Fringe is a popular trim, but this season it’s a popular fabric. Designers created entire garments out out of fringe, so there was a lot of movement on the runway this season. Let’s take a look at the fabulous fringe of Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear.

Dresses

Fringe dresses were popular this season. Vionnet’s dress was simply a body suit with fringe attachments, while Monique Lhullier and Marchesa Notte added trim to long dresses. Martin Grant’s cocktail dress is the focus of any party, while Halpern’s blue dress is a real show stopper.

Halpern | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Marchesa Notte | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Martin Grant | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Monique Lhullier | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Vionnet | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Dress up your garments with these fringes:

White Chiffon Fringe Fabric

Gold European Chainette Fringe Trim – 40″

Skirts

Fringe is perfect for skirts, as it adds depth and movement in all the right places. Stella Jean and Marco de Vincenzo both went with short tiers for a textured skirt, while Rachel Comey utilized a longer fringe for a similar effect. Custo Barcelona’s asymmetrical skirt looks beach ready, and Monse’s long fringe is perfect for showing off some leg while leaving something to the imagination.

Custo Barcelona | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Marco de Vincenzo | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Monse | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Rachel Comey | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Stella Jean | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Check out these trims:

16″ European Red Ombre Fringe

Gold Metallic Polyester Fringe Trim – 2.25″

Tops

Fringe tops are the best way to add elegance to a casual outfit. Christopher Kane and Diane von Furstenberg both create patterns with their fringe, while Nina Ricci simply placed fringe on a tank top. Tsumori Chisato uses a button up with layers of different colors, and Bottega Veneta’s golden fringe top is perfect for a night out on the town.

Bottega Veneta | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Christopher Kane | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Diane von Furstenberg | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Nina Ricci | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Tsumori Chisato | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Get the look with these fabrics:

4″ European Magenta Chainette Fringe Trim

24″ European Tiffany Blue Chainette Fringe Trim

Trim

Most people see fringe as a trim, and these designers lived up to that expectation. Antonio Marras used fringe in tiers to add depth and movement, while Pamella Roland and Julien Macdonald simply added fringe trim to different areas of their dresses. Tabula Rasa utilizes the boho fringe, and Mira Mikati’s colorful fringe adds a joyful element to this simple ensemble.

Antonio Marras | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Julien Macdonald | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Mira Mikati | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Pamella Roland | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Tabula Rasa | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Take on these trims:

4″ European Purple Chainette Fringe Trim

4″ European Salmon Chainette Fringe Trim

Do you let your fringe flag fly? Let me know in the comments!