Soon Palau began calling on them for houses like Dior, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Its a beautiful collaboration.
Theyre a really important part of the showthey know the hair better.

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Now he gives us ideas and then we explore, says Miles, referencing Diors pre-fall 2023 collection of40s-inspiredhair.
She likes that its leveling up the lens on braids.
A lot of people werent really paying attention to braids like that before, she says.

Tory Burch, fall 2024 ready-to-wear braids (video: Shamicka Williams)
Then we bring this new concept and new idea of how it could be wornchic and beautiful.
Were not going to fry it.
Were going to keep this hair safe, but get the look.

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Were under pressure, so we can use a nice heat-protecting or conditioning spray, she says.
Miles agrees: The moment they see it on the runway, theyre like,Thats so cool.
Even children who get braids at Williamss Harlem salon are aware of her fashion circuit now.
Theyll say, Your hands were in Naomi Campbells hair, and now theyre touching mine?