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Interview with Kiyomi
Murakami (Japan)
What did it feel
like to be a winner at the International Trend
Vision Awards 2004?
Winning that award
was without doubt the high point in my career so
far. But also, the moment when the winning
country was called out was simply indescribable:
I was absolutely bubbling over with joy,
happiness and gratitude! Also, I was just really
happy to have exceeded the expectations of my
boss and colleagues by winning the Gold Award.
How did winning the award change
things?
My life, so to speak, has changed
completely. For one thing, I've been a member of
the Taya creative team ever since, and for
another thing, I get job offers for photoshoots,
seminars and hair shows, things I've always
dreamt about. I'm very much aware that the Gold
Award is a great opportunity and I'd like to
take this chance to thank Wella.
What
fascinates you about this shooting?
First
of all, it's a great honour to be able to take
part in this workshop. I've followed the events
of recent years with great interest and the
interpretations of the top stylists have been
breathtaking, fascinating and inspiring. To be
given the opportunity myself of presenting
creativity and professional skills on an
international platform is a great honour.
Moreover, to me it's a fantastic challenge to be
one of the stylists interpreting the 40 plus
theme at this shooting.
How do you
feel about the 40 plus
interpretations?
Both fantastic and
exciting, because, in my opinion, with this hair
and fashion creation it was much more difficult
to interpret the World Fusion trend
authentically. However, I think it has been
worth all the effort because the results speak
for themselves and show that maturity and an
affinity to trends in no way conflict with each
other.
What inspires
you?
Music, regardless of whether it's
classical or modern, inspires me and fills me
with enthusiasm.
What marks a good
stylist?
Besides their know-how, they
should have a feeling for trends and
developments in society. Also, a good stylist
should be constantly updating their knowledge,
constantly avoiding
stagnation.
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