Laura Pausini's concert in Arona, attended by over ten thousand people, had an unexpected and memorable finale. The Italian artist appeared on stage wearing a unique piece, a headpiece inspired by the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, designed by Alexis Santana, a creator with a solid career in the world of Carnival fantasies.
The initiative for this gift came from the tour promoter in Spain, who seeks to offer the singer a representative detail from each location. In the case of Tenerife, the choice of Carnival as a symbol and Alexis Santana as its creator was immediate. The designer, known for his creations for Carnival queens, received the commission with only a month's notice.
The headpiece, crafted in just four days, was designed to adapt to the artist's loose hair and the colors of her tour (blues, blacks, silvers, and grays). Santana used acrylic rhinestones to reduce weight, crystal for sparkle, and black feathers for volume, creating a piece that evoked Carnival aesthetics without being literal. The main technical challenge was ensuring its stability without the usual structure of Carnival helmets.
“"They asked me if I was willing, and I didn't even think twice."
The uncertainty about whether the singer would use the headpiece quickly dissipated. After seeing it, Pausini decided to incorporate it into the show. The climax came at the end of the concert, when the artist reappeared with the piece, integrated into her wardrobe and in harmony with a blue butterfly coat. This gesture not only surprised the audience but also strengthened the bond between the artist and Tenerife's culture.
Days later, the headpiece traveled to Rome at the singer's request, confirming the impact it had on her. For Santana, this fact is significant, as it shows that his creation transcended the anecdotal. His career, marked by years of work in Carnival, from apprentice to queen creator, now extends to an international stage, maintaining his focus on craftsmanship and adaptation.
