Paul Stafford’s creative exploration Saitai (妻帯– Japanese Marriage), ‘Saitai Close’ explores the closeness in culture of Asian and Irish cultures.
Highly technical cutting, defined shapes and natural textures are enhanced by colour then combined with make-up and styling to reflect individualism and a connection to culture. Underlying Saitai is a love of global collaboration, the sharing of ideas and visions – in simple terms, a marriage.

Hair: Paul Stafford
Photography: Lee Mitchell
Make Up: DJ Griffin
Stylist: Sara O’Neill
Images: FPA