From the creative genius of Philip Pelusi Creative Director Jeffrey Reitz! Presenting the Duck Parade at Philip Pelusi! This cool team building exercise was Jeffrey’s brainchild to boost Designer creativity and just plain have fun, creating these unique looks of duck couture and coiffure. Everything including hair, makeup and clothing, each salon was assigned a duck to create a unique look in homage to many popular superstars of that era.
The Philip Pelusi Salon Design Teams created Duckatella Vesace, Vera Wing, Karl Duckerfeld, Christian Duckboutin, Duck Dior, Duck Gaultier, Ducky Cleopatra in honor of Beyoncé’s character as Foxxy Cleopatra in the then popular movie Austin Powers, plus a duck created in Philip’s likeness (2nd duck from the right on the top row). Check out the Philip-esque hair, spectacles, and suit!
And kudos, the images were published in American Salon Magazine and the ducks went on tour to NYC Mercedes Benz Fashion Week presented at the Tela Design Studio! That’s just ducky!
Designer and Talent Development Trainer Regina at The Block was part of salon team participants and still absolutely raves about the event.
Regina shares, “We all had a blast! Ross Park (now The Block) was inspired by Victoria Secret’s fantasy angel wings and diamonds. We were all given just a plain white lawn duck. Each salon had one and I remember meeting up a few times to work on it. It was team building because we all worked together and it got the creative juices flowing. I think there might have been some hair and craft stuff to choose from at The Philip Pelusi Center for Talent Development but I think we went to Michaels and other craft stores to get supplies. We had a lot of fun doing this project and it was hilarious presenting them.”
Behind The Scenes…
Photos and Lighting by Philip Pelusi
Hair by Jeffrey R and each Philip Pelusi Salon Team
Makeup by Jeffrey R and each Philip Pelusi Salon Team
Clothing by Jeffrey R and each Philip Pelusi Salon Team
Philip Pelusi Products ~ Almost every Philip Pelusi dry hair application styling product plus a lot of P2 Fluid for shaping and P2 Rivet and P2 Industrial for hold
Shoot location ~ Philip Pelusi Center for Talent Development
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