Tricks of the trend: Fringe benefits – 3 looks to wear right now

With the Seventies dominating the fashosphere, it's no surprise that one of this season's major micro-trends is fringing. If you find fringed saddlebags and suede jackets a bit boho-boring there's no need to sit this one out there're loads of cool ways to work the look without doing some tired homage to Sienna Miller circa early noughties. Un-fussy fringe: Work a tassel into some colour blocking for an unexpected bit of texture.   L-R: Top, €17.95 at Zara, skirt, €299 at Emma Manley, bag, €875 at Proenza Schouler. Double-fringing Double fringing sounds like a crime against fashion but actually when done well it can be as good as double denim any day. Work the double-tassel in a muted palette and boxy shapes to ensure that the overall look isn't too busy. This chic skirt and top combo from Sonia Rykiel show that double-fringe doesn't have to mean hippy from hell. L-R: Top, €590, Sonia Rykiel at Net-a-Porter, skirt, €4,900, Sonia Rykiel at Net-a-Porter, shoes, €59.99 at H&M. Touch of tassel: The fringed bag is a great way to work the trend without having to overly commit. The fringed saddle bag has been done to death; we like this slightly more structured shopper shape to compliment this monochrome look.   L-R: Bag, €15 at Penneys, top, €115 at Whistles, trousers, €39.95 at Mango.