Fringe Shoes

One of the Spring Summer 2009 trends is the fringe shoes and bags. The fringe sandals, fringe boots and flats seem to be favorites of this season as a part of the ethnic and tribal trend. Fringe shoes go well with dresses, jeans, shorts and skirts. Especially for a casual look and comfort they are ideal choices.

As all plain shoe styles are decorated for spring and summer, short fringes are added to t-straps or ankle straps of open toe heels. And also, with the fringe detail, the ancient Roman look gladiator sandals have a different look this season.

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Fringe Heels

Fringe flats

Fringe Flats

The natural colors are preferred for fringe shoes although gray and black are also used. Mostly, suede is the material used for fringe shoes. Open toe, suede, multi layer fringe boots are favorable styles as well as comfortable fringed flats.

Among the celebrities, Kate Moss has great contributions to the popularity of fringe trend with her famous fringe boots. Gwen Stefani, Anne Hathaway and Mandy More all prefer fringe t-straps of Louboutin.

Taylor Heel - Black Taylor Heel – Black

Liven up any outfit with this energetic platform heel by Betsey Johnson. Celebrate this season’s hottest fringe trend, in the extra cool Taylor, featuring large fringe t-straps of tan and black suede. On the girly open toe heels, Taylor also highlights gold stitching on her black suede upper, a hidden ¾ inch gold platform, and 4 ½ inch gold covered cone heel.

Scarlett Flat - Mustard Scarlett Flat – Mustard

Move over Pocahontas, Chinese Laundry’s Scarlett sandal is full of flavor and fun! The Scarlett fringe sandals feature a mustard suede upper with a thong at the toe and ankle straps embellished with flowy fringe and closed with a gold buckle. This playful sandal finishes with a gold ½ inch heel. This on-trend sandal is an easy way of reaping some fringe benefits!

Rubii Heel - Black Rubii Heel – Black

Elevate your style with this season’s hottest fringe trend. Steve Madden’s Rubii heel does just that with a tribal black suede upper featuring an open toe atop a 1 inch platform, a 4 ½ inch self-covered stiletto heel, and a fringed ankle straps that tied in the front for a playful and fashionable look. Pair with some skinnies and a tunic and you are sure to make the best dressed list!

Geni Heel - Tan Geni Heel – Tan

Fire up your outfit with fringe! These stunning and trendy peep-toe slingback heels from Jessica Simpson are sure to turn up the heat on any outfit. The Genie open toe heels features a red brown suede upper with an adjustable slingback, large double fringe with tie accent at the ankle, and bronze grommet accents at the midsole and the vamp. With a wooden 1 ¾ inch platform and sky-high 5 inch stiletto heel, this smoking heel is the definition of fierce.