I simply wasn't ready for a summer 2025 anklet trend when Kylie Jenner wore a silver ankle bracelet to the Chanel's Paris Couture Week show in January. First, because it was still January—hardly the time to think seriously about vacation accessories. Second, because it seemed like a Y2K homage that wouldn't necessarily reach critical mass again. I write about A-listers in throwback looks almost daily, but I haven't necessarily seen henley tees or flared jeans make a definitive, can't-deny comeback.
Little did I know, the beauty mogul was just the first of several celebrities to decide anklets are once again happening this year. In the weeks since Jenner's fateful Chanel outfit, I've noticed an uptick in ankle adornments paired to every type of footwear imaginable. It's taking off in normie circles, too: "ankle bracelet" is a breakout topic on Google Trends, meaning that significantly more people than usual are searching for tiny chains to match with their toe-ring sandals or retro sneakers.
