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Fashion Week Trend: Fringe

From William Rast, Derek Lam, and Rodarte, to J. Mendel and Jill Stuart, fringe was all over the Fall 2010 runways. While it may be a few months before we’ll be able to get our hands on the looks shown last week, fringe has already been translated into accessories by a number of brands including Jimmy Choo, Novella Royale, and Vanessa Bruno. I’ve never been super into fringe and I’m surprised that a trend that has been somewhat prominent for a few seasons already made such a strong splash on the runway. I don’t plan on investing in any fringe-accented bags, but if I was going to I would opt for one where the fringe is used in moderation like the Jimmy Choo above on the right (very similar to a Hayden-Harnett bag I bought a few seasons ago…I guess they were ahead of the fringe trend!). There’s something too Western-cowboy when fringe is the focal point of a handbag like the Choo bag on the left.

What do you think about fringe-accented bags? Snob or Slob?

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8 comments

  1. Snob– I love fringe. It’s one of those unnecessary details that CAN give something the feel of extravagance. I think the problem comes from an American market where we correlate the use of fringe with cowboys and the Midwest. (But I also think there’s room for a “rugged” look in high fashion– denim is certainly making a splash at the moment…)

  2. I am a sucker for studs and fringe anytime anywhere. In fact I am picking up my Gucci studded and fringed Babouska hobo tomorrow from layaway. Maybe it will be past its prime soon but I don’t care! Lurve it!!

  3. I think the problem comes from an American market where we correlate the use of fringe with cowboys and the Midwest. (But I also think there’s room for a “rugged” look in high fashion– denim is certainly making a splash at the moment…)