HALIEN

‘H A L I E N’ is the hair gel of the future, a thermochromic hair additive that allows wearers to create, experiment, and change hair color with the power of heat. Using thermochromic and applied heating technologies, ‘H A L I E N’ instantly morphs hair color into a portable science experiment. Made for styling, fashion, [...]

Vamp in the Nebula

The Model was experiencing neuromuscular dysfunction during the shoot. “Motto of the Sick Models’ Union: Screw it” – Khairani Barokka Photography Benji Canning-Pereira Styling Benji Canning-Pereira and Ellie Bastani Makeup Christine Q. Nguyen Model Khairani Barokka Clothing Agent M Set design Benji Canning-Pereira Photo assistants Ellie Bastani and Hanny Ahern Location Brooklyn, New York Special [...]

AR in the CW

‘AR in the Cool World’ is a fashion collection which extends beyond the body and into the digital world. Using Augmented Reality (AR) fiduciary markers, wearers and bystanders are able to view hidden fashion statements using a smart phone or computer. When viewed from these devices, the augmented world becomes real, and imagery, text, and [...]

CITIZEN NOMAD

Photography Benji Canning-Pereira Styling Benji Canning-Pereira and Hanny Ahern Model Nahana Set design Benji Canning-Pereira and Hanny Ahern Photo assistants Hanny Ahern, Heidi, Nisma Zahn, Ellie Bastani Stylist assistants Heidi Post Production: Benji Canning-Pereira Location Mujer Studios, New York Retouching R&D Special thanks Ellie Bastani, Nisma Zhan, and Citizen Nomad

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HALIEN on I09.com!

From I09.com: “With a tagline like “hair gel of the future,” Halien will immediately charm cosplay fans and Manic-Panic survivors. Its inventor, Benji Canning-Pereira, wanted to create a product that lets anybody “morph hair color into a portable science experiment.” Canning-Pereira says: I believe that the future calls for more casual ways to transform [...]

HALIEN on ART 21

From the Art 21 blog: “On the other end of the consumer spectrum, Benji Canning-Pereira embraces advertising culture and utilizes a viable product as a vehicle for discussion. His hair gel, Halien, includes a thermochromic solution that allows the user to change hair color by applying heat. Beneath its tongue-in-cheek gimmicky packaging, Halien is a deeply [...]