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THEY say the devil is in the details and this season is no exception.
From punks to premium brands, the humble stud is back in style for fall.
The rugged look that typifies 80s fashion is softened by the combination of lush suede and lightweight denim.
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Designer brands like Khaite, Chloe and Miu Miu have adorned their fall/winter clothes, bags and accessories with studs.
Whether it’s silver or gold, the trend is now all over the high street, offering affordable bargains.
Clemmie Fieldsend, fashion editor at Fabulous, brings the trend to your fingertips with her pick of the must-have studs.
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The pumps
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Alaia’s £920 faux ballerina flats were hugely popular last year and are still going strong this season.
But instead of diamonds and reflective stones, you can replace them with studs.
Combined with jeans, wide trousers, a dress or a skirt, they make an outfit that you already have in your wardrobe completely trendy.
The skirt
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In the fall, mini skirts, tights and boots are all the rage. This skirt stands out from the rest with its decorations.
It looks super cool with an oversized sweater or a blazer that’s long enough to reach the hem of the skirt, for an effortless, put-together look.
The bag
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This season it’s all about rich, deep colours like burgundy and brown.
This studded bag from Zara has a luxurious look with its deep chocolate color and matches both shades.
The addition of silver details also helps to make outfits that feature lots of dark, bright colours, which we often tend to gravitate towards in winter, a little less flashy.
The clogs
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Judging by the shoes worn by A-listers at Chloe’s fall/winter 2024 fashion show, it looks like the clog is back in full force.
Follow Chloe’s lead (but skip the £990 shoes and opt for this imitation) and soften the heaviness of the clog’s colour, design and weight by pairing it with a breezy boho dress.
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The belt
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If you’re a fan of the Khaite studded belt but don’t want to spend £520, Mint Velvet has this £55 alternative.
It’s a great way to tap into this trend and transform your pants, while drawing attention to your waist and creating a stylish silhouette.
The jeans
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From the jeans of girl group B*Witched to Y2K rhinestones, studded jeans have appeared in all shapes and sizes throughout fashion history.
This season, channel your inner Beyoncé cowgirl and think more subtle and Western.
Pair with a matching shirt or suede jacket for optimal rodeo points.
The heels
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Don’t put on your boots just yet, there’s still time for mules.
The earrings come in a mix of silver and gold and will match any metal you use for your jewelry, making dressing a lot easier.
These mules are wider at the bottom than the top of the shoe, similar to the design of cowboy boots, giving them a western look but with the added height and elegance of heels.
The jacket
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This studded denim jacket is so versatile you can wear it on its own as an alternative to a shirt or as a wrap.
The oversized pockets make this piece look more expensive. Stradivarius also embellished the back, which enhances the designer look.
Which style suits everyone best?
ACCORDING to the fashion pros at Fabulous, there’s a new style of clothing that suits all body shapes.
Low-cut silhouettes with a dropped waist have become hugely popular thanks to the 2000s fashion trend that took the catwalks, social media and of course the high street by storm.
First seen on the runways of luxury brands Molly Goddard and Jil Sander, the style is typically fitted around the hips and pelvic area rather than the waist.
Now that the sun is starting to shine, there are plenty of affordable dresses available that suit different body shapes.
Clemmie Fieldsend, fashion editor, said: “There’s something really stylish about these dresses and I love them.
“The simplicity of the top half combined with the full skirt resembles a tighter, more grown-up tutu.
“I have a short torso, so the dropped waist makes my body look longer, but luckily the long skirt doesn’t make your legs look shorter.
“Plus, it means I can get in on the low-waist trend without having to go completely naked in low-rise jeans.
“I know I’ll be walking around in these shoes all summer long, paired with black sandals and sunglasses, but for now all I need is a blazer over them and some closed-toe shoes and I’m good to go.”
Meanwhile, fashion director Tracey Lea Sayer added: “I remember drop-waist dresses from the ’80s. I loved them then and I still love them now!
“Forty years after they first became popular, I’m not sure they’re still as flattering around my midsection. After two kids and middle age, my waistline is no longer visible.
“A dress like this allows me to hide my waist and still stay trendy this summer.”
