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Fringed Fashion: Spring/Summer 2009 Flapper Trend
Written by Tania Braukamper
It was as if a single, defined element was plucked from 2008's flapper revival, elaborated upon and then modernised. That element was fringing; and if there's one thing every girl should be partying in during Spring/Summer 2009, it's that perfect fringed piece.
Fringed pieces from Alexander McQueen, Jil Sander, Alberta Ferretti, Elie Saab, and Gaspard Yurkievich.
As a Spring/Summer 2009 trend the fringed dress or skirt becomes sleek, sexy and feminine - less theme-party flapper costume and more in the now.
Who designed it
On the Spring/Summer 2009 runways, this burgeoning trend was prominent. Alexander McQueen's pieces were more to the structured side with sinew-esque fringing slinking around the body. Jil Sander's fringing was long and free-flowing, Alberta Ferretti's delicately pretty; while Gaspard Yurkievich took inspiration more from the Burlesque than the Jazz Age.
How to wear it
It depends largely upon the style and themeing of the piece. A pair of long, toned legs work wonders for a short fringed skirt; those lacking need to be a tad more cautious. The appeal of fringing also owes alot to the way it moves, so pay careful attention to buying quality fabrics that shimmy and shine and don't clump unattractively together.
Made to move: fringing detail at Alberta Ferretti.
Fringing Trend Updates
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in the fringing trend
Lily Cole wears an Alberta Ferretti fringed dress
Lindsay Lohan in fringed, cut-away monokini
Miranda Kerr in Jil Sander: MET 2009 Costume Institute Gala
Fringed swimsuit: sexy use of the fringe trend
Rachel Bilson in the fringed dress trend
Fringed fashion perfection on Lily Donaldson
Lily Allen in Alberta Ferretti S/S09 fringed dress
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Written: 26th October 2008 at 03.28
Author
Written by Tania Braukämper.
There aren't too many alpha-females out there and, though she might deny it, Tania Braukamper certainly exudes their qualities. A keen eye, a focused approach, and a wardrobe spanning three rooms have made her one of the savviest of dressers. But it's not all couture for Tania, earning her fashionista credentials she'll frequently be seen on the town in a one-off, vintage dress and a pair of Gucci heels.
She says: Vintage will never go out of style
We say: Does that include vintage 80s?