Missy Elliott is an all-around icon: a rap legend, pro songwriter and producer, and absolute style superstar. I’ll never forget the first time I saw her on my TV screen in the “The Rain” music video—and basically every one of her music videos and performances after that. It’s been a long time since “The Rain,” but Elliott’s style influence is just as powerful today as it was then… she’s even got me reconsidering my stance on the side ponytail!
Elliott jetted off to Paris for the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show on June 23 and brought her signature ultra-cool style to the event, pairing a slouchy gray suit with a massive brown hat and the perfect hairstyle to go with it: a long, low, sideswept auburn ponytail, which was cinched right underneath the hat at the nape of her neck and brushed over one shoulder for an equally show-stopping presence, cascading down to hit just below her ribcage.
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Side ponytails can be tricky; it’s basically a mathematical equation trying to perfect the placement of the ponytail and how it interacts with your accessories and your outfit, but when done right, they look so cool—simply refer to the photo above to see what I mean! Sure, the hat is the first thing you notice given it’s towering size and wide brim, but that’s in part because of how beautifully the accessory and her hairstyle work together!
And let’s take a moment to admire Elliott’s manicure, shall we? It was bright, bold, and beyond summery: a square-shaped set in a vibrant neon palette, with each nail sporting a unique but cohesive design. I spy a whole lotta neon leopard print, a blue squiggle atop an orange base, some 3D metallic designs, and a glam tropical pink yellow, and orange combo, plus a whole lot more fun color and pattern.
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