The Chipko movement is a socio-ecological movement that practiced methods non-violent resistance through the act of hugging trees to protect them from being felled. The modern Chipko movement started in the early 1970s in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, with growing awareness towards rapid deforestation. The landmark event in this struggle took place when a group of female peasants in India, acted to prevent the cutting of trees and reclaim their traditional forest rights that were threatened by the contractor system of the state Forest Department.

We wanted the Autumn colours to be golden, rich and warm, but didn't want them to be typically shiny and glossy. We wanted them to be matt and have a naturally warn, rusty affect. The photos have an contradictory contemporary/antique feel.

Colourists: Amanda Preston and Tracy Sarjent for Stpehen Marr, Styling and Photography: Matt Benns, Makeup: Brooke McAlister for Marr Lab, Models: Anouk Rondel @62 Models, Magdalena @August, Catherine Van der Werff @Clyne.

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belle du jour gets into double trouble with 6X2 drop dead looks created by the Stephen Marr team especially for girls who like to have fun at the ball and look good while they're at it.

LONELY HEARTS MISS CRABB JULIETTE HOGAN

CYBELE KAREN WALKER    FAST AND LOOSE

TWILIGHT This is a look for creatures of the night, severe centre parts and falling ragged waves, blood black lips, stained eyes and pale skin. An homage to Stephanie Meyer’s fascinating novels, the modern undead are darkly feminine in frills and heels from lonely hearts.

OLD FASHION A cheeky remake of old fashioned glam with the volume turned up a notch. Hot red and magenta lips, navy cats eyes teamed with frocks of electric teal and gold from cybele and an old time set of waves in the hair taken away over one shoulder puts an eighties spin on things.

THE NEW STRAIGHT Volume is hot and this classic 60’s bouffant is beaten into shape with a kinky mix of textures we call the new straight. There’s not a hint of color to be seen with contoured eyes framed by sweeping black liquid flicks, matte nude lips and short, billowy sleeved, shift dresses from Miss Crabb.

ANGEL An halo of braids and coils in the hair makes a simple sillhouette, while a little bit of matted texture gives it an otherworld edge, mixed up with karen walker’s deep blue ruffles and offwhite belle shapes the look is sweetened with eyes shadowed gold and peachy pink lips.

SUNDAYS CHILD All at once young, innocent and wild in Juliette Hogan flowing floral dresses. With hair swept up in a loose top knot with rebelious fraying edges and pale rose smudges across eyes and lips this is romance undone.

POMPADOUR Todays power dressing for hair is the new pompadour, sleek and androgenous with a top heavy twist. Fast and Loose unleashes monochromatic style with bodycon bandage dresses and oversize fur coats and the look is pushed that little bit further with heavily emphasised cheeks and brows in earthy matte browns.

ONCE AGAIN, THE MARR CREATIVE TEAM GOT TOGETHER TO CREATE THEIR ANNUAL COLLECTION, ENTITLED "THE KITCHEN SINK". THEY DREW INSPIRATION FROM SUBJECTS SUCH AS RELIGION AND DOMESTICITY, THEMES WHICH REFLECT STEPHEN MARR'S ONGOING FASCINATION WITH FRINGE CULTURE AND GENDER CONVENTIONS. THE LOOK IS BEAUTIFUL AND RESTRAINED, PLAYING WITH CLASSIC 1920'S SHAPES AND VINTAGE DUSKY PEACH AND ROSE TONES TO CREATE A WORN, LIVED-IN FEEL - CREATING CHARACTERS THAT ARE PERSONALITY DRIVEN RATHER THAN TREND DRIVEN.

IN THEIR LATEST ANNUAL COLLECTION, STEPHEN MARR PAY HOMAGE TO FRENCH NEW-WAVE CINEMA AND THE BEAT GENERATION OF THE 50S WITH THEIR NEWEST WORK TITLED "THE FLANUERS".



STYLING / HAIR / MAKE-UP: STEPHEN MARR CREATIVE TEAM. PHOTOGRAPHY: KAREN INDERBITZEN-WALLER. ART DIRECTION & DESIGN: CAMPBELL HOOPER JOHNSON AT SPECIAL PROBLEMS. MODELS: 62 MODELS, RED11. HALF-FICTIONS: MATT HARRIS.

The second annual Marr Factory. Featuring: Des Rusk, Beth Ellery and Lonely Hearts Club.











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STEPHEN MARR AGAIN TOOK THE INITIATIVE TO GIVE THEIR YOUNG STYLISTS A CREATIVE OUTLET, WORKING ALONGSIDE THREE OF NEW ZEALAND'S HOTTEST YOUNG DESIGNERS: DES RUSK, BETH ELLERY AND LONELY HEARTS.
THE SHOW OPENED AT 7.30PM AND THE VENUE QUICKLY FILLED WITH 400+ OF AUCKLAND'S FASHION ELITE. PRE-SHOW MUSIC WAS PROVIDED DOWNSTAIRS FROM GOLDENAXE.
CAMPBELL HOOPER-JOHNSON OF SPECIAL PROBLEMS, TOGETHER WITH DARRON LILLEY AND MICHAELA SANDERS PUT TOGETHER A STUNNING PERFORMANCE, BLENDING A LIVE SOUND AND VISUAL BACKDROP TO THE SHOW

COLLECTION OF SIX DIRECTIONAL LOOKS FOR WINTER 2006. STYLING / HAIR / MAKE-UP: STEPHEN MARR CREATIVE TEAM, PHOTOGRAPHY: RENEE VAILE, ART DIRECTION: CAM AT SPECIAL PROBLEMS, COPY: MATTHEW HARRIS, MODELS: 62 MODELS, RED11.




KIDS IS A COLLECTION OF FRANK AND SIMPLE PORTRAITS, PUT TOGETHER WITH A STRAIGHTFORWARD VIEW IN MIND: TO AVOID THE EXCESSES OF HIGHLY-POLISHED FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONCENTRATE ON INDIVIDUALITY AND EXPRESSION. THE IMAGES ARE STRIPPED BACK AND SHOT AT HOME IN THE MARR’S PONSONBY SALON, USING NATURAL LIGHT AND A SIMPLE WHITE BACKDROP. MODELS WERE CAST ON THE DISTINCT CHARACTERISTICS THEY’D BRING TO THE PHOTOGRAPHS.

FINALIST FOR SCWARZKOPF NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR.

SCHWARZKOPF HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR 2006 ENTRANT.

HAIR: STEPHEN MARR & LUCY VINCEN-MARR, PHOTOGRAPHY: DAVID SHIELDS, STYLING: ROBERT NIWA, MAKE-UP: LAUREN GUNN & SKY JACKSON.