Fringed favourites

Written by Dana Karlson
14.12.2009

Fringe is for lunch today, and the office just can’t seem to agree on this fickle fashion.  Like the best built-in accessory, fringe is decadent Flapper fun– drop waist not included–though too much of a good thing tends to look more like something you wore to a dance recital in year five than an article of style.  So the question is this: do we leave fringe in the 1920s where it belongs or cycle it through once more with playful tassels?

Anna Friel scores ten points for the for-fringe side as she’s snapped stepping out of the Theatre Royal.  Looking ever-so-lovely in pink and purple scalloped tiers over textured tights, Miss Friel’s fringe is subtle and smart.  The rosey/rouge palette is on-trend for winter, and the actress’ panelled frock is perfect for evening adventures.

As we’ve come to observe–and love– Friel is a fan of Topshop, which has amped up it’s fringe factor for winter.  From the high street to designer boutiques, tassels of every variety are adorning our clothes and accessories.  Fringed boots are no longer restricted to the soft shapes of Minnetonka’s suede booties.  This season, fringe goes glam on ankle boots and platforms.  Whilst a dress is the obvious choice, Topshop is adding jagged pieces to its jackets and vests as well.  And don’t forget the underwear!  We’re not sure that you could necessarily wear La Perla’s balconet bra under anything, but then again we’re not exactly sure that’s the point.

Before you decide, take a look at LynkU’s impressive collection of all things fringed and fantastic.