SS15 Catwalk Trend: Plaits and Braids
Braids have officially transitioned from the playground to the runway. This season saw the likes of Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang and Alexander McQueen repping styles from touseled to tight, boho to urban. Whether you're after the classic pig tails, Greek goddess weaves or a nineties cornrow, take a look through our edit for the ultimate inspiration...
IndigitalPlain but powerful. Take it old-school with a St Trinian's style.
As seen at: Marc by Marc Jacobs
IndigitalFrench braids aren't just for school girls, don't you know? For an en-trend look, before plaiting the hair use a little Moroccan oil for a wet-look finish.
As seen at: Giorgio Armani
IndigitalThe deep side parting is very in-right now but so are the deep set plaits. This is a welcome twist on the up-do.
As seen at: Giorgio Armani
IndigitalIf you think a whole head of cornrows is a step too far, try just braiding a few. This is a great way to add a little edge to your evening wear.
As seen at: Marchesa
IndigitalTousled braids are the perfect weekend look for casual style. Section your hair and plait the bottom layer, take the top layer and tong in large sections finishing with a light layer of hair spray. Voila.
As seen at: Vera Wang
IndigitalClassic pigtails are a sure way to keep things youthful. Alice band's optional.
As seen at: Marc by Marc Jacobs
IndigitalPrevent yourself from looking too preened by rubbing your fingers over your braids after you've plaited them. Flyaways have that bed-head feel and we like it.
As seen at: Givenchy
IndigitalThe best way to go geometric? Cornrows.
As seen at: Alexander McQueen
IndigitalCornrows and braids? Nineties eat your heart out.
As seen at: DKNY
IndigitalWe love the subtlety of this look. Why go all out when you can make a statement with one single braid?
As seen at: Vera Wang
Indigital5-hours, endless of hair extensions and a pot of wax per head wasn't the easiest look to re-create backstage at Alexander McQueen during Paris Fashion Week. But isn't a skullcap one of the coolest braid-barnets you've ever seen?
As seen at: Alexander McQueen
IndigitalAs seen at: Alexander McQueen
