THE FRINGED AND THE FURIOUS

The fringe renaissance is upon us and we’re living for every minute of it. From Christian Louboutin’s textured glamour to the exquisite furniture debut of Carly Cushnie for Lulu & Georgia, today on The MOD Blog we explore the resurgence of a trend that never truly left the hearts of the style-obsessed.

There’s something irresistible about fringe in all its variations; silk, raffia, beaded, or leather. It instantly captivates the eye, adding movement, drama, and a tactile flourish to a space or an ensemble. And as we breeze through the summer of ’25, it’s becoming clear: a renaissance is brewing. Slowly but surely, fringe is reappearing across both interiors and the work of leading fashion houses. Jonathan Anderson’s debut SS26 men’s collection, as the newly appointed creative director at Dior, signalled the mega-trend to come with a re-interpretation of the Lady Dior bag in collaboration with textile artist Sheila Hicks. The robust accessory featured meticulously hand-worked threads, grouped in clusters that cascaded and tangled to create both volume and dimension. It also brought to mind a wedding by MOD’s sister label, The GM Concept, inspired by large-scale art installations of fringed thread back in 2023. | Explore THE GM CONCEPTS FRINGED WEDDING

Over at Prada , the theme was distilled through Miuccia Prada’s signature lens: candy-hued raffia in bubble-gum pink and key-lime green. Lightweight, addictive in both scale and proportion, these pieces offered a fresh way to embrace the trend — or to spark interior inspiration. Picture it: a ceiling alive with swaying raffia. How glorious. The connective threads between interiors, art, and fashion are always there, whether in a shared palette, textile, or theme. For the keen observer, there’s always a correlation. As MOD prepares for the swiftly approaching wedding season, fashion designer Carly Cushnie’s first furniture collaboration for Lulu & Georgia remains pinned to our research boards. The collection, which debuted in 2024, blends ’70s boho ease with classic contemporary chic. With its fringed chairs and warm, versatile palette, it transcends trend-whiplash, aligning perfectly with the fringed resurgence of 2025/26

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When done well, fringe can be as timeless as a monochrome palette. An oatmeal-white accent chair or a ruby-red silk-thread lounge piece can tell a story that spans generations. Take the Nerissa leather chair, resplendent in burgundy, it’s as at home in a contemporary office as it is by a roaring fireplace. The secret is in recognising the versatile nature of fringe, whether in an accessory, a potential venue design, or an item of clothing that keeps it endlessly alluring. In an era of economic shifts, political tensions, and a rapidly evolving AI-driven mindset, there’s a noticeable return to tradition, or at least, to the romantic nostalgia of the past. It’s present in pieces like CH Carolina Herrera’s Poncho Bag , which evokes both the early 2000s and an Americana-tinged aesthetic. Christian Louboutin — a perennial MOD bride favourite — delivers evergreen glamour with its Loubigirl Raffia Sandals, playing with texture and proportion.

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The beauty of fringe also extends into lighting, with designs such as the Arcipelago Mallorca light by Servomuto and the crystal-laden Modern Tassel Ceiling Lamp from Vakkerlight.com. And in fashion’s more artisanal corners, we see the works of Sabyasachi, whose recent collection features tasseled leather bucket bags with chunky brushed-gold accents, and Taller Marmo, whose languid sheath dresses with fringed hems are summer-perfect.

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"Fringe has a spectacular ability to transform an outfit and an event!"

- MOD

With fringe, there is no single formula. It’s about taking it and reimagining it in a way that’s true to your vision. As summer races on, we predict this fringe resurgence will continue to sway its way through 2026 , in every sense of the word Words by D.R for THE MOD Blog.

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