FRINGE

Fringe is a decorative border of hanging threads, cords or strips of fabric fixed along the edge of a piece with free ends pointing down. Fringe adds movement and dynamism to clothing: it sways, 'flows' and swings strikingly with every step or motion, so it is inseparable from boho, western and 1920s flapper looks. Historically fringe long adorned the dress of many cultures — from Native American suede jackets to Eastern shawls and belts. It is made of leather, threads, beads and chains. Fringe works as living, kinetic decoration that comes alive in movement and gives a look an effortless, craft-ethnic or glamorous-retro energy depending on the material.