Top the best -dressed list with this season’s decadent range of hair accessories and tips on how to emulate the look. By Harper’s Bazaar In Love
This story was originally published in Harper’s Bazaar in Love February 2016.
Designers went for maximum impact with multiple hair accessories. At Rodarte, a faux crown was created by securing two floral clips onto textured strands, while Chanel pinned pigtails with metal barrettes and finished with a pair of headbands.
From left: Ermanno Scervino, Rodarte & Chanel Spring Summer 2016
Bows were all over the runways and nowhere more so than in the hair of the models. Redken Global Creative Director Guido Palau said: “The messy twist this season is very boyish, but the bow adds an offness and ease that’s very Lanvin.” Lanvin chose to add a bow at the back, while Oscar de la Renta tied a grosgrain rinbbon around a low ponytail for an effortlessly beautiful look. But it was Badgley Mischka who showed how to add drama by tying a piece of organza around (and pulling hair towards) the nape.
From left: Oscar de la Renta (image: Vogue) and Badgley Mischka Spring Summer 2016
Feel like royalty for the day by sporting your own tiara. A rock and roll edge was seen at Saint Laurent whereby the crown was placed over loose locks while Miu Miu went boho by pairing pigtails with a tiara. A youthful interpretation for modern-day princess, it adds a bit of head sparkle without any inkling of pageantry.
From left: Miu Miu and Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2016
For classic meets casual, take inspiration from Givenchy. Luihi Murenu for Kerastase created a loose textured style – first twist your hair into a low bun at the nape of your neck, before putting on a rich metallic headband. For more inspirational knots, look at Tory Burch and Zac Posen.
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Spring Summer 2016
If you want to keep your hair in check during a beach wedding, replicate the look that Guido Palau created for Alberta Ferretti. Create three ponytails – front, side andback, and twist and pin around your head. Use gold-coloured elastic bands to make this casual updo extra chic. Pull out your baby hairs and a few strands around your face to soften this look.
Alberta Ferretti Spring Summer 2016
If you’re not keen on sporting the crown jewels, you can still add some glamour to your big day by wearing a strip of lace or beads close to your hairline as the modes did at 3.1 Phillip Lim and N°21.
From left: 3.1 Phillip Lim and N°21 (Image: Vogue) Spring Summer 2016
