The bixie is the '90s-inspired haircut of the summer
What's a bixie, you may ask? Unofficially: One of the coolest haircuts of the summer. Officially: A hybrid between a bob and a pixie. In other words, the best of all worlds. Here, a look at what exactly makes a bixie a 'bixie'—and how to style it if you decide to make the chop yourself. Getty Breaking down the bixie cut
The bixie has quickly become the most-requested haircut at salons. For good reason: 'It's a cut that combines the freshness and casualness of the pixie with the length of the bob, combining shorter layers at the nape of the neck and sideburns and leaving longer ones at the top and close to the face,' explains Spanish hairstylist and Redken ambassador Juandiegoteo. Think: A grown-out pixie or a choppy bob with face-framing bangs. Francesca Babbi
With a vibe that calls to minds the It-girls of the 1990s like Winona Ryder, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, and Victoria Beckham, it allows multiple variations depending on hair texture, bone structure, and desired length. 'It can be adapted to all types of hair and face shapes: play with the bangs and leave them down, tousled, or wavy to achieve a classic or edgy style,' recommends stylist Mar Peón of Menta Beauty Place in Madrid. Who can wear a bixie cut?
While the bixie can be adapted for anyone, 'it's a cut that especially favours oval faces as it highlights the cheekbones,' says Juandiegoteo. He also considers it 'ideal for fine hair because it adds a lot of volume. And, it also works well with wavy and curly hair for a more casual style,' he explains.
Felicitas Ordás of Felicitas Hair says it's also a great cut for anyone who wants to highlight their jawline, shoulders, and neck. 'With this cut, the nape of the neck and sides are lengthened.' Her advice: Comb it with the ends slightly outwards to give it a playful, gamine look.
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Vogue Singapore
2 days ago
- Vogue Singapore
The bixie is the '90s-inspired haircut of the summer
What's a bixie, you may ask? Unofficially: One of the coolest haircuts of the summer. Officially: A hybrid between a bob and a pixie. In other words, the best of all worlds. Here, a look at what exactly makes a bixie a 'bixie'—and how to style it if you decide to make the chop yourself. Getty Breaking down the bixie cut The bixie has quickly become the most-requested haircut at salons. For good reason: 'It's a cut that combines the freshness and casualness of the pixie with the length of the bob, combining shorter layers at the nape of the neck and sideburns and leaving longer ones at the top and close to the face,' explains Spanish hairstylist and Redken ambassador Juandiegoteo. Think: A grown-out pixie or a choppy bob with face-framing bangs. Francesca Babbi With a vibe that calls to minds the It-girls of the 1990s like Winona Ryder, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, and Victoria Beckham, it allows multiple variations depending on hair texture, bone structure, and desired length. 'It can be adapted to all types of hair and face shapes: play with the bangs and leave them down, tousled, or wavy to achieve a classic or edgy style,' recommends stylist Mar Peón of Menta Beauty Place in Madrid. Who can wear a bixie cut? While the bixie can be adapted for anyone, 'it's a cut that especially favours oval faces as it highlights the cheekbones,' says Juandiegoteo. He also considers it 'ideal for fine hair because it adds a lot of volume. And, it also works well with wavy and curly hair for a more casual style,' he explains. Felicitas Ordás of Felicitas Hair says it's also a great cut for anyone who wants to highlight their jawline, shoulders, and neck. 'With this cut, the nape of the neck and sides are lengthened.' Her advice: Comb it with the ends slightly outwards to give it a playful, gamine look.
