Natural plaiting, retro looks with grungy accents... if the catwalks of this coming fall/winter are any indication, minimalism will be all the rage. But minimal doesn't have to mean boring! Let’s take a look at the looks for fall.
Accessories
Runways: Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung
Barrettes are this summer’s accessory stars, and they’re setting the bar a little higher. You’ll see them worn one at a time or in tandem, in loose hair, on one side only or both sides at once. But here’s a surprise: clips from the 90s are in again: crab claws, zigzags and hinged barrettes are back, taking their place in slick, gelled or waxed hairstyles.
The basic style
Runways: Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren
This year, fashion fans got two different takes on the natural blow-dried look, used both in square and longer, more graded cuts. The runways had it all: styles that looked as if they had barely been touched, and ultra-smooth, lustrous, moisturized cuts straight out of American TV. The choice is yours!
Our suggestions
The messy bun
Runway: Chanel
This fall features a classic look with a DIY style: knot your bun casually, without paying too much attention to loose ends. It’s a fast, easy way to get that insouciant elegance the French are so well known for.
A new twist on braids
Runways: Alexander McQueen, Tommy Hilfiger
Say goodbye to Heidi-like perfection. This season, braids are going rogue: long and smooth, mixed with short ones woven into loose hair or as part of a deconstructed bun. Anything goes… as long as it’s not boring.