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Bows and Hair Ribbons Are Here to Stay According to the Spring/Summer 2024 Runways

From Sandy Liang to Mirror Palais, ribbons were back in a big way on the Spring/Summer 2024 runways at New York Fashion Week, but with a modern twist.

model wearing white corset dress with ribbon tied around neck.
Mirror Palais Spring/Summer 2024.

Balletcore has been trending this year, and along with it, all things girly, including ribbons and bows. The accessory plays a major role in creating that soft, romantic aesthetic, whether it's through hair accessories, dress straps, shoe adornments, or simply tying a ribbon on anything that feels too plain. The trend doesn't appear to be dying down anytime soon though, especially now that the runways at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 have breathed new life into the look. 

For Mirror Palais, it was clear that ribbons were a major part of its vision for the spring season. They appeared in several different looks, taking shape in various forms. A handful of models sported bows as hair ribbons, while others were styled having satin ribbons tied around their necks.

Model in short pink skirt, pink heels, and black shirt with bow on it
Model wearing ruffled beige top and matching long skirt with bow details.
model wearing pink corset dress with bow around neck.
Model wearing short pink dress with pink bow in hair.
Mirror Palais Spring/Summer 2024. Photos courtesy of Mirror Palais.

Collina Strada utilized the ribbon trend in a completely different way, opting for ribbons braided into models' hair. The organza ribbon that was styled in these looks creates added texture and playfulness, adding a modern take on the traditional hair adornment. 

model wearing sheer white dress with white ribbon in hair.
model wearing green top with pink ribbons in hair.
model surrounded by flowers wearing green dress with ribbons braided into hair.
model wearing blue and purple jacket with ribbons in hair.
Collina Strada Spring/Summer 2024. Photos courtesy of Collina Strada.

For many, Sandy Liang has become synonymous with ribbons and bows, especially with the brand's signature aesthetic merging balletcore and pageantcore. However, rather than focus on bows as strict hair accessories as we've seen in the past, Sandy Liange used ribbons as garment detailing. Look no further than the creative take on the massive bow belts or the vertical bow detailing that's a whimsical alternative to a button-down. 

model on runway wearing sheer black dress with bow details.
Model on runway wearing pink dress with puffy sleeves and bow details.
model on runway wearing sheer beige top and short pleated white skirt with bow around waist.
model wearing black cut out with ties top and shorts nyfw
model on runway wearing white t shirt and pink tights with pink bow around waist.
Model on runway wearing black dress with floral details and bows attached.
Sandy Liang Spring/Summer 2024. Photos courtesy of Sandy Liang.

While the deconstruction and reinterpretation of ribbons and bows are forecasted to be a big trend come next spring, they continue to have a major presence for street-style looks. If you're looking to sport bows for the current season, look no further than these off-runway style inspiration moments. 

 
 
 
 

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