Naomi Watts's French Bob Is the Star of Milan Fashion Week

a white woman with short, blonde hair posing on a red carpet wearing a tan, strapless dress with sequins — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Naomi Watts has spent all year wearing the ultimate it-girl haircut, and she just brought it to Italy.

On Sept. 26, the actress and Stripes Beauty co-founder was spotted at the Tod's fashion show during Milan Fashion Week, where she wore a slightly oversized, brown pantsuit with a matching suede handbag and black leather heels. The outfit itself—complete with knee-length, baggy shorts—gave nothing but cool girl energy, but it was Watts's glam that sealed the deal for me.

For the event, she was wearing her signature chin-length French bob, only this time, instead of wearing it sleek and straight like she normally does, she wore it in a fluffy, blown-out style with a few soft waves and curls throughout that gave her a chic, just-got-out-of-bed look. She completed the look with deep, chocolate brown manicure, aka one of all-time my favorite nail colors for fall.

a white woman with short, blonde hair wearing a brown pantsuit with a white blouse and brown sunglasses in front of a grassy background — Naomi Watts pictured during Milan Fashion Week.

The bob haircut has never exactly gone out of style, but it was an especially popular cut among celebrities in 2025. The French bob, specifically, came into focus over the summer, with stars like Sofia Richie and Alexandria Daddario chopping off their long locks in favor of the cut in recent months. For the uninitiated, a French bob is a chin-length bob inspired by the short, cropped styles of the 1920s, and it usually features choppy bangs.

French bobs aren't quite as dramatic as blunt bobs, and they usually have a slightly messy or undone look that makes them the perfect style if you're looking for something easy and low maintenance. If Naomi Watts's wavy French bob is making you scissor-happy (or if you've already committed to the cut and need styling inspiration), read ahead to shop a few products you'll need to have on hand for keeping your cropped cut looking its best.

BaBylissPRO

Nano Titanium Styleswitch Ionic Multi-Styler & Hair Dryer

Master the wavy, blown-out look with this multi-styler that dries and curls the hair without any excessive heat damage.

Paul Mitchell

Neuro Style+ 1" Ceramic Straightening & Styling Iron

Reminder: you can use a flat iron to create loose waves and give your hair a slightly messy look.

JVN

Complete Blowout Styling Milk

This blowout milk provides heat protection while also eliminating frizz and adding smoothness to the hair.

Kristin Ess Hair

Dry Finish Working Texture Hair Spray

Tip: if your bob is on the straighter or sleeker side, add a few spritzes of this to give it a more voluminous, lived-in look.

Oribe

Matte Waves Texture Hair Lotion

This styling lotion is also a quick way to add some beachy waves and texture to flat hair.

Danielle Jackson is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.