O&M has appointed session stylist, salon owner and educator Diane Gorgievski (@dianegorgievski) as its first International Editorial Director, a newly created leadership role that reflects the brand's continued global expansion. With more than 20 years of international session styling experience, Diane is also the founder of KODA, with salon locations in Bondi and Sydney's QVB.
In the new role, Diane will lead O&M's international editorial direction across Fashion Week, editorial projects, product development and talent development. "What excited me most was the opportunity to bring together everything I am passionate about in our industry—creativity, education, innovation and the development of talent," she said. Diane added that she's looking forward to bringing global creative experiences back to Australia while continuing to support the next generation of stylists.
"O&M is now sold through leading hair salons in more than 20 countries, and as our global community continues to grow, it felt like the right moment to formalize our international editorial direction and expand our presence on the world's biggest fashion stages," says Jose Bryce Smith, Founder of O&M. “This is a brand-new role for us. We wanted someone who could shape it with care, not just step into it. Diane has the creative confidence and generosity of spirit to do exactly that, and we feel fortunate to have her."
