Lacy Redway Brings Texture to Christian Siriano’s NYFW Runway

By Darralynn Hutson

There is a difference between referencing a decade and repeating it.

Backstage at Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2027 show, Lacy Redway made that distinction clear. As lead hairstylist, she revisited the crimp without turning the runway into an exercise in 1980s nostalgia.

The Enchanted Crimp

Redway called the look an “enchanted crimp.” Instead of the full-volume texture most people associate with the technique, she paired sleek, polished hair with strategically placed horizontal ridges. The texture was visible, but controlled.

That restraint is what made the look feel current. The crimp added rhythm and dimension without competing with the clothes. It supported the collection rather than asking to become the entire story.

Why Lacy Redway Matters Backstage

Redway’s authority comes from more than one memorable runway look. Her work spans textures and hair types, and she has become a familiar creative force backstage at shows including Siriano, LaQuan Smith and Prabal Gurung. Her long relationship with TRESemmé has also made her one of the brand’s key NYFW stylists.

I have followed Lacy’s work for years. Watching her lead the hair at Siriano was a reminder of why backstage access matters. Before a collection reaches the runway, there is a conversation taking place between the designer, hairstylist and beauty team. Every finish, shape and texture has to answer the same question: does this belong to the world the designer is building?

Redway’s enchanted crimp did. It brought texture to the runway without treating texture as spectacle, and it proved that a familiar technique can feel new when the point of view is precise.

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