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Fringe?

this is my nic — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:16:02 GMT

OK, I get it; fringe is in. However, I find it distracting since, especially on a handbag, it conceals the shape and leather of the bag.

I know, that's just my opinion, but when the hosts and vendors keep stroking all the fringe, I keep thinking that stuff would drive me crazy!

Hopefully, when wearing fringe, only item at a time! I'm visualizing, fringed bags, jackets and boots. YIKES!

Re: Fringe?

ladyroxanne — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:24:15 GMT

i have two handbags that have fringe. one is a hobo so it has more and i like it. it wasn't bothersome at all. the second is a GILI crossbody and has a little fringe and is just right.

i agree a little goes a long way, but that's true with anything!

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Mz iMac — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:36:14 GMT

Fringe bags have been around for eons. Very popular w/female motorcycle gang hanger ons & female motor cycle riders.

For some strange reason, they are just now coming out in the main stream world.

Fringe boots have been popular in Europe for eons too. I have a pair of 20 yr old red suade knee high fringe boots that I purchased in Belgium of all places. At that time, most of the Europeans were wearing ankle fringe boots.

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bonnielu — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:42:17 GMT

Love fringe. I have worn it for years, in style or not. But at this point I have a collection of whatever and probably will not be buying more, just enjoying what I have.

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Snicks1 — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:48:20 GMT

I do not care for fringe, it just bothers me to have that flopping and flapping around. lol

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SoX — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:49:39 GMT

I have worn/carried fringe for years so it's not a trend thing for me. I'll carry a bag and wear a jacket w/fringe together ... I love the look. I have all manner of fringe on handbags ... long ... short, (one of my favorites has short multicolored strands), you name it.

I'll still be wearing mine when the "trend" is no longer trendy.

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NycVixen — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:42:10 GMT

I've always liked fringe but became kind of obsessed over it about 2 years ago when I bought two Chi by Carlos Falchi fringe hobo bags on clearance from HSN. Hands down, two of the most beautiful bags I own. I literally get stopped everywhere when I use them.

Fringe when done in a chic, sophisticated manner looks and is very lush and expensive. Fringe adds a lot of cost to any item and it is considered to be luxurious for that reason. Since then, I have collected many other fringe bags, being very selective to make sure they look classy, somewhat boho and not western looking.

I think it's one of those things that you may have never liked and then you find the right one and then love it. That's how it happened for me. For me, it's not a trend since I've been wearing it a lot before it became the rage this year. I plan to keep using my bags now and for a long time. I love them.

The bag that started it all.... I love it, looks even better in person. I've had two women offer to buy it off me at the mall............

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TY — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:13:20 GMT

I am not crazy about fringe near zippers on handbags as they always seem to get caught in the zippers.

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luv-the-Q — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:14:13 GMT

I bought my first suede fringe vest in 1968 in high school. Oh, me! I LOVED that vest and thought I was so cool. I've loved fringe since that first purchase and have worn it in some way or another every chance I get. I will never give it up. I'll be 99 years old and still sportin' fringe.

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:18:11 GMT

I'm not a "fringe" kind of gal, really. Many people are, however, so this is their season!

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NycVixen — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:35:38 GMT

@luv-the-Q wrote:
I bought my first suede fringe vest in 1968 in high school. Oh, me! I LOVED that vest and thought I was so cool. I've loved fringe since that first purchase and have worn it in some way or another every chance I get. I will never give it up. I'll be 99 years old and still sportin' fringe.

@luv-the-Q Amen! Feel the same way. Fringe with my sideswept bangs and on my bags and maybe boots if I find some cute reasonably priced ones this season....

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SoX — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:00:16 GMT

@NycVixen wrote:

The bag that started it all.... I love it, looks even better in person. I've had two women offer to buy it off me at the mall............

@NycVixen ....

I also own this bag!! I have several by Falchi, including one in emerald green, which is so hard to find.

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lulu2 — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:11:00 GMT

In general I like fringe but there are times I think it is distracting or impractical. I ordered a long red cape from NOVICA. It was trimmed in fringe. I decided to remove it. (it took close to 2 hours) By the time I was finished, I swear I removed 2 skeins of yarn. I must say I do like the cape much better without the fringe.

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Peaches McPhee — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:20:42 GMT

I had a fringe handbag in 1974 (?) when I was 14 and I thought I was the coolest kid ever. (I wasn't . . .even with the bag.)

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wilma — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:28:00 GMT

I am not a fan of fringe either. I don't mind a tiny bit on a zipper pull but that is it. I definitely don't want it on any clothing. I can't imagine how you launder a fringe top or dress or skirt. Doesn't the fringe get all knotted up? That's what happened to me when I washed a throw with fringe (on the hand wash cycle.) Do clothing items with fringe have to be dry cleaned? No thanks.

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millieshops — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:41:29 GMT

I think fringe is like denim or animal print. It doesn't matter if everyone likes it, it doesn't matter what the fashionistas are saying, some things are just always around and we each get to choose what we like. I never want to love everything I see.

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ECBG — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 23:17:13 GMT

I like fringe to a "point". I have the GILI handbag with the fringe tassel but nothing else has hit me. I prefer to have a more classic or "clean" look.

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Q4u — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:25:55 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Fringe bags have been around for eons. Very popular w/female motorcycle gang hanger ons & female motor cycle riders.
For some strange reason, they are just now coming out in the main stream world.

Fringe boots have been popular in Europe for eons too. I have a pair of 20 yr old red suade knee high fringe boots that I purchased in Belgium of all places. At that time, most of the Europeans were wearing ankle fringe boots.

Fringe was also huge in the US during the late 60's - 70's Hippy Days, long fringe on vests, fringe on handbags and boots and pretty much everything else you can think of and often no discretion as to whether you wear all the fringe at once or not.... lol.... I was in college at the time and was into fringe big time....

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ROMARY — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:31:32 GMT

I like fringe, but not too-too much fringe on each particular item.

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italia8140 — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:36:42 GMT

I love fringe on boots, jackets, and handbags but not on wraps, capes, etc.