Electric California barbershop pop up and photography show at 71a
- Text by HUCK HQ
- Photography by James Hole
Take a look in the mirror. What’s your hair situation? If the answer is anything other than ‘tight, bro!‘ then get yourself to Electric California’s pop up at 71a for a free haircut from barbering legend and AONO founder Paul Hewitt. And while you’re at it grab yourself some free beers!
To coincide with premium menswear expo Jacket Required, Electric California arrive at Huck’s Shoreditch gallery July 29-30 with Paul’s barbershop pop-up and their 3 Lenses photography show, featuring images from Mark Choiniere, Maddison Rothery, Dominic Hayed Rawle and others – RSVP free here.
Head down for the opening party on Wednesday July 29, 7-11pm for beers, tunes and guaranteed good vibes. The exhibition is open 10am-7pm both Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30.
You can find us at 71a Gallery, Leonard Street, Shoreditch, EC2a 4QS. RSVP for the opening party free here.
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