Backstage at the Rolando Santana Show during Fashion Week 2011, Patrick was gathering a model’s hair into a high ponytail and talking about the Sixties. “For his Fall and Winter collection, Rolando was inspired by the abstract paintings of Philip Guston, done in the late 1960’s,” he explained, “and I think his Spring and Summer clothing still has a real 60’s influence to it. To capture that same feel, I want the hair to be more graphic and controlled.”
Rolando Santana’s Spring Collection was about vintage whites, golds and champagnes and flowing silk chiffron and cotton. The clothing was elegant but ethereal, the models were all glow and gossamer, and Patrick’s styling was decidedly feminine. When finished, his ponytail showed off plenty of height on top, with a flirty flip on the ends for a 60’s finish—and a finesse that’s totally of the moment.
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