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Fashion Times
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Morgan Schimminger

The Small yet Striking Detail That Takes Absolutely Anything and Everything Up a Notch

Small but mighty. (Credit: Courtesy of Zara)

Sometimes it's the little things that have the biggest impact. Like tiny bows placed strategically around your strands. Or a couple mini rosettes decorating a top or bottoms. Or barely-there shorts that feed into the enduring no-pants craze. You can place grommets, aka eyelets, into that category as well.

The small round holes punch up practically everything. They're most commonly seen on belts and for good reason. Their inclusion gives you ample options when it comes to loosening or tightening the belt. But that's not all they're used for. Recently, they've become a popular way to add some personality to handbags. Alaïa chose to decorate its heart-shaped crossbody with the see-through accents. (Actually, Alaïa is king in this case since the fashion house covers an array of its products in grommets.) Jacquemus' mini bag also plays peekaboo, while Tory Burch's take embraces wider circumferences. If you're looking for a more restrained approach, see Reformation's entry where only the strap features holes.

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