During Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, Gillian Anderson appeared on the Miu Miu Fall 2026 ready-to-wear runway, blending delicate feminine fashion with a distinctive ’90s-inspired hairstyle. Walking between Kristen McMenamy and Kayako Higuchi, Anderson wore a sequin-embroidered buttercream dress, complemented by a zig zag headband reminiscent of her character Willow Rosenberg from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
’90s Hair Trend Makes a Strong Return Among Celebrities
The zig zag or comb headband, once favored by rom-com characters like Cher from Clueless and Bianca from 10 Things I Hate About You, has resurfaced recently amid a broader revival of ’90s beauty trends. This revival often highlights matte, cool-toned makeup and muted eyeshadows rather than the bronzy glam of previous years. Celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Dylan Sprouse have embraced this accessible, drugstore-sourced headband accessory.
Other Hair Accessories and Styles Gaining Popularity
Along with the comb headband, flat, wide-brimmed tortoise shell headbands are also in high demand, partly fueled by the resurgence of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s minimalist style on TikTok. Young fans have been seen flocking to Manhattan’s historic C.O. Bigelow apothecary to obtain similar headbands favored by Bessette Kennedy. This interest coincides with the rising popularity of the “quiet ponytail” look on runways, featured by designers such as Fendi and Jil Sander in their fall 2026 shows. Created by stylists Anthony Turner and Guido Palou, the quiet ponytail differs from the high ponytail by its relaxed, unstructured appearance, with a long, flat tail that appears effortlessly styled.
Miu Miu’s Fall 2026 Collection Highlights Stillness and Nostalgia
The Miu Miu Fall 2026 presentation featured a blend of nostalgic hair and fashion elements, with Chloë Sevigny also sporting a textured hairdo similar to Anderson’s on the runway. The collection’s focus on subtle but distinct hair styling adds to the overall mood of restrained elegance that defines this season’s aesthetic at Paris Fashion Week.
“Once a favorite of fictional rom-com characters such as Cher in Clueless and Bianca in 10 Things I Hate About You,” – unnamed source
