With the spring/summer 2025 Fashion Weeks having provided a smorgasbord of style inspiration, it wasn’t just the garments that turned heads. Fashion Month is the time where hairstylists are in their element: able to be as creative, bold and daring as their hearts’ desire. With the recent shows having provided an array of seasonal muses, we hear from leading Fashion Week stylists on the best looks to sport this autumn.
Sleek and polished Smooth and sleek ‘clean girl’ buns have been a pervading trend over the past year. The look emphasises structure and neatness – key elements that British designers Harris Reed and Richard Quinn drew on for their London Fashion Week shows. “The Ukrainian label Tamar Keburia’s Fashion Week show saw the models wheeling suitcases with outward facing mirrors, reminding the audience that any of us could become refugees at any time,” says Philipp Haug, Fashion Week and BAFTA hairstylist.
“The hair was strong, serious and minimalistic, and it was an emotional show to work on.” To achieve the clean, polished bun at home, Haug breaks it down: 1. Start with smooth, well-prepped hair.
Use a straightener and smoothing serum for a shiny base.2. Pull hair tightly into a low or high bun.
Secure with hair ties and pins.3. Finish with a strong-hold hairspray to keep everything in place.
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