When fringe is added to the equation in the right amounts (and the right quality), it imparts an unrivaled bohemian chic. However, if it looks like you bought it at a craft show, then you too will look like a craft show.
There’s something about the movement of fringe, be it on your shoes or around your hemline, that feels great. You’re aware of it. And when you’re aware of something on your body, it comes across subsequently in your movements (and in a quite alluring way).
As always, a little goes a long way or you verge on the Halloweeny. Pocahantas was cool, but we don’t necessarily want to look like her. Not even Mischa Barton can pull it off.
My first foray into fringe came in the form of a buttery soft, pale pink YSL bag:
My YSL bag and I looking out over the Pyrenees Mountains.
…and has most recently come in the form of my most prized possessions, my fringe boots:
Michael Kors "Montreal" boots in olive suede.
Prada gave it a go:
Prada fringed Napa handbag.
Christian Louboutin offers a slightly more sexed-up version, which I’ve coveted for a few years:
Want.
I’ve had this picture saved on my laptop for years, of Jessica Simpson in a Development suede fringed jacket. Never have been able to find it:
Jessica in her heyday: this development by Phillip Lim jacket haunts my dreams.
Anna Sui’s belt + a sundress:
Anna Sui "Daisy" crochet & fringe tie belt.
And this vest is on the top of my spring wardrobe needs:
Torn by Ronny Kobo fringe vest.
-Carey
