Pom-Poms Everywhere: They Aren't Just for Beanies and Bags Anymore

The pom-pom. Has