Wireflow: A Bright Spot in Cutting-Edge Barber Shops

Hair salons and barber shops have come a long way from their early incarnations as utilitarian spaces to get a quick trim. These days, many are trendy, experiential settings where clients can relax amid cutting-edge design, cool art, and cocktails. Several of these hot spots feature Vibia’s Wireflow and Wireflow Chandelier, a dramatic fixture by Arik Levy that adds to the ambience.

The Barber’s Club in Palma, Mallorca, transcends traditional notions of haircut establishments with an innovative design by Minimal Studio that doubles as an espresso and whiskey bar and an art or event space in the evening.

 

Vibia - Stories - Wireflow - Barber ShopsThe Barber’s Club. Designed by Minimal Studio.

Inspired by the iconic razor blade—recreated in oversized replica at the entrance—it fuses time-honored features of the barber’s trade with avant-garde elements.

 

Vibia - Stories - Wireflow - Barber ShopsThe Barber’s Club. Designed by Minimal Studio.

 

Metallic mesh accents and a corrugated ceiling evoke the blade and play counterpoint to soft, woven wall hangings, which represent the handle. Original, rough-hewn stone walls, marble floors, and steel surfaces round out the material mix.

A pair of large-scale Wireflow pendants are suspended directly above each of the two chairs, designating these central spots with a striking, three-dimensional outline.

 

The Barber’s Club. Designed by Minimal Studio.

 

A symbol of the shop’s merging of old and