Fashionable Fringes - Shoes & Bags
Hobo and Boho Fringed Fashion Accessories for Summer and Fall
This fall and summer season's clutches and boots take on a shaggy-dog look, whilst shoulder bags take on a hobo and boho look with fashionable, free spirited fringes.
This summer and fall season clutches take on a shaggy-dog look, whilst shoulder bags take on a hobo and boho look with fashionable, free spirited fringes.
Fringes adorn boots, flats and pumps, Pocahontis-style, with fall’s shoe-boots and winter footwear, and summer slingback sandals with tassels and fashionable fringing. Gucci’s fall 2008 ready-to-wear collection of flying leather fringes on hobo shoulder bags and Russian Cossack-style long fringe-tassel boots. According to Fashionizing.com, “Fringed boots are the defining feature of the trend, with other details like studs and tooled leather adding to the crafty, bohemian feel.” Balmain and Anna Sui join Gucci in their sophisticated and casual chic fringed runway looks with short-fringed ankle boots and knee-highs.
The fringe trend currently hitting the stores means we are seeing a revival of '60s and '70s tassel trims and yeti-like fringing. However, whether you favor a hippy, or chic bohemian look, then you may be tempted to pull on a pair of Balmain moccasin-fringe ankle boots or carry the contents of your life in a shaggy Cavalli clutch.
Fringes Are Back With A Bang
According to Designerhandbag101.com, “fringes are back with a bang.” The trend lends itself particularly well to handbags, with a tassel here and a fringed-edge there. Arm candy, such as soft suede bags with Pocohantis-style fringing and long-beaded leathers, with hobo and messenger bags which come into their own.
From Pocahontis to Shaggy Dog
In their article “On the fringe,” Shoeblog.com features a number of black bags and footwear with extreme fringes, including a pair of Paul and Jo fringed high-heel sandals ($600) or Candela NYC Flecos fringed-flats which would look just as much as hot on a Red Indian reservation, with their 3-inch dangling fringe.
If you are a fan of the current celebrity culture, then consider Eva Longoria’s favored dangerous Prada shaggy bag. This year’s bags have a distinctly shaggy-dog feel with clutches resembling a Pekinese or totes looking distinctly dreadlocked or Old English Sheepdog-like, similar to Victoria Beckham’s 2007 Prada Nappa Fringe Convertible Tote
Fringe Fashion Accessories
When it comes to fringes it is not possible to overlook other accessories which lend themselves well to the trend. From scarves to pendants and tassel belts, there is a large selection of products to choose from if you just want to dip your toe into the trend.
Online retailers Asos and Net-A-Porter currently carry a range of fringe-friendly fashion footwear, purses and other accessories from “can afford it” to “really can’t afford it” prices!
