Awar Odhianga regular on the catwalks and spotted by Matthieu Blazy at Bottega Veneta, who wore this hairstyle. The same morning, she had paraded at Sacai with her signature short afro. In the evening, at Chanelshe sported cornrows, these braids placed close to the skull, gathered into a low bun. A look photographed by Isidore Montag for Launchmetrics Spotlight and described by Vogue.
Awar Odhiang at Chanel: a low bun with graphic lines
Awar Odhiang has had a series of shows this season before finishing his Fashion Month in Paris at Chanel. According to Vogue, the houses that invited her to show chose to highlight her hair in different ways: in an afro, in a wavy wig or in braids.
At Chanel, Matthieu Blazy had already entrusted him with the finale of the spring-summer 2026 show with his signature afro. For the spring-summer 2027 collection, the designer chose a different hairstyle, with cornrows gathered into a low bun. The braids follow the shape of the skull, while the bun adds volume to the back of the head. The neck is open, which visually lengthens the silhouette.
Why Awar Odhiang’s neo-bun makes a difference
To describe the neo-bun, hairstylist Olivier Lebrun, quoted by Marie Claire, summarizes: “It’s the antithesis of the banana bun: it’s chic, fresh, the perfect hairstyle that frees the neck, lengthens the silhouette, lifts the face.”
On Awar Odhiang, the open neck highlights the collar of his Chanel jacket. The braids emphasize the shape of her head, while the bun structures the hairstyle. The result gives an impression of height and highlights the face.
True Medical reminds us that romantic hairstyles often play on a mixture of structure and lightness. The hair is slightly textured, a few strands remain free around the face and a flexible hairspray allows the hairstyle to be fixed without freezing it. Chanel’s look is smoother than a messy bun, but the principle remains the same: a well-designed hairstyle that maintains a natural appearance.
How to adopt Awar Odhiang’s neo-bun at home
To reproduce this hairstyle at home, Marie Claire recommends starting with dry hair. Apply a small amount of styling cream, then smooth the hair back. Then choose a middle or side part before gathering the lengths halfway up or at the nape of the neck to form a bun.
To rediscover the spirit of the Chanel look, be sure to clear the neck and keep clean lines. You can twist or braid the lengths before securing them with discreet pins. On textured hair, cornrows allow you to get closer to the hairstyle worn by Awar Odhiang. A light fixing is then enough to hold the whole thing together without giving an overly rigid effect.