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It really wasn’t a show if a ponytail didn’t feature, so omnipresent were they this season. Done several ways but always to beautiful effect our favourites were the backcombed effortless versions at Celine , the wispy girly offerings at Valentino and the taut, slick numbers at Louis Vuitton . ‘Inject style nuances like side partings and tendrils around the ear to ensure it adds character’ said Guido at Celine.
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60s sex appeal was evident in many of the undone up-dos on this season’s catwalks. At Bottega Veneta and Jean Paul Gaultier they were frothy and aerated but with an edge of dishevelment, ‘texture is key to these looks’ said Guido, ‘keep them imperfect and with a dry, raw texture to ensure they look modern’.
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Get set for a boy/girl revolution this autumn if the mannish touches at several shows were anything to go by. At Dolce & Gabbana gelled quiffs provided the boyish element while at YSL slicked side burns were a deliberate detail. ‘It’s very stylised and very perfected’ said Guido of the look at YSL, ‘keep it looking polished with product to achieve this finish’.
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A perfect workwear style, this take on the classic up-do was a popular choice. Our favourite incarnations were at Alberta Ferretti and Donna Karan where the topknot was given a 60s makeover. Remember placement is all-important when it comes to up-dos: position low at the nape of the neck for a demure, daytime look while high on the crown is perfect for making a style statement.
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Whether it was leather slides at Loewe , fetish elastic at Emanuel Ungaro or a smattering of Mexican inspired corsages at Kenzo , hair accessories were once more de rigeur. Use them to dress up a simple knot or be inspired by Guido at Alexander McQueen and use the humble hair clip to decorate your whole head.
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Since that comeback for Alexander Wang a few seasons ago plaits have always been on the periphery. This season though they’re most definitely back, with sightings at Lanvin , Kenzo and Viktor and Rolf . ‘It’s the texture that keeps a plait from looking too school-girlish. At Kenzo we added tons of salt spray to add a roughness’ said Eugene Souleiman.
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With the exception of a few well-placed and wild hair accessories, this season saw a shift to styles that focused on a chic, paired down aesthetic. Ponytails were the dominant style, variations on the theme cropped up everywhere but major influence was also taken from the 60s, fashion’s new favourite decade.
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