On the runway at Michael Kors
Whether the motivation was “baby bohemian” (Vera Wang) or the ’50s (Michael Kors), an undone braid felt right for multiple designers.
Hair pro Paul Hanlon crafted “little plaits, almost like dreadlocks” inspired by Daria Werbowy in the under-layers of models’ strands at Vera Wang, forming a fishtail at the top and a regular, three-strand braid at the bottom. “It’s like they’ve come from their summer holidays or Coachella and they still have these plaits,” he explained. The one warm weather leftover he wasn’t leaving intact were non-platinum catwalkers’ beachy highlights. He erased any hint of sun-kissed blond on honey-hued girls with Schwarzkopf Igora Expert Mousse in varying shades of brown (a tinted formula that provides a temporary wash of color)—perhaps a nod to Aline Weber and Sasha Luss’ new darker dye jobs. “It’s similar to a girl in her bedroom who experiments with her mom’s hair color but doesn’t do it quite right,” he explained.
This morning at Michael Kors, Orlando Pita complemented the feminine, floral patterns and classic A-line silhouettes with an “earthy, messy” texture he initially unveiled two seasons ago. Before pulling strands into a low plait at the shoulders, he added extensions to models without length or piece-y layers, then misted all over with dry shampoo from his eponymous line. For additional grip and body, he shook Schwarzkopf Osis Dust It powder onto strands and added a bit of bend with a curling iron where needed before braiding and securing with clear elastic. To lend the look a windblown effect, he pulled a few strands out in front.
No matter what you put on in the morning—a shrunken black bolero or a swingy gingham skirt—there’s a braid to tie your look together.
On the runway at Vera Wang
