Ayo Edebiri's Intricate Braided Chignon Steals The Spotlight In London
Ayo Edebiri wore a detailed braided updo to a screening of her film Clarissa at the 70th BFI London Film Festival. The hairstyle layered small knotless box braids into a larger braid and chignon, with two face-framing pieces left loose. She completed the look with a Chanel top and skirt and warm-toned makeup.
Ayo Edebiri selected an elaborate braided updo for a London screening of Clarissa during the 70th BFI London Film Festival. Her style combined fine knotless box braids into one larger braid, then shaped it into a crown chignon, with two loose front braids framing her face. She wore a Chanel white top with bustle detail and a black pencil skirt.
Braids have long histories and cultural meanings, and red-carpet braided styles have recently appeared on Zendaya, Olivia Wilde, and Jennifer Lopez. Edebiri previously wore a fishtail braid at the Met in May and loose knotless box braids at Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2027 show. Her makeup featured red lips, mocha eyes, and warm brown tones.
This moment may draw more attention to braided hairstyles as red-carpet fashion, potentially influencing beauty consumers, stylists, and fans who follow celebrity trends. It could also spotlight the cultural histories of braiding, though a single appearance may not shift broader perceptions. For viewers who wear braids and hair professionals, seeing intricate styles on a major festival stage could feel affirming and may encourage wider appreciation, while coverage remains primarily entertainment-focused.