Malan Breton Glam @ NYFW FW 2026
Photos: Fred J DeVito. Collage: helenoppenheim.com
Malan Breton’s Fall Winter 2026 collection, titled “Song of the Winter Siren”, debuted on February 14, 2026 during New York Fashion Week. It was held at the historic Leman Ballroom in Manhattan’s Financial District and was held in support of CaringKind.
Set against Art Deco grandeur, the coed collection draws on the visual language of late 1920s and 1930s glamour and classic film noir. A nocturnal palette anchors the collection, including inkwell black, bone white, champagne gold, garnet and smoke silver reinforces the cinematic atmosphere.
The sophisticated glam hair by Vivienne Mackinder featured chignons with personality, a hair look with high-gloss structured finishes complimenting the 1920s and 1930s art deco cinematic aesthetic of the show. For hair how-to scroll to Photos 5 – 10 in the album on the website. To see the album archived on the website CLICK HERE
Key Hair: Vivienne Mackinder … Hair Products: Her -Cibu Professional Forming Gel, Spray Shine, Him- Cibu Blow Out Gel, Strong Hold Hairspray …Key Makeup: Odilis Trinidad (Lashes by Odilis Lashes) … Fashion Stylist: Montgomery Frazier, Soho Muse Inc … Millinery: Mimi Monroe … Optical Accessories: Daniel Ashley Co … Photos: Fred J DeVito
CommentFabulous Bridgerton Masks & Wigs – 2026
Photos by Helen Oppenheim. Netflix. Collage:helenoppenheim.com
Sophie’s mask in Episode 1, Season 4 of “Bridgerton” was romantically fabulous and Queen Charlotte’s wigs as outrageous as ever. Her Season 4 wigs include hidden meanings, such as orchids representing fertility and “two love birds” signaling her enduring love for King George.
This season, Nic Collins is the hair and makeup designer responsible for the intricate, period-inspired hairstyles and wigs featured in the series. She works alongside a team to create the elaborate looks for the cast. The styling includes detailed looks, such as those worn by Francesca and the Wicked Stepmother (bottom left) and all the intricate, mask-friendly styles for the season’s marvelous Masquerade Ball for which 160 custom wigs were created to match the “eclectic” and “fanciful” theme of the event. Specific characters, such as Ruth Gemmell (Lady Bridgerton), had hair styled by artists like Adam Cooke, and for earlier seasons, Marc Pilcher was the designer (Season 1 being the best for the hair.) For the show’s lead, Yerin Ha (Sophie) Collins created a viral “bright pink” stained lip using three layers at the Masquerade Ball.
Love “Bridgerton, the Regency fashions, for her and him, the male lead this season, Benedict (Luke Thompson) and the way desire builds, as it has in every season. It is all so well done, unlike any other tv series. No wonder the Netflix tv series is so popular. Congratulations to Shonda Rhimes and Shondaland. I just wish the 8 part series was not split in two, and we have to wait almost month (February 26) to see the more episodes …
CommentHappy New Year – 2026
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Happy New Year to all my Followers – with Love.
~Helen
CommentHappy Holidays
Illustration by George Karkoulas.
Happy Happy to all my Followers. Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and The New Year with this 1991 illustration by George Karkoulas (1954-1993).
I have, with the help of Instagram, played with his original sketch. Which I have in my Archives along with many others he sent me exclusively. He trusted me as much as I admired his amazing talents, and I know he would love what I have done.
I honor him every Christmas using another of his sketches. The original sketches are at the beginning of the archived album, and my Christmas versions are towards the end. To see some of the best hair illustrations ever created, CLICK HERE
“I love you mad,”George wrote with every series of sketches he sent me. I will always love you, too. You will be in my heart forever.
CommentPadina Bondar Exhibit @ National Arts Club
Photos Helen Oppenheim. Collage helenoppenheim.com
Padina Bondar, an eco-conscious, hybrid designer, artist and activist known for transforming plastic waste into extraordinary couture fashion, textiles and designs, is currently featured in an exhibition at The National Arts Club in New York City, running from December 3 to January 2, 2026
The must-see exhibition, made possible by DTR Modern Gallery, showcases her sustainable art, designs and embellishments. Her work like the bobbin lace from plastic bags found on the streets of Manhattan, highlights environmental responsibility and reimagines luxury through ethical craftsmanship, challenging norms and inviting dialogue about our planet’s future. “The Fashion industry,”she says “is a leading environmental pollutant” and she aims to shed light on the mountain of waste and injustice beneath the glamourous facade of the industry.
“Changing The World One Plastic Bag at a Time” also showcases sustainable jewelry, like everything in the exhibition combining design with social consciousness. The idea of design as a revolutionary activity reminds one of Bauhaus, the early 20th century German art school.
Padina Bondar was born in Tehran, raised in Toronto, and now lives in NYC. Her passion and perspective are the results of cultural juxtapositions. She is a CFDA Scholar (2021) and has an MFA from Parsons (2022)
To see the Padina Bondar album with more photos and more information (latter to come) archived on my website, CLICK HERE
Photos: Helen Oppenheim
CommenthiTechMODA Shows @ NY Fashion Week SS2026
Photos Fred J.DeVito. Collage helenoppenheim.com
hiTechMODA showcased 39 designers from around the world at a two day New York Fashion Week event, which took place at the Edison Ballroom.
