All tied up at Tanya Taylor. Image courtesy ImaxTree.com If there’s one lesson I’ve learned already, it’s that hair elastics have no business showing up at New York Fashion Week. Perhaps influenced by all of the intricate glamour at Couture Fashion Week, there’s been a slight shift in the accoutrement department backstage this season. Some of our faves so far: The black leather ties at Tanya Taylor quite literally tied the sleek ponytail look together. Somehow, this looks so much better than when I use a twist-tie that I’ve excavated from my desk drawer. Hmm.

Slicked and secured at Suno. Image courtesy ImaxTree.com

At Suno, the infamous Odile Gilbert fashioned a looped ponytail with a very intricate barrette and finished the look with plenty of shine.   Keep reading to see where else the trend appeared.
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