Asia is the big point of influence this year. Tokyo is the city of choice with the super modern Manga girls rubbing shoulders with the traditional Geisha girls.

From the latest campaigns and catwalks this Asian Trend is hot hot hot! Prada , Mui Mui and Jean Paul Gaultier have all embraced this sharp, slick trend.

The big influential March issue of US Vogue was awash with stories of Asia.This shoot shot by Mario Testino with Carolyn Murphy in Tokyo showcases strong hair with sharp lines and strong Japanese influences. Here she is with famous Japanese Kabuki artist Nakamura Fukusuke.

Carolyn working the strong lines structured Bob on the streets of Tokyo.

Another editorial shoot with strong Asian influences this time in British Vogue.

Japanese( Rei Kawakubo my favourite)designer from Comme des Garçon has long been a trend starter.  Carolyn working yet another strong Asian Bob.

Carolyn Murphy in the studio of famous Japanese Artist Takashi Murakami strongly influential of all things modern - the Marc Jacob muse.

Looking East is what Hairdressers and designers are doing this season to be inspired.

Asian Bob US Vogue

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