They’re the kind of thing you’d typically see swinging from the end of an ornate curtain tieback in an 18th Century French chateau, not hanging from the waist of a Parisienne tastemaker as they wind their way from vintage shopping in Le Marais to drinks at Hotel Costes. But thanks to the tassel fashion trend, these opulent charms needn’t stay hidden inside palatial interiors.

Indeed, 2026 has begun ushering in a new ethos when it comes to dressing. After a period of demure and reserved silhouettes, this year has proverbially sprung open the shutters, let the light in and circulated fresh air through wardrobes that lay dormant. Long gone are the days of hiding away like a wallflower and waiting to be invited somewhere to show off, with the general mood being one committed to excess.

Now, simple and mundane acts are an excuse to adorn yourself in extravagance. A trip to the grocery store calls for a Tiffany & Co. Bone Cuff to fix to your wrist, because what else makes filling up your basket through the produce aisle more enticing? A quick trip to the pub demands decadent coats, like the ivory-trimmed and leopard-printed Queens of Archive style both Alexa Chung and Emma Roberts have been spotted in recently, as why would you sip pints wearing something so plain? Still, how did a motif you’d really only see swaying from furniture become one of the most beguiling trends of the year?

What is the Tassel Fashion Trend?