In the animal kingdom, there is a vast variety of textures and colors that identify each species. They may wish to camouflage themselves or show off their unique identity.

This concept inspired the creative Danny Pato behind Pride.

"Each creature has its own individuality and from the king of the animal world, the Lion, to the tiny Pink Robin, they all present with pride."

Pato, a hair stylist from New Zealand is known for his unique approach to hair design. His passion for animals and his love of nature are evident in every piece he created in this collection.

"The concept of combining textures, patterns and animal energy into the hair design and styling was a means to communicate that pride," said Pato. "I wanted to show them how beautiful they are."

We're totally obsessed with the eclectic styling of the PRIDE collection and the oversized hairstyles representing the animals in the kingdom. Mixing of colour, prints, textures, shapes and volume has made this collection multi award-winning! We love it

Credits - Images

Hair & Art Director: @dannypatohair using @davinesofficial

Salon: @dandmhairdesign

Photographer: @marasommer

Stylists: Danny Pato & @racheljmorton

Makeup Artist: @kiekies__

Producer: @rylandwood

Models: @sophiabogiatto and @lincolnvanvught from @red11models, @mia_scantlebury from @uniquemodelmanagement, @neonjulez from @62management, and @crutsal from @nmanagement__

Awards

• Winner - New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year 2022, Australian Hair Industry Awards. Australia.

• Winner - International Hair Shot of the Year 2022, Fellowship Awards (British Fellowship of Hairdressers). UK. 

• Winner - Best Avant Garde 2023, International Beauty Industry Awards. USA.

• Winner - Hair Shot of the Year 2022, Australian Hair Fashion Awards. Australia.