Leave it to George Northwood, London’s king of bobs, to deliver yet another stellar hairstyle for his longtime client, Alicia Vikander. Snipping off her chest-length hair—a style the actor has remained loyal to for years—in favor of a chunky midi-bob, Northwood created a look that felt fresh and flattering for autumn.
“Alicia has worn her hair long for a while, but fancied a bit of a change,” Northwood tells Vogue. “She’s about to go and shoot a new movie, but while we were doing press for her new film, Firebrand, we felt it would be a great time to refresh her haircut. We went for a midi-bob,” he explains.
Slightly jagged on the ends, Northwood ensured her cut was left “thick and chunky, but with a soft edge,” he says. “It’s essentially a simple, one-length bob that’s slightly longer at the front.” The shape and length mean it is super versatile and can be worn with a center parting or to the side. “It will look great with her natural texture or a bit of a wave,” he adds.
Styled with a little texture and Northwood’s signature bend, Vikander’s new cut is perfect for autumn—it will look as great peeping over the top of roll-necks and knits as it will with more formal looks, plus it complements darker hair colors, which become more prevalent in the cooler months.