Say what you want about Lohan’s now non-existent acting career, but, at least when the paparazzi catch her, she’s sporting some style. In a recent photograph seen on blog Bag That Style, Lindsay Lohan was spotted with two handbags, one of which was a large black suede handbag with fringe along the bottom and silver studs along the perimeter of the bag. In terms of western fashion, this handbag worn by Lohan combines two essential aspects – fringe and studs. The bag itself, especially as it is being worn with an army green leather handbag on Lohan, looks as if it’s being used as a travel bag, instead of an oversized or hobo purse.
Both fringe and studs, especially when combined with leather, also have the appearance of being rocker chic or punk. Although a somewhat rocker chic is in style this season, with celebrities wearing cropped leather jackets or other studded pieces of clothing, these two elements look more western than punk or rocker in many cases, including on the handbag worn by Lindsay Lohan. What’s the difference? Punk or rocker has always been more haphazard, with random studs on a leather jacket or with a spiked collar. Fringe, however, has really only been rocker chic on ‘80s leather jackets sported by hair bands. If Bon Jovi or White Snake and big hair aren’t accompanying this style handbag, it looks more like something to take to a rodeo, especially with the orderly formation of studs around the edge of the bag. In the case of this handbag, the fringe and suede are reminiscent of many western vests and the studs add a little additional bling. As western styles seem to be creeping into the mainstream (python or alligator handbags on celebrities), calling this handbag rocker chic instead of cowgirl doesn’t do the handbag justice.
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