Style Inspiration: Obsidian Weave by Bill Tsiknaris

Brad de Waal
Oct 27, 2025
1 min read

A celebration of power, structure, and unapologetic individuality—crafted through meticulously woven hair architecture and fiery tonal transitions.

This collection draws inspiration from mythology and futurism, merging ancient war goddess energy with cybernetic rebellion.Each look is an Armor of artistry, sculpted with extreme braiding, directional netting, and heat-toned colour gradients that burn from ember orange to deep volcanic reds.The silhouettes are bold and architectural, defying gravity and convention.Precision panel work and net-like textures challenge the boundaries between hair and headpiece, pushing hairstyling into pure sculpture.The collection showcases a fusion of traditional braiding craftsmanship with high-fashion edge, offering a visual dialogue between chaos and control, softness and strength.Our models become warriors of the avant-garde—each one unique, yet part of a connected narrative.

Makeup is intentionally striking, enhancing the editorial impact with bold lips, structured skin, and tonal shadowing to echo the warmth and complexity of the hair.This body of work is not just about hairstyling—it is about storytelling through form, texture, and movement. Obsidian Weave invites the viewer to step into a world where hair becomes myth, and every strand weaves a legend.