Want your bob to come with an elevated, sexy twist? Boy, have we got the haircut for you.

Presenting: the Birkin bob. Because pairing the year’s hottest haircut with a fringe that never goes out of style just makes sense.

Sian Wood, art director at Shoreditch salon Taylor Taylor London, tells Stylist: “The Birkin bang is quite simply a texturised, slightly longer fringe that skims the eyebrows and, although originally fuller in style, it can also be brought up to date with a wispier, lighter finish. Birkin bangs were made famous by iconic muse Jane Birkin, who also gave her name to the eponymous Hermès bag. They have remained relevant through the decades due to their classic appeal. They’re flattering on many face shapes and instantly give a classic, cool-girl look that is similar to the curtain bang.

“A super-versatile fringe, the Birkin can be worn forward on the face to create a heavier, sexier look, but when gently parted gives a softer, feminine feel. An added bonus is that it is perhaps one of the most low maintenance fringe styles as its ‘lived-in’ aesthetic is all about carefree, effortless styling.”

The Birkin bob is the perfect haircut for anyone who wants a chic, sexy, lived-in crop