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Flaming yakitori at Firebird by Suetomi
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Vogue Singapore
11-06-2025
- Vogue Singapore
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Backgrid This year, no fashion item has made headlines quite like sneakers. The sneaker trends that have defined the first half of 2025—and those forecasted for the next six months—suggest many people are striving for anti-mainstream designs. In an effort to avoid another Samba saturation situation, new-gen style fans have taken to fresh silhouettes, or unearthed lesser-known, archival styles, as an alternative to those in the mainstream spotlight. Of course, there has been a plethora of cult styles that, like Sambas, have been worn by what feels like every celebrity and It-girl (strategic seeding is partly to thank for this, no doubt). In no particular order: the Nike Air Max, Puma Speedcat, and the Adidas Taekwondo and Tokyo have all been increasingly popular this year. And you can best believe that crowds at Oasis's reunion tour this summer will be two-stepping in Gallagher-inspired Adidas trainers (Liam Gallagher has collaborated with the brand on several iterations of Spezials). Other staff predictions that came true: the comeback of skater trainers, that 'could have been stolen from your best friend's older brother's room in 2002, swiped from next to his PlayStation 2', as British Vogue 's Daisy Jones recently observed. Along with the continued obsession with performance trainers and Gorpcore (Salomons, Hokas, Merrells, and Asics continue to reign supreme), plus an endless stream of collaborations that have us on high alert, there is a little something for everyone. As we head into the summer months, bold, bright colors and retro-inspired shapes continue to dominate, so don't set them aside just yet. Scroll on to shop all 10 sneaker trends to note for the rest of 2025. Getty 1 / 60 The bold and the beautiful Step aside, minimalism. This year, the sneaker-sphere is all about color—where more is more. Miu Miu's colorblocked, Gymnasium sneaker, walked the spring/summer 2025 runway and became an instant street style must-buy, while many rainbow-coded iterations of classic sneaker shapes from Adidas, Nike, and other heritage brands have hit shelves. Injecting something bold into your usual mix is a smart move—just ask Bella and Gigi Hadid, who have been forerunners for the movement. Salvatore Dragone 2 / 60 The bold and the beautiful Courtesy of Adidas 3 / 60 Adidas Original Tokyo sneakers, $127 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Nordstrom 4 / 60 Miu Miu Gymnasium low top sneakers, $1,390 Available at Nordstrom. Courtesy of Nike 5 / 60 Nike LD-1000 shoes, $159 Available at Nike. Courtesy of Free People 6 / 60 Coolway nylon sneakers, $155 Available at Free People. Courtesy of 7 / 60 Sumptuous suede As fashion brands continue to divert to retro-inspired shapes, and sneaker houses keep plucking straight from the archive, we have seen a revival in suede fabrications, more so than plain leather. From Proenza Schouler's track-inspired sneaker for spring/summer 2025, an editor-favorite in bright cobalt, to Dries Van Noten's subtle update to their beyond-popular sports shoe, plus the success of Puma's Speedcat, a favorite of sneakerheads like Dua Lipa and Emily Ratajkowski, suede is definitely on point. Courtesy of Proenza Schouler 8 / 60 Sumptuous suede Courtesy of Proenza Schouler 9 / 60 Proenza Schouler sneakers, $910 Available at Proenza Schouler. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 10 / 60 Dries Van Noten suede sneakers, $475 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 11 / 60 Autry suede sneakers, $274 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Ssense 12 / 60 Puma Speedcat sneakers, $136 Available at Ssense. Backgrid 13 / 60 The Sneakerina No one was prepared for sneakerina fever, the sleeper hit of 2025. The buzz around these hybrid sneakers, characterized by elements of ballet, such as delicate laces or satin fabrications (similar to a pointe shoe), continues to gain momentum. Harry Styles was recently spotted out and about in London, wearing Prada's Collapse sneakers, while early adopters of the trend included Bella Hadid and Amelia Gray, on the women's front. Given that Simone Rocha featured a new variation of satin low-tops on her fall/winter 2025 runway, the sneakerina surely will remain popular through the end of the year. Backgrid 14 / 60 The Sneakerina Courtesy of Nordstrom 15 / 60 Prada low top sneakers, $1,291 Available at Nordstrom. Courtesy of Ssense 16 / 60 Abra ballerina sneakers, $792 Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Cettire 17 / 60 Miu Miu lace-up sneakers, $1,122 Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Farfetch 18 / 60 Polo Ralph Lauren sneakers, $429 Available at Farfetch. Backgrid 19 / 60 Sporty sprinters From Miu Miu to Maison Margiela, sneakers inspired by sporty, sprinter shapes are having their moment. It's a natural progression, given all the retro runners that are floating around currently. The main difference is that these have a treaded gum-sole, mimicking the idea of spikes, like those on the sole of their technical counterparts. Margiela's Sprinter has become one to watch, while collaborations such as Comme des Garçons x Spalwart are selling quickly. Bottega Veneta's reinvention of their Orbit sneaker, now in a low-runner shape, solidifies this as the next step in the world of throwback-inspired kicks. Backgrid 20 / 60 Sporty sprinters Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 21 / 60 Maison Margiela shell sneakers, $1,227 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Nordstrom 22 / 60 Bottega Veneta low top sneakers, $1,310 Available at Nordstrom. Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman 23 / 60 Comme Des Garçons suede runner sneakers, $610 Available at Bergdorf Goodman. Courtesy of Hoff 24 / 60 Hoff bird suede sneakers, $233 Available at Anthropologie. Courtesy of Adidas x Sporty & Rich 25 / 60 Partnerships, partnerships, partnerships Collaborations have always been a powerful tool in the sneaker landscape, with the most coveted styles selling at inflated prices on resale sites long after their initial release. This year saw continued success for the ongoing partnerships between Wales Bonner and Sporty & Rich with Adidas, while Loewe x On returned for another round, and the MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon mule finally dropped. With more brands jumping on the bandwagon at every turn, expect the remainder of 2025 to be big on the collaboration front. Courtesy of On x Loewe 26 / 60 Partnerships, partnerships, partnerships Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 27 / 60 Adidas x Wales Bonner Karintha Lo canvas sneakers, $491 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 28 / 60 Sporty & Rich x Adidas suede sneakers, $197 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Revolve 29 / 60 MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Xt Mule 4, $640 Available at Revolve. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 30 / 60 Loewe x On Cloudtilt sneakers, $688 Available at Net-a-Porter. Getty 31 / 60 Step back in time Sneaker wins of recent years have been steeped in nostalgia. Are yesteryear shoes bound for a return? Nike's Noughties-hailing Shox—the 'anti-Samba,' which were reinterpreted as a mule by Martine Rose, saw massive traction, as well as the more humble Air Max 1s and even Converse, with the uptick in high tops. British Vogue 's Daniel Rodgers also discussed whether he should bring back his Balenciaga Triple Ss (granted, they're only seven years old, but they still feel kind of nostalgic) or whether they're still too earnest. Getty 32 / 60 Step back in time Courtesy of Nike 33 / 60 Nike Air Max shoes, $189 Available at Nike. Courtesy of Converse 34 / 60 Converse high top sneakers, $129 Available at Converse. Courtesy of Balenciaga 35 / 60 Balenciaga sneakers, $1,590 Available at Balenciaga. Courtesy of Nike 36 / 60 Nike Shox TL shoes, $259 Available at Nike. Courtesy of 37 / 60 Loaf up One of the many sneaker hybrids that entered the chat was New Balance's loafer-trainers. Elsewhere, Cecilie Bahnsen released sporty Mary Janes, via her collaboration with Asics, while Simone Rocha experimented with track-soled ballerinas, and Salomon unveiled a backless mule version of its XT-4 silhouette, made in collaboration with MM6 Maison Margiela. Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers, which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds. This is a movement that Molly Rooyakkers, founder of @ says can make 'an otherwise standard item feel personal.' Courtesy of 38 / 60 Loaf up Courtesy of Ssense 39 / 60 New Balance loafer sneakers, $213 Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Nordstrom 40 / 60 Puma mesh sneakers, $160 Available at Nordstrom. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 41 / 60 Salomon leather-trimmed mesh sandals, $211 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Nordstrom 42 / 60 Simone Rocha strap sneakers, $1,305 Available at Nordstrom. Courtesy of GC Images 43 / 60 Sk8er Skater shoes are back. Although these shouldn't reach Samba status—it would ruin their charm—Vans Slip-Ons and Old Skools have seen plenty of traction, through celeb endorsements from Zoë Kravitz and Jennifer Lawrence, who often sport in their ever-cool, off-duty wardrobes. Other true skate styles that we expect to see take off include the Busenitz from Adidas (already hard to get), and New Balance's Numeric Brandon Westgate 508, both of which run a little more under the radar. Getty 44 / 60 Sk8er Courtesy of Nordstrom 45 / 60 Vans checkerboard shoes, $80 Available at Nordstrom. Courtesy of Vans 46 / 60 Vans sneakers, $81 Available at Vans. Courtesy of Adidas 47 / 60 Adidas Busenitz Pro shoes, $129 Available at Adidas. Courtesy of New Balance 48 / 60 New Balance Westgate 508 sneakers, $80 Available at New Balance. Getty 49 / 60 Pitch kicks 'With the women's Euros coming up in summer 2025, get ready to see even more football-inspired sneakers everywhere,' asserts Rachel Makar, senior director of merchandising at StockX. Football fever already took over fashion during the men's Euros–football shirts and scarves became a style fixture off the pitch, so prepare for 2.0 next summer. At the same time, Oasis will be on their reunion tour–Britpop is also, of course, intrinsically linked with football culture–so prepare to see fans rocking three-stripe trainers (and parkas, and mod cuts…). WireImage 50 / 60 Pitch kicks Courtesy of FWRD 51 / 60 Adidas sambas, $141 Available at FWRD. Courtesy of Reebok 52 / 60 Reebok XT sneakers, $65 Available at Reebok. Courtesy of JD Sports 53 / 60 Reebok shoes, $169 Available at JD Sports. Courtesy of Revolve 54 / 60 Gola sneakers, $183 Available at Revolve. Courtesy of Asics_Sportstyle 55 / 60 Gorphardcore Gorpcore is no longer a trend–it's a lifestyle. Enthusiasts pine after performance trainers, including Salomons, Merrells, Hokas, and Asics—the latter of which has outperformed most running shoe brands, according to Emily Minea, director of merchandising at GOAT, who dubs it 'the ultimate nondescript running brand.' On the street, everyone from Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid has backed the movement. With the continuous sell-out status of new drop colorways of the XT-6, to Loewe x On's latest collaboration style, the trend is not going anywhere anytime soon. Courtesy of Salomon 56 / 60 Gorphardcore Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 57 / 60 Loewe x On Cloudventure paneled sneakers, $688 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Ssense 58 / 60 Salomon sneakers, $258 Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Nordstrom 59 / 60 Asics Gel-1130 sneakers, $133 Available at Nordstrom. Courtesy of Free People 60 / 60 Hoka Athletics sneakers, $193 Available at Free People.
