At the age of 4, in suburban Australia, David Mallett had already decided to become a hairstylist. He has, in his own words, always been “quietly obsessed with hair”. It is an obsession which has been recognized by some of the world’s most celebrated and influential people.
When he arrived in Paris at the age of 27, he had 11 years of experience, and a determination to succeed. Within a short time, his talent was being championed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, and Emmanuelle Alt, fashion editor of French Vogue.
Now, David’s work, and that of his team, is in demand for the public and private lives of some of the world’s most famous people; with clients who include Kate Winslet, Andie MacDowell, Anna Mouglalis, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Charlotte Rampling, Clémence Poésy, Demi Moore, Diane Kruger, Eva Green, Isabelle Adjani, Julianne Moore, Karen Mulder, Kristin Scott Thomas, Liv Tyler, Ludivine Seignier, Marion Cotillard, Naomi Campbell, Penélope Cruz, Sharon Stone, and Vahina Giocante.
His creative vision and technical innovation have contributed to some of the most iconic images in fashion advertising in the past two decades. Karl Lagerfeld chose David to style Christy Turlington Chanel; and he has also worked on flagship campaigns for Lancel, Dior, L’Oréal, Sonia Rykiel, Givenchy, Pirelli, La Perla.