Fringe Handbags and Purses: Fashion Trends for Summer 2010

With summer in full swing it's no wonder that one of the newest fashion trends is gaining popularity: fringe handbags and purses. These Boho, Hippie-Chic and often vintage-inspired pieces are popping up all over Hollywood; the Fringe Handbags & Purses Blog is continuously updated with new products and Celebrity sightings with these hot, adorable accessories. As a fan of the Bohemian style as well as vintage goods I am thrilled to see such a surplus of options in fringe handbags and purses.

July, 2010, was full of A-List Celebrities out and about featuring these cute Designer accessories. Vanessa Hudgens and Brittany Snow were each photographed with a fringe handbag, according to the Fringe Handbags & Purses Blog--see a paparazzi photo here, posted on the Blog.

Alessandra Ambrosio was also spotted with a fringe handbag, identified as designer J.J. Winters. View this stylish Celebrity here, sporting her gorgeous accessory while out with her family. Earlier in the month, Ashley Tisdale tossed her hat into the fringe handbag ring, photographed out on the town with a Cleobella piece (photo here).

Jessica Szohr was photographed with a currently unreleased J.J. Winters fringe handbag while on the set of Gossip Girl. Her choice bag features the oversized look favored over the entirety of the 2010 summer season; view a picture here.

Top Fringe Handbag: 'Dakota' Fringe Faux Leather Hobo by Melie Bianco at Nordstrom - Offered for $78 online, this leather fringe handbag is available in saddle (brown), black and teal. Featuring goldtone chain accents, a hobo-silhouette and several layers of fringe, this handbag is much more affordable than some designer options.

Top Fringe Handbag: Leather Fringed Bag by Ralph Lauren - Priced online at $450.00, this designer fringe handbag has a Western feel. With soft, brown leather and hand whip-stitching, this pricey option is certainly a conversation piece. Ralph Lauren is a designer many consumers know and trust, and the simple but chic construction of this fringe handbag lends to many ensembles.

Top Fringe Handbag: Small Leather Bag by Goffredo Fantini - Marked down to $85 from $165, this adorable, small bag is made of "military green," brown or beige suede. A zip closure and lined interior compose this small, 3.1" x 3.1 x 6.2" fringe handbag, making it as subtle as it is charming.

Top Fringe Handbag: Maia Fringe Handbag by Nicole Miller - This designer fringe handbag is priced at $145. A much more formal option, this shoulder bag features a shiny white, silver or black metallic surface with silver zipper and chain-link strap. Dainty silver fringe lines the base of the bag, making it a glamorous, stylish accessory choice.

Top Fringe Handbag: Suede Fringed Shoulder Bag by Oasis - At $101.07, this handbag combines two hot summer trends: stylish fringe and metallic accents. This grey, fringe handbag is actually a good-sized shoulder bag, with tiered fringe and adjustable straps.

Sources:
Fringe Handbags Blog, "Fringe Handbags & Purses"