Contemporary Volume and Padding

Having looked at Elizabethan Hairstyles that demonstrate use of volume and padding i decided to do some research in to contemporary looks that use this techniques and also reference the elizabethan era.

The first example seen below is a still from Alexander McQueen's A/W show in 2007. Many of the hairstyles in this catwalk referenced the elizabethan era for example the way the hair has been parted centrally and manipulated in to two domes shapes on the top of the head is very reminiscent of the symmetrical styles seen on Elizabeth I. However, this version is made more contemporary though by being a little less structured and more haphazard looking. the domes, which I image have been backcombed and formed around padding, aren't symmetrical and there are a lot of fly away hairs. I personally really like the overall effect, I think it looks very high fashion and adds intrigue. 

McQueen 2007 A/W Runway
http://tinyurl.com/pyjtmm4

 The next example is an editorial image from Vogue. The Image features Lily Cole was heavily waved hair in two fairly symmetrical looking domes on the side of the head. like elizabethan styles the hair has had texture put in to it most likely through the use of heated tongs and then has been manipulated in to an extravagant shape around the head. This look differs from traditional elizabethan styles as the two domes of hair are actually on the side of the head, covering the ears, so the top of the hairstyle is almost a line. I think this contemporary take on an elizabethan style is really interesting and I particularly love how the model's red hair looks against her porcelain skin, very much how Elizabeth I's looked.

Lily Cole
http://tinyurl.com/lf7x9as

An Eve Kristina wig
http://evekristinamua.wix.com/evekristinamua

This final image is an example of an eve kristina wig. The Reason I think this references the elizabethan era is the colour, the exaggerated volume and shape. the type of hair used is a rich auburn and red tones, typically fashionable throughout the era. Also, the shape of the design is that of a heart, a style often seen throughout elizabethan styles however this contemporary example has taken it to the extreme and made the shape much grander and more prominent than traditional styles. There is no denying that this style much incorporate a vast amount of structuring through the use of padding or possibly a stronger and more rigid method to secure the vast amount of hair in place.