Five Bags to Avoid: Fringe Overkill

A little fringe is fun and on-trend. But not all fringe is created equal, and these fringe bags rival Animal the Muppet in their levels of crazy moppy-ness. But hey, maybe you like that kind of look. And maybe you’ve got a little bit of Animal in you yourself! This scrappy bunch of bags is definitely fit for a hard-partying drummer or a band-loving groupie, but they definitely don’t pass the Snob test.

1. Saint Laurent Anita Leather Fringed Shoulder Bag: I get the whole cowgirl-rocker vibe, but this Viper Room relic gives me the blues. On MATCHESFASHION.com for $1,490.

2. Hillier Bartley Fringed Leather Shoulder Bag: Latch hook kit or new fall shoulder bag? Either way, this resembles a piece of DIY carpeting. On MATCHESFASHION.com for $1,566.

3. Fendi Baguette Fringed Leather Shoulder Bag: The Baguette has been making a great comeback, but unfortunately, this spongy explosion resembles something out of a drive-through carwash. On NET-A-PORTER for $4,900.

4. Emilio Pucci Fringed Crossbody Bag: Okay, when your suede bag grazes your calves, your accessory has gone too far. These fringes are like Rapunzel-hair long. On Farfetch for $1,450.

5. Sara Battaglia Jasmine Small Fringed Leather Bucket Bag: A colorful bucket can lift your spirits. Just not when it’s weighed down with too much sagging fringe. On MATCHESFASHION.com for $997.