The buns & topknots that will earn you serious style points
A chic up-do is the fastest way to easy sophistication. Get some instant hair-spiration from the catwalks with our round-up of the buns & topknots we love.
GoRunwayLeave a few sections loose as you scoop your locks into a bun and pin into the style at varying heights to create this fashion-forward style.
GoRunwayThought buns were boring? Add a golden accessory to brighten up a low-slung coil.
As seen at: Yves Saint Laurent
GoRunwayAdd pretty pearly pins to low-slung buns to make your easy up-do party-ready. This look would be perfect for a winter bride, too.
As seen at: Chanel
GoRunway.comDon't worry about your low bun being too even; just neaten up the finished look by fastening stray locks into the bun using hair grips.
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg
GoRunway.comIf a simple knot is just not fancy enough, why not try your hand at this multi-twist bun? Twist your ponytail into two strands, braid them together and twist into a bun (it’s simpler than it looks).
As seen at: Rick Owens
GoRunwayFor a more polished look, slick a section of hair from your ponytail into a sculptured finish, and fix into place with plenty of hairspray. This look would be great for a wedding.
As seen at: Gucci
GoRunway.comThis laid-back style is totally weather-proof, so master it now for rain or shine.
As seen at: Stella McCartney
For a classic preppy look, secure your knot with a colour-matched hairnet.
As seen at: Ralph Lauren
GoRunway.comThe much underrated midi-bun; create your bun in the middle of your head for a laid-back look that'll suit all styles.
As seen at: Stella McCartney
GoRunwayBring your hair forward over your ears and leave a few ends poking from under your bun for a model-off-duty worthy look.
As seen at: Valentino S/S 2013
GoRunway.comOnce you've mastered the topknot you'll never look back. Always finish with a spritz of hairspray to fight the frizz.
As seen at: Louis Vuitton
GoRunwayDon't be afraid of wet-look locks; the easiest way to tap into the trend is with a slightly messy loose bun.
As seen at: Christian Dior
GoRunwayKeep a low bun centre-parted at the front for an off-duty look.
As seen at: Chanel
GoRunwaySweep hair into a low ponytail and comb back any bumps to the band before creating your bun to hide any imperfections.
As seen at: Erdem
GoRunway.comA simple ballet bun secured at the nape of your neck will never go out of style.
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg
GoRunwaySoften your low bun by pulling a few strands free around your face. Finish with smoky eyes to bring your look from day to night.
As seen at: Versace
GoRunwayPop your hair into a ponytail or pigtails and then plait before twisting into a bun for a super-neat finish.
As seen at: Marc Jacobs
GoRunwayHalf-bun, half-ponytail, this tucked-under style is great for dressing down a tailored outfit in the daytime.
As seen at: Marni
GoRunway.comThis is a great quick-fix hairstyle: you can even shower at the gym and create this look with wet hair.
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg
GoRunway.comTo ensure a sleek finish, pull your hair into a pony and before securing the bun, comb any bumps toward the hair-tie using a comb. They’ll be hidden by the bun. Don't be scared of hairnets, either. Just pull one over your ponytail before twisting the bun into place.
As seen at: Louis Vuitton
GoRunway.comIf you're just too cool to care, throw your hair into a super-loose low bun and pin half of it in, letting the other half fall free.
As seen at: Michael Kors
GoRunway.comWant to recreate this messy low bun? No parting required: just pull locks straight back from your head and twist into a bun.
As seen at: Stella McCartney
GoRunway.comBraided pigtail-buns? Yes please! Recreate this super-cute style for bonus GLAMOUR style points.
As seen at: Marc Jacobs
GoRunway.comMake your low-slung bun super-chic by opting for a sleek side-parting.
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg
Go RunwayWhy not play with the front of your hair when opting for a midi-bun; create a retro feel by twisting one side of your hair into a curled-under section, which can then be twisted into the bun.
As seen at: Badgley Mischka
Get bonus points for a ruler-straight centre-parting.
As seen at: Ralph Lauren
This loose and low bun is a timeless style. Opt for a rough side-parting for a laid-back look.
As seen at: Marchesa
GoRunwayThe tidy ballerina bun will never, ever go out of style. Use this model shot as your guide and practice, practice, practice until perfect.
As seen at: YSL
GoRunwayStart with a high ponytail and wind your hair around the base, starting with a colour-matched doughnut if your hair is lacking in volume. You should be able to just spy the bun from the front if the height is spot-on.
As seen at: Donna Karen
GoRunway*We love this look for weddings and parties.*
Take things up a notch by playing copycat with this Chanel catwalk style: give your bun its very own veil. Finish with a pretty stone hair grasp for extra sparkle.
As seen at: Chanel
GoRunwayDon't be afraid to tie your hair in knots! Twist two sections around each other and pin into place, leaving a length of hair loose to poke sideways from the style.
As seen at: 3.1 Philip Lim
GoRunwayThe loosest low knot we've ever seen: this look is great for showing off pretty, beachy waves while keeping locks under control.
As seen at: Michael Kors
GoRunwayA wire doughnut or a colour-matched hair-piece is a great way to amp up the volume of your ballet bun. Keep the slicked-back hair tidy with hairspray or shine serum.
As seen at: Oscar De La Renta
GoRunwayUsing a hairnet? Keep the look fashion forward by making a feature of it. Yes, we're wearing a hairnet, and what?
As seen at: Nina Ricci
GoRunwayLet flyaways run free but tidy up your look with a playful two-strip hairband for a practical care-free style.
As seen at: Herve Leger by Max Azria
GoRunway.comYou can’t go wrong with a low chignon, and this one’s super-pretty, especially with a hint of ombre colour.
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Use a fine-tooth comb to banish bumps and spritz into place with a firm-hold hairspray.
As seen at: Ralph Lauren
GoRunwayA tightly twisted bun works like this one works on mid to long-length hair. Just keep twisting hair round and round and pinning to the outside of the bun.
As seen at: Stella McCartney
GoRunwayLeave a few strands loose from your bun or buns around your face to soften the look.
As seen at: Marc Jacobs
GoRunwayWear this slicked-back wet-look high bun with leather trousers and a t-shirt with a too-cool-to-care chic look.
As seen at: Christian Dior
