INSTEP Magzine

With the onset of the fall season, a number of current fashion trends and classic winter favourites should be making their way back to your closet! One of these is the 'fringe'. Fringe detailing is back - and made an appearance on celebrities and at recent Fashion Weeks alike. Fringe has been spotted on everything from bags to heels to boots to coats. While fringe often reminds one of stereotypical cowboy attire, it can be worn with great style. Restrict your fringe fetish to one item of clothing/ accessory only to avoid overkill. For accessories, think fringed headbands or bracelets. Incorporate the trend in outfits by embellishing fringe on shirtsleeves or hemlines. For those living in colder climes, fringed boots are quite becoming to be worn in the winter with jeans and a basic sweater. Designer brands have even teamed up fringe with other fashion trends like gladiator sandals. Fringe has always been a part of the classic fall wardrobe in our part of the world, given the tassels on pashmina shawls, and its time to think beyond just that! Age-old trends like fringe and lace have both come back into vogue this season, so when shopping, think hippie '70s and rock and roll with a modern twist. After all, these are economically trying times, so this seems like a perfect way to stay minimalist while adding a touch of flamboyance to jazz up your wardrobe.