It’s a Tassel Summer: 4 Ways to Style The Hot Accessory of Now

Tassels are experiencing a prominent summer resurgence, and designers, from Kallmeyer to Dries Van Noten, are welcoming the playful detail everywhere from statement earrings to embellished clutches to woven accessories. Seen across the collections at Loewe, Chloé, and Bottega Veneta, tassels bring movement, texture, and a touch of resort-inspired glamour to warm-weather dressing. Whether paired with a breezy linen dress, tailored separates, or simple denim, the trend is an effortless way to add a little summer drama.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, tassels were generally used as garnishing accents in the home, representing opulence and culture. Nowadays, these playful, fringed embellishments have found a new place in the wardrobes of the most fashionable. Probably the most notable is the trickle-down craze stemming from Le Sundial’s offerings of sumptuous accessories, from the sought-after Venetian earrings to the cord belt. When it comes to everyday preciousness, opt for Ayllón’s day-to-night pouch, perfectly paired with voluminous dresses and poppy kitten heels. Then, try your hand at the tassel necklace with Róhe’s red shift dress, The Row’s flip-flops, and Deux Amis’s cord necklace, complete with a textural pendant dangling at the end.

Keep scrolling for four fashion-forward ways to wear one of the season’s most-wanted accessories.

One of the easiest ways to embrace the tasseled trend is with a pair of drop earrings. Sophie Buhai’s Venetian earrings are an opulent addition to elevate any outfit, and they’re particularly chic teamed with a silk scarf top and Frame’s cigarette jeans.

For warm-weather weeks in the office, pair your favorite button-up (we’re fond of this navy blue shirt from J.Crew), with wide-leg shorts and bright sandals. To dress up the corporate tones, weave Kallmeyer’s beaded belt through the loops for added texture and detail.

A tasseled necklace is the perfect accessory that elevates even the simplest outfit. This season, long pendants and swinging tassels bring a bohemian touch to everything from scoopneck dresses to classic white tees, adding movement, texture, and just the right amount of personality.

Ideal for both daytime events and evening occasions, the tassel bag can transform a look, depending on where you’re going. For a transitional ensemble, look to Cortana’s bubble dress, Lié Studio’s beaded necklace, and a chic pouch from Ayllón, which features a long black tassel.