair wearing a white shawl and black jeans
Essential Looks Dream Chaser Look – Blonde tousled, long bob hairstyle side profile
Essential Looks Dream chaser Look – Model with short wavy blonde hair wearing a white shawl with fringe covering eyes
Essential Looks Dream chaser Look – Model with short wavy blonde hair wearing yellow dress facing right

STRIPE EPOCH LOOK 2

A DARING AESTHETIC THAT BRINGS CLASSIC AND MODERN TOGETHER

This look has been created by colourist LeLi (@happy.lee.621) and hairstylist Robbie (@robbie0044).

Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob standing wearing long brown dress
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob wearing brown flowing dress
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob standing wearing brown loose top and jeans
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with peach straight bob and fringe wearing brown flowing top
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DREAM CHASER

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Introducing Dream Chaser trend from Essential Looks China Edition

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DREAM CHASER LOOK 1

BOHEMIAN BLONDE WAVES, CAREFREE SPIRIT

This look has been created by colourist Zito Chung (@zitochung) and hairstylist Longze (@longzehaowen).

Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short blunt bob and copper accents wearing beige stripe shawl
Essential Looks Dream Chaser Look – Blonde tousled, long bob hairstyle side profile
Essential Looks Dream chaser Look – Model with short wavy blonde hair wearing a white shawl with fringe covering eyes and hand over face
Essential Looks Dream chaser Look – Model with short wavy blonde hair wearing yellow dress facing right

DREAM CHASER LOOK 2

SOFT PEACH MEETS INNER FREEDOM

This look has been created by colourist Donglin and hairstylist Ranran (@lxranran).

Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob standing wearing long brown dress
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob standing wearing brown loose top and jeans
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob wearing brown flowing dress
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with peach straight bob and fringe wearing brown flowing top

DREAM CHASER LOOK 1

BOHEMIAN BLONDE WAVES, CAREFREE SPIRIT

This look has been created by colourist Zito Chung (@zitochung) and hairstylist Longze (@longzehaowen).

Essential Looks 2024 Dream Chaser Look - Model with short tousled blonde hair wearing a white shawl and black jeans
Essential Looks Dream Chaser Look – Blonde tousled, long bob hairstyle side profile
Essential Looks Dream chaser Look – Model with short wavy blonde hair wearing a white shawl with fringe covering eyes
Essential Looks Dream chaser Look – Model with short wavy blonde hair wearing yellow dress facing right

DREAM CHASER LOOK 2

SOFT PEACH MEETS INNER FREEDOM

This look has been created by colourist Donglin (@donglin_li) and hairstylist Ranran (@lxranran).

Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob standing wearing long brown dress
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob standing wearing brown loose top and jeans
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with short soft peach bob wearing brown flowing dress
Essential Looks Stripe Epoch Look – Model with peach straight bob and fringe wearing brown flowing top
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ACADEMIC RENEWAL

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Introducing Academic Renewal trend from Essential Looks China Edition

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ACADEMIC RENEWAL LOOK 1

ELEVATED ATTITUDE WITH DARK PURPLE HUES AND LONG HAIR

This look has been created by Colourist LiLe (@happy.lee.621) and Hairstylist Alice (@alicezhou0629).

Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with long plaited deep purple hair full body wearing brown leather jacket and skirt
Essential Looks 2024 model with deep purple straight hair with centre parting wearing tweed jacket
Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with long plaited deep purple hair wearing brown leather jacket looking to the right
Essential Looks 2024 model with deep purple straight hair with centre parting wearing tweed jacket

ACADEMIC RENEWAL LOOK 2

A DISTINCTIVE SENSE OF STYLE WITH TIMELESS ACADEMIA AESTHETICS

This look has been created by colourist Donglin and hairstylist Keino (@keinoyip).

Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model standing with long pastel brown hair with fringe wearing brown leather jacket and beige skirt
Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with hands in pockets with long pastel brown hair with fringe wearing tan leather jacket
Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with hands in pockets with long pastel brown hair with fringe wearing brown leather jacket
Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with hands on hips with long pastel brown hair with fringe wearing tan leather jacket

ACADEMIC RENEWAL LOOK 1

ELEVATED ATTITUDE WITH DARK PURPLE HUES AND LONG HAIR

This look has been created by Colourist LiLe (@happy.lee.621) and Hairstylist Alice (@alicezhou).

Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with long plaited deep purple hair full body wearing brown leather jacket and skirt
Essential Looks 2024 model with deep purple straight hair with centre parting wearing tweed jacket
Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with long plaited deep purple hair wearing brown leather jacket looking to the right
Essential Looks 2024 model with deep purple straight hair with centre parting wearing tweed jacket

ACADEMIC RENEWAL LOOK 2

A DISTINCTIVE SENSE OF STYLE WITH TIMELESS ACADEMIA AESTHETICS

This look has been created by colourist Donglin (@donglin_li) and hairstylist Keino (@keinoyip).

Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model standing with long pastel brown hair with fringe wearing brown leather jacket and beige skirt
Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with hands in pockets with long pastel brown hair with fringe wearing brown leather jacket
Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with hands in pockets with long pastel brown hair with fringe wearing brown leather jacket
Essential Looks Academic Renewal Look – Model with hands on hips with long pastel brown hair with fringe wearing brown leather jacket
ARTIST CREDITS

LIFESTYLE TRENDS MEETS ASIA

Rafi Cheng
@raficheng

Richard Ashforth
@richardashforth

Ranran
@lxranran

Alice Zhou
@alicezhou0629

Zito Chung
@zitochung

Robbie Liu
@robbie0044

Tiger
@wangshaohu5

Longze
@longzehaowen

Casper Yeo
@casperyeo

Keino Yip
@keinoyip

Donglin Li

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