No styling tips to be gleaned from this book, but we are still entranced. By CARINA KOH
No styling tips to be gleaned from this book, but we are still entranced. By CARINA KOH
To call Bob Recine a hairstylist is a little... inappropriate. Yes, the American coiffeur has created hairstyles for some of Hollywood’s biggest names – think Angelina Jolie and Tilda Swinton – but his real talent lies in crafting avant-garde, sculptural hairstyles that won’t look out of place in an art museum. This is, after all, the man behind some of Lady Gaga’s elaborate headdresses. Bob Recine: Alchemy of Beauty ($103.80, at major bookshops) gives us a glimpse into the inner workings of his mind by showcasing his original artworks and creations – including his incredible sketches, paintings and sculptures – topped off with beautiful photography by the likes of famed photographers Mario Sorrenti and Steven Sebring. One of the more memorable photographs: that of model Tanya Dziahileva sporting a series of gravity-defying topknots stacked on top of one another. This book is a masterpiece that will keep anyone entertained for hours.
