# Fringed Frocks Alieda Stekkel Takes Tasseled Dresses to the Extreme By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alieda-stekkel References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/woollen-dress/246369) Fancy a fringed frock? Alieda Stekkel has you covered--vicariously, at least. In this 'Woollen Dress' pictorial, her model rocks a [black dress with tassels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection) that extend from the waistline to the floor-length hemline. Take that, 1920s flappers! Check out the related articles below for more ways to rock [fringe fashionably](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). **Implications** - Fringe is a popular fashion style that can be seen hanging off purses, clothes, shoes and belts. The fringe style appeals to fashion conscious people who want to keep up with the ever-changing fashion world. Fashionistas who want to stand out from the crowd and be totally unique will be daring enough to wear dresses such as the featured fringed frock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fringe Fashion:** The trend of fringe fashion is becoming popular among fashion-conscious people, leading to potential opportunities for retailers to introduce more fringed products. - **Statement Dresses:** Statement dresses with unique features like tassels are gaining popularity, leading to potential innovation opportunities for designers to experiment with different embellishments. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Retro-inspired fashion trends, like fringed frocks, are making a comeback, leading to potential opportunities for retailers to capitalize on the nostalgia of consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers in the fashion industry can benefit from incorporating more fringed products or statement dresses with playful features like tassels. - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore more innovative ways to incorporate fringe or other unique embellishments in their designs to stand out in the market. - **Vintage Clothing:** The popularity of retro fashion trends, like fringed frocks, can lead to potential opportunities for vintage and second-hand clothing stores to offer unique and trendy pieces to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fringe-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abra.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Bohemian Wedding Ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-2.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Chic Satin Blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-blazer.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)