Trendspotting: On the Fringe

Jun 03, 2008 @ 3:09pm

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Confession: I love fringe. I love the way a fringe bag kind of makes me feel like Kate Hudson in Almost Famous, or the way a fringe skirt swishes while dancing. But fringe gladiators?

Etro first showed off their foot fringes at Spring 08, which really only distracted from their much cuter printed dresses and army jackets. Tophsop's created their own slightly darker version, and Candela NYC and Urban Outfitters opted for a shorter, more understated take on the trend.

But despite my love for the fringe, I'm not so sure that covering your legs in it is such a good idea. All that swishing noise every time you take a step? In theory, the look is a good one - think moccasins that breathe. But in on-the-street reality? We'll pass.

What about you?

--HAYLEY PHELAN (our new intern!)

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posted in Trendspotting tags Candela NYC, Etro, Fringe, Sandals, Topshop, Trends, Urban Outfitters

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 3:39PM

i thnik the urban sandal is more of a knock off of these 3.1 phillip lim for tatami sandals...

http://www.eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?id=11736910

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 3:48PM

i actually love the fringey style of sandals but not the UO ones... the fringe is too thin and looks so watered down and cheap.

but this is the type of thing that i know will be overdone and i will hate next month so i'll skip out unless i find a non-UO pair for under 50 bucks.

posted by fashionursta

Jun 03, 2008 4:01PM

I was in Zara today and you left them out! They have a fringed gladiator that i passed up, as i am more of a minimalist- but you might like them. They are brown suede.

posted by loulouisa

Jun 03, 2008 4:02PM

I love the fringed ones by topshop. Tried them on, but because they only have buckles at the top and bottom, the fringing in the middle kinda falls down. which is annoying.
and it looks like buckles are missing - they shoulda put one or two more somehwere in the middle.

Anywhoooo I looove fringed sandals. Will buy some if i find nice ones. Yes.

Yours Old Shatterhand

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 4:13PM

YAY a new intern!

I love fringes all the time too but the sandals to the right.. no way.

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 4:20PM

Go Hayleyl!!! She's the best intern ever, Goood PICK!

posted by sarahchivonne

Jun 03, 2008 4:36PM

the fringe makes it look like you've got hairy legs or something. like a banchee. no thanks.

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 4:55PM

does anyone know who makes these pink fringe sandals (under carin backoff)? you can click on the image to enlarge. this is the second time i've seen them and i love them. i really want a pair, but don't know where to get them. help

http://www.refinery29.com/street_seen/karin_backofl.php#featured

posted by la petite fashionista

Jun 03, 2008 5:02PM

is it bad thati kind of like them? i think i'd wear em for something statement making.

welcome new intern:)

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 5:06PM

yes i got the urban shoes and i love them, btw if one wanted to be a intern in the near future or so..where to we..i go?

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 5:40PM

i have the urban sandals in both brown & white - i've had them for awhile now & i love them - they look great with skinny jeans.

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 5:47PM

i love tassels on anything, especially boots or shoes so i can just play around with them when i'm bored- seriously!

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 6:17PM

GUEST AT 4:55 --the PINK FRINGE sandals she is wearing are from ZARA!!! They have been there for a little over a month now so run over in case they go bye bye!!!

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posted by screachingrat

Jun 03, 2008 6:24PM

Of course Steve Madden's on the trend too...
http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=46371
There's also a heeled version
http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=45278

posted by porscha

Jun 03, 2008 6:36PM

i ordered the ones from urabn outfitters in black because i love fringe too. but when i got them, they were too big and i didn't love them quite as much as i thought i would. i sent them back. now i have no idea what kind of sandals i want for summer. and i need some NOW!

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posted by gentilhomme

Jun 03, 2008 6:59PM

i think the topshop ones are atrocious...total overkill. the rest are rather nice.

posted by Fassion

Jun 03, 2008 7:01PM

Steve Madden has a cute flat pair (Kendra)they are more of a gladiator style and have a "beefier" feel than the styles shown to me. Loving the cognac color.

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 7:06PM

h&m also had fringe sandals. I agree about it looking like hair. They have to be ankle height and the fringe has to be very short to look good in my opinion!

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 7:15PM

I have the UO ones and I have to admit they're pretty much my favorite shoes right now. I've had them for a while and have gotten tons of compliments on them. I'm not sure how I feel about the knee high ones though...

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 8:38PM

actually, forever 21 has exact replicas of the uo ones... :)

posted by annelouise

Jun 03, 2008 9:10PM

i have the urban outfitters ones in black. i like the longer fringe because the shorter kind seems a bit awkward... i actually found them delightfully wacky/a bit ugly, but to me, that's a good thing, so i bought them right away.

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 9:38PM

i actually like them! it's fresher than gladiator sandals. and the tall ones are the best!

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posted by guest

Jun 03, 2008 10:31PM

no no no no never!!!!!!!!

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posted by etoilee8

Jun 04, 2008 12:30AM

I almost got those UO sandals a couple months ago when I was worried about what I'd have on my feet this summer. I kind of regret not getting them sometimes. . .

posted by izumi

Jun 04, 2008 7:36AM

i'm with guest @10:31--these look terrible. i am totally anti-gladiator sandals too though, so my hatred is just following a natural progression here.

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posted by guest

Jun 04, 2008 8:23AM

love fringe... but it is getting over done now..

Hayley... like from bss?

posted by bastylefilegirl

Jun 04, 2008 1:44PM

The etro and topshop versions are too over the top. I like the Candela NYC and Urban Outfitters versions way better, they are your alternative to this summers gladiator and the L.A. girls Mocc boots.

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