Sculpted Glamour: Kevin Murphy Creates A Lacquered Vision For Miss Sohee Ss25 Couture

Paris, Couture Week, Spring Summer 2025

In a harmonious blend of heritage and modernity, KEVIN.MURPHY, in collaboration with lead hair artist Shingo Shibata, crafted a series of sculptural hairstyles for Miss Sohee’s inaugural show on the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar. Drawing inspiration from 1920s Art Deco aesthetics, the hair designs paid homage to traditional techniques while embracing a contemporary, high-gloss finish, perfectly complementing Sohee Park’s opulent creations. The meticulously styled looks featured a fusion of classic finger waves seamlessly transitioning into sleek low buns, creating a sophisticated silhouette that appeared almost liquid under the runway lights. 

To achieve this lacquered effect, the team employed a strategic layering of KEVIN.MURPHY’s signature products:

SESSION.SPRAY: Provided firm hold to maintain the structural integrity of the styles.

BODY.BUILDER: Added buildable volume, ensuring the hair retained its shape without compromising flexibility.

SUPER.GOO: Offered sculpting capabilities, allowing for precise molding of the finger waves.

EASY.RIDER: Assisted in defining and setting the waves, contributing to the overall sleekness.

The result was hair that exuded a wet-look sheen, with shorter strands meticulously glued to the nape, enhancing the sculptural aesthetic. Some models featured center parts adorned with pearls, adding a touch of couture luxury to the presentation.

For KEVIN.MURPHY, this collaboration underscores the brand’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of hair artistry. By integrating cutting-edge formulations with traditional styling techniques, the brand continues to redefine modern elegance in high-fashion contexts. Shibata’s second collaboration with KEVIN.MURPHY for Miss Sohee highlights a shared vision of innovation and craftsmanship, solidifying their presence in the couture arena. Miss Sohee, founded by South Korean designer Sohee Park, has rapidly ascended in the fashion world, known for her intricate embroideries and sophisticated silhouettes. 

Her SS25 collection, showcased at the historic Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo, drew inspiration from classical and modern sculptures, featuring voluminous hanbok-inspired skirts, tailored jackets with soft curves, and headpieces reminiscent of Korean empresses. By incorporating traditional Korean techniques such as Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl inlay) and motifs from Minhwa (Korean folk art), Park seamlessly blended her heritage with contemporary design, creating pieces that are both romantic and avant-garde. This debut on the official couture calendar marks a significant milestone, affirming her status as one of the most prominent couture designers of the moment.

ABOUT KEVIN.MURPHY

Born from the same philosophy as skincare, KEVIN.MURPHY products feature high performance, environmentally friendly formulas powered by science using high quality, naturally derived ingredients. Offering a fashion-focused range of professional haircare, styling, and hair colour products inspired from the world of session styling,

KEVIN.MURPHY is committed to sharing cutting edge style via modern technology — straight from the runway to the salon floor. Using session secrets from around the world, the KEVIN.MURPHY product lines give stylists and consumers the tools they need to create full, modern transformations in the salon and at home.