The start of awards season is a time for making a statement, whether through a wholly revamped look or, in Jennifer Aniston’s case, a modernised nod to an iconic style past.
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The actor stole the spotlight at the Golden Globes with a new layered chop that immediately called to mind The Rachel – a late-’90s cut whose influence can be found in the current beauty landscape.
To pull the cut into the present tense (and honour her own aesthetic evolution), Aniston eschewed ultra-abbreviated snips in favour of long, piecey layers that fell flatteringly around the face before spilling over shoulders. Though still marked by a deep side part, the evening’s interpretation was more sleek and chic than round and bouncy, the sophisticated shag paired with a beaded black dress, sun-kissed skin, and a burgundy manicure. The result was more clever ode than full-on throwback – still, The Rachel 2.0 is bound to inspire its share of copy-cats.
