Billie Eilish took a walk on the dark side with a glossy goth look that translated into raven black hair, bejewelled hair slides and a long black bow that was plaited into her waist-length hair. Amid the sparkle, dampened waves, and slicked coiffures, the black hair bow is the clear spotlight stealer. Case in point, Emily Ratajkowski, who sported an oversized bow, wavy extensions and a new short choppy fringe. It makes sense, as black bows were a popular motif for Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, alongside pearls and camellias, and her successor went on to not only popularise them, but put them firmly back on the fashion agenda. Celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell—the man behind Anya Taylor-Joy’s hair—says he loves bows as an easy way to dress up hair and add a ’60s feel.

Hair ribbons have been an aesthetic mainstay this year, serving pretty power that feels both timeless and just-like-new. It’s not surprising that so many of the celebrities attending turned to black bows – they are, after all, synonymous with Chanel, the fashion house where Karl Lagerfeld, who was honoured at this year’s Met Gala, was at the helm for years. Celebrities like Ariana Grande have been riding the bow trend particularly hard for the past few years, while TikTok's obsession with preppy style, plus the cutesy coquette and balletcore trends, have each adopted bows as a signature move. Plus, there’s a timeless appeal about a black hair bow, whether you’re walking the red carpet, attending a party or simply want to jazz up your everyday look with a feminine touch that’s not overly girly (pink bows on adults are a bit much, but black? Aubrey Plaza wore her hair in a bun with a bow to accessorise the look, while Emily Ratajkowkski sported an oversized bow with her half-up, half-down ‘do (plus a new short fringe).If you think baked chicken and cabbage sounds, well, a bit pedestrian, this is definitely not the case.

And it was followed up at Balmain in Paris where lead hair stylist, Sam McKnight, created “vertibows” or vertical bows out of the models' hair.Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Try Moroccanoil's Dry Texture Spray to add body and shine without crunch and Ouai's Matte Pomade for a medium hold that adds texture and depth to the look. If you’re worried about looking too styled, I would make sure there is a messy, effortless texture to your style to balance the femme feeling of a bow,” Gregory says.

The simple addition grounded the actor’s shimmering Alaïa gown, echoing the rows of onyx sequins and tying the entire look together. Sydney Sweeney's kittenish take on the look is reminiscent of Claudia Schiffer’s iconic '90s Chanel runway look but with a touch of Madonna thrown in for good measure courtesy of the organza texture and placement. Next came Sydney Sweeney, who attended the Bones And All premiere in black-bowed Armani, her hair pulled into a polished half-updo finished with an exaggerated and impossibly chic version of the staple accessory. The accessory was worn under models' eyes (yep, really) at Simone Rocha during London Fashion Week's AW23 show.Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. The opening soirée saw Julianne Moore sparking the trend in subtle guise, her glossy burnished waves bound in a low ponytail with the help of a thin black ribbon. This year’s Venice Film Festival has been a spectacle, and the hair and makeup moments are no exception. And for Tessa Thompson, a similarly mirrored moment took shape in a tautly-pulled ponytail, a black ribbon trailing between her shoulder blades. As far as bows go, Russell recommends brands like Lelet and Jennifer Behr, since they're easy to use.