Joey King debuted the ultimate hair transformation at the Cannes Film Festival, ditching her signature blonde lengths in favor of a sophisticated vintage “Prada bob.” The actress, who premiered La Plus Precieuse des Marchandises this weekend, debuted the statement cut on the festival’s final red carpet.
The actress is characterized by her sleek, blunt shape and delicate, cheek-grazing curls. The latest alternative is dramatically inspired by the iconic flapper bob of the 1920s. Once called the “Dutch Bob” or “Page Boy Bob,” the classic hairstyle first arrived in Hollywood in silent films, worn by the likes of Louise Brooks, Colleen Moore and Mary Thurman. King’s updated style, embellished with a minimalist barrette, maintains the uniformity and length of the vintage cut, but forgoes the typical graphic bangs. That’s what defines the dapper “Prada Bob” – as coined by celebrity hairdresser Dimitris Giannetos.
King completed her red carpet ensemble with a buttermilk-colored Miu Miu dress embellished with bows and a maximalist pair of rhinestone-embellished fishnet gloves. A badass combination of effortlessness and extravagance, the We Were the Lucky Ones star’s style is a real lesson in vintage references.
The unexpected hair transformation is the latest in a string of red carpet bob debuts this season. From Gigi Hadid’s departure from her California supermodel waves to Elle Fanning’s versatile shoulder-length cut, this year’s awards season provided ample reason to embrace the haircut before summer. One mere glance at the star-studded carpets of 2024 will prove that a simple bob doesn’t have to be restrictive; from flipped ends and subtle beehive hairstyles to hydrotexture and choppy layers, the chin-length cuts we’re seeing today are chic, modern, and leave generous room for experimentation and play.
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