EVENT: WELLA X GHD GO TO MARRAKECH WITH ALÉMAIS

Wella Professionals and ghd have joined forces with renowned hairstylist Renya Xydis for a landmark collaboration with fashion house ALÉMAIS, as the brand unveils its Resort 2026 collection in Marrakech.

The international runway show, held May 20 at the striking Culinary Art Museum, marks ALÉMAIS’ first global fashion event- and a major moment for beauty and fashion fusion.

Leading the hair direction is Renya Xydis, Creative Director for Wella Professionals and ghd Creative Artist, whose vision takes cues from the rich energy and vibrant textures of Marrakech. “This city is alive with inspiration- from the architecture to the people to the palette of the streets,” said Xydis. “Wella’s innovation allowed us to embrace each model’s unique texture and enhance it in a way that felt true to the spirit of Marrakech.”

Thirty models walked the runway with hair that was effortless yet elevated, reflecting individuality with natural textures, undone finishes, and expressive shapes. Key tools included the ghd helios hairdryer with diffuser and comb attachments, and the new chronos max styler, while Wella Professionals’ Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue and Smooth Miracle Oil Serum worked behind the scenes to hydrate, repair, and define.

“This collaboration is about storytelling through craft,” added ALÉMAIS founder Lesleigh Jermanus. “Marrakech felt like the right place to bring our first international runway to life- a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the perfectly imperfect.”

From root-lifted texture to sun-kissed waves, the looks captured the essence of wanderlust and wearable art.

SHOW CREDITS

STYLIST JULIA SARR-JAMOIS, BEST REPRESENTS
CREATIVE DIRECTION LESLEIGH JERMANUS
MAKE UP ECO BY SONYA DRIVER

HAIR WELLA

HAIR DIRECTOR RENYA XYDIS, WELLA PROFESSIONALS CREATIVE DIRECTOR & GHD CREATIVE ARTIST

MAKE UP DIRECTOR ISABELLA SCHIMID, ASSEMBLY AGENCY
PRODUCTION LAUREN BARGE, MIMI’S HOUSE CREATIVE
CASTING LAUREN BARGE, MIMI’S HOUSE CREATIVE
LOCAL PRODUCTION GHALIA CHRAIBI, EDTRL AGENCY
LOCAL CASTING: OUMEIH BENAICHA
MUSIC HARRY VIDOR STAUB
RUNWAY PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES COCHRANE
BACKSTAGE PHOTOGRAPHER RON TENNANT
MOTION DIRECTOR DUC THINH DONG, AFTER WINTER

PRESS PURPLE PR, LEAF COMMS

This city is alive with inspiration—from the architecture to the people to the palette of the streets.

Renya Xydis, Hair Director