Founder and Executive Producer Pamela Privette’s mission with her award-winning production company is to provide a world-class platform for designers at all stages of their career, to democratize the runway and make it accessible to both visionary newcomers and globally established names.
The weekend lineup for Season 14 in New York represented multiple countries and cultures, and highlighted innovative couture, pageant wear, evening gowns, ready-to-wear collections. Spotlighted here, also Asian-fusion looks and comic-book inspirations on the younger set. The designers included Monerias by Marisol Miranda, Marjorie Kobayashi, Paaie, Tehzeeb, Ashes of Roses.
Paris, Milan, Tokyo and New York shows are scheduled in 2026. For more info, click hiTechMODA Registration is open for New York February 13 and 14, Milan is March 1, Paris is March 6, Tokyo is June 20 and New York September 11 and 12, 2026. The opportunities are there for all creatives to show their talents.
Top Row L-R: Monerias by Marisol Miranda … Marjorie Kobayashi … PaaieBottom Row: Tehzeeb … Ashes of Roses
Key Hair and Key Makeup: Adrian Ruilova
Photos: Fred J. DeVito
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CommentDogs Rescued @ NY Fashion Week Show
Collage helenoppenheim.com
Rachel Antonoff and Susan Alexandra’s New York Fashion Week Show for Spring 2026 presented a “Best in Show” dog and fashion event featuring human models walking the runway with adoptable dogs from the Animal Haven Rescue, showcasing the designers’ playful, dog-inspired pieces.
Rachel Antonoff’s collection featured flamboyant prints and motifs, such as postcard patchworks, stripes, and houndstooth.
Susan Alexandra’s accessories featured colorful, beaded accessories, heavily themed around dogs. Included were beaded leashes, collars, and dog-shaped bags.
The hair by Linh Nguyen for Cutler Salon was full and bouncy. The faces by Brianna Chin for Glamsquad had a ‘60s and ‘90s influence, with lips a wash of glossy colors, reds and berries.
The witty, whimsical, fun show for a good cause took place at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, with celebs including Christina Hendricks of “Mad Men” fame and Edie Falco of “The Sopranos” walking the runway with the cute adoptable dogs. Galadriel, a 7 year old rat terrier mix, won the top prize and was adopted after winning by his handler, Edie Falco.
To see more fashions, dog accessries, hair how-to, CLICK HERE for 26 photos.
Key Hair: Linh Nguyen for Cutler SalonProducts: Redken Dry Shampoo, Volume Mousse, Root Tease, Shine Flash, 11 Thermal Spray, 12 Brushable Hairspray
Key Makeup: Brianna Chin for Glamsquad
Products: Mac Cosmetics and RMCA
Nails: Kesang Gurung.
Product: Chillhouse Press on Nails and Sticker Art.
Shoes: Nomasei Paris x Montopoli and G.H.Bass
Florals: James Weir Florist and Bosland’s Flower Shop
Photos: Fred J. DeVito
Photos Helen’s Blog May 21 to Oct. 20, 2025
Full Credits on Website. Collage by helenoppenheim.com
Collage of photos, hair history, info and inspo on Helen’s Blog from May 21 to October 20, 2025. Full credits are on Website Like No Other – helenoppenheim.com
Top Row L-R : Man Ray “When Objects Dream” @ The Met Museum September 14 to February 1, 2026. Photos: © Man Ray Trust, Metropolitan Museum of Art … Chantilly Lace @ Miss Sohee Paris Couture Week. Hair: Shingo Shibata for Kevin Murphy. Photos: Marco Bahler … Brigitte Macron Hair Yes and No, with respect.
2nd Row: Wenny Han Debut Collection @ NY Fashion Week SS2026. Odete Da Silva Hair Team/Goldwell, Makeup: Cristina Cuellar, Instituto Cristina Cuellar. Photos: Helen Oppenheim … Anahita Khailian, Beauty With Disability, Passion for Fashion @ Pandina Bondar NY Fashion Week SS2026. Photos: Helen Oppenheim … Fashion Art @ Pandina Bondar’s NY Fashion Week Presentation SS2026. Hair: Peter Gray using Back of Bottle, Makeup: Deney Adam, Christian Mitchell/Mac Cosmetics. Photos: Helen Oppenheim.
3rd Row : Bobs on every model @ Malan Breton NY Fashion Week Show SS2026. Hair: Vivienne Mackinder, Wigs: Wigs.com, Makeup: Odilis Trinidad. Photos: Fred J. DeVito … The Golden Swan heads on PBS/Masterpiece Theatre. Czech TV Series (aka Zlata Labut) on Amazon Prime. Photos: Helen Oppenheim … Remembering John Sahag, 20 years (1952-2005) Hair: John Sahag. Makeup: Jun Funahashi, Fashions: Gaelyn & Cianfarani @ The IBS Fuse Show, 2003. Photos: Helen Oppenheim
To see more details, who did what, scroll down this blog two or three pages (click the red More More More bottom left to go to the next page. To see all Helen’s Blogs highlighting work archived on this website, CLICK HERE
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