Sleek Braided Updos, Hair Bows, and Dramatic Eyeshadow Dominated Milan Street Style

Of all four major fashion week cities, Milan most consistently delivers when it comes to beauty street style. Show-goers always seem to understand the assignment and arrive not only dressed to the nines but with meticulous attention paid to their hair and makeup looks as well. It feels like an appropriate homage to the Italian city and its undeniably glamorous Italian brands. Gucci! Prada! Jil Sander! Marni! Bottega Veneta! Who wouldn’t want to make an unforgettable impression if you were sitting front row at these shows?

Our favorite beauty looks this season encompassed plenty of enviable hairstyles, with braided updos, snatched buns, and romantic hair accessories all making an appearance. Long, high-volume hairdos shared air time with cropped bobs and gamine pixie cuts, proving that no matter your preferred length, you can still make a memorable beauty statement. The makeup was similarly dramatic, with luxe burgundy lipstick and splashes of metallic eyeshadow each popping up on more than a handful of attendees.

Keep scrolling for the 21 best Milan beauty street style looks that left us swooning.

Braided Pony

Although the bun is still the reigning updo among the fashion set, this twist on the classic ponytail is making a case for a looser, less expected style.

Bold Color Everywhere

a show attendee at Milan Fashion week with colorful makeup and a feather hat

Why limit your most colorful cosmetics to just the eyes or lips? This beauty icon shows us how maximalist makeup is done.

Hardware Head Turner

woman with silver hair accessories facing away from the camera

No need to limit your hair accessories to just one or two options. When in doubt, stack up the hardware for fashion-forward look.

Sleek Braids

woman with cornrows, glasses, and a gray suit

Classic cornrows have never looked more stylish than when they’re paired with oversized sunnies and a slick gray suit.

Romantic Braided Bun

woman at milan fashion week with a braided bun

Channel your inner Juliet with this stunning braided bun. If your hair is longer, twist the style to keep it especially romantic.

Burgundy Shadow

woman with burgundy eyeshadow and a shearling coat

Shades of red are popping up all over fashion month, but we’re partial to this subdued burgundy eyeshadow look. It’s an unexpected twist on the classic smokey eye.

Flirty Half-Up Half-Down

The half-up half-down style has received plenty of air time of the past few months but this fluffy, voluminous iteration is definitely one of our favorites.

Sensual Bows

woman with a red and white dress and red velvet bow in her hair facing away from the camera

A simple velvet bow is pure Italian elegance, especially when your hair is this shiny and healthy.

Radiant Monotone

woman in a green and pink dress and tight bun

Radiant, dewy skin is so stunning on its own but when paired with monochromatic makeup, it takes the look to a whole new level. Add in a slicked back bun and you’re ready for the front row.

Rib-Skimming Length

woman in black leather jacket and long blonde hair

Sometimes a beautiful blowout is all you need to make a serious impact. Reach for a nourishing hair mask each week to keep your strands silky and frizz-free.

’90s-Style Buns

The Y2K bun is back in full force. Leave out some hair at the front and keep the ends spiky to capture the look and spice up the classic bun.

Playful Bows

woman with a bow in her hair and an orange jacket

Oversized bows are a playful rendition of the hair accessory trend, especially in a contrasting pastel shade like this.

Go Bold Color

two women with pink bobs and colorful dresses

Thinking of trying out a new hair color for spring? Go bold with a flirty pink shade and watch the compliments roll in.

Demure Florals

woman with a braided bun and blue hair accessories facing away from the camera

A chic hair pin is the ideal accent to an otherwise simple updo. Reach for a complimentary color to add the perfect finishing touch to your outfit.

Unbothered Roots

woman in a red dress with dark red lipstick and two tone hair

Who says you need to race to the salon when your roots start to show? Copy this chic show-goer and allow the stark contrast to stand front and center. Bonus points for adding in a bold burgundy lipstick.

Gilded Accents

Metallic makeup continues to trend this season, and we love allowing the pigment to spill out from the eye area and down the face. Try gold or silver depending on your complexion.

Workwear Wet Look

woman in a gray jacket with long blonde hair

The wet look isn’t just reserved for the runways, as this street style star proves. Pair the statement-making style with an oversized blazer for some sophisticated contrast.

woman in a silver Gucci jacket with lots of earrings and silver eyeliner

If you love a curated ear scape, add in a flash of subtle silver on the eyes. Pair it with extra dewy skin to complete the look.

Loose Pony and Bows

woman with a black bow in a loose ponytail and light blue jacket facing away from the camera

The loose ponytail has been everywhere this season, and it looks especially chic with a classic black bow. No need to overthink things with this style—just tie the hair close to the ends and go.

Burgundy Pout

woman in a burgundy suit with dark hair and dark lipstick

Keep it monotone with a matching burgundy outfit to emphasize your matte pout.

Feminine Pixie

woman in a sheer shirt with red lipstick and a pixie cut

While the fashion girl bob remains a street style staple, true beauty mavens will take things even shorter with a chic pixie cut (and bold lipstick, of course).

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