‘Tis the season for braids — as seen on the runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris

Remember when you were a little girl and a braided hairdo was your mother’s attempt to keep your hair neat and tidy while you run around and get into all sorts of mischief?

 

For Spring/Summer 2020, the perennial hairdo, which originated in African culture 5,000 years ago as a way to identify various tribes, is reimagined by renowned hairstylists for shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris.

 

At Kate Spade, hairstylist James Pecis went for a disheveled, slightly futuristic updo. At Dior, celebrated hairstylist Guido Palau created pigtail braids styled under the chicest sun hats. From braids adorned with flowers and hair scarves to sleek rope braids as seen at Erdem and Self-Portrait, you’re sure to find a variation that’s right up your alley — one that doesn’t make you look like a plain schoolgirl. Keep scrolling for more looks.

 

#1 COOL CORNROWS

Roksanda Spring/Summer 2020, London Fashion Week

 

House of Holland Spring/Summer 2020, London Fashion Week (Photo by Niklas HALLE’N / AFP)

 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Hiandra Martinez walks the runway for Kate Spade New York during New York Fashion Week at Elizabeth Street Gardens on September 07, 2019 in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images/AFP

 

#2 DAINTY ADORNMENTS 

Alice + Olivia Spring/Summer 2020, New York Fashion Week (Noam Galai/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows/AFP)

 

Maki Oh Spring/Summer 2020, New York Fashion Week (Jason Mendez/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows/AFP)

#3 MESSY UPDO 

Kimberly Drew walks the runway for Kate Spade Spring/Summer 2020, New York Fashion Week (Noam Galai/Getty Images/AFP)

 

Ashish Spring/Summer 2020, London Fashion Week

 

#4 POLISHED PONYTAIL

Self-Portrait Spring/Summer 2020, New York Fashion Week (Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows/AFP)

 

Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2020, New York Fashion Week (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP)

 

 

#5 PLAYFUL PIGTAILS

Ulla Johnson Spring/Summer 2020, New York Fashion Week

 

Bora Aksu Spring/Summer 2020, London Fashion Week (Photo by Niklas HALLE’N / AFP)

 

 

Dior Spring/Summer 2020, Paris Fashion Week (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

 

Cover image: Erdem Spring/ Summer 2020, London Fashion Week 

 

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