14 December 2024  The timeless glamour of the 1950s and 1960s, epitomized by music and movie icons like Maria Callas and Sophia Loren, serves as the inspiration for the Bundy creations for the debutantes of the next Vienna Philharmonic Ball. The renowned Viennese hair salon chain Bundy Bundy unveiled a preview of these exquisite hairstyles, paying homage to the elegance of the golden era of film and opera. The styles will grace the heads of the debutante procession at the 82nd Vienna Philharmonic Ball, scheduled to take place on January 23, 2025, in the hallowed halls of the Musikverein, famed worldwide for its extraordinary acoustics. The Vienna Philharmonic Ball, one of the most prestigious events in Vienna's cultural calendar, has a rich history dating back to 1924. That year, composer Richard Strauss, a longtime artistic collaborator with the Vienna Philharmonic, created a festive fanfare specifically for the ball's inaugural celebration. This iconic work has since become an enduring tradition, performed at every Vienna Philharmonic Ball to set the tone for the evening's elegance and grandeur. Strauss is perhaps best known to modern audiences for his orchestral masterpiece 'Also Sprach Zarathustra', famously used as the opening theme in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film '2001: A Space Odyssey'. His association with the Vienna Philharmonic further underscores the ball's connection to Vienna's rich musical legacy. Held in the iconic Musikverein, home to the Philharmonic's famous New Year's Concert, the ball celebrates the city's deep connection to classical music, with performances by the orchestra and an elegantly choreographed debutante procession marking the opening. Bundy Bundy, a leading name in Austrian hairstyling, has been at the forefront of Viennese fashion and beauty for decades. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bundy Bundy as the official hairstyling partner of the Vienna Philharmonic Ball. With Gerhard Kopfer, Bundy Bundy's Creative Director, spearheading the designs, the team crafts hairstyles that honor the elegance of past decades while offering a modern touch. The preview image showcases a sophisticated up-do created for the debutantes, a testament to Bundy Bundy's mastery in merging classic inspiration with contemporary style. Image: The photo highlights an intricate up-do hairstyle by Gerhard Kopfer, Creative Director at Bundy Bundy, crafted for the debutantes of the Vienna Philharmonic Ball 2025. Photo: © BUNDY. Pia Bundy, CEO and Artistic Director of Bundy Bundy, recently introduced the signature up-do hairstyle designed for the ball in a video on Instagram. |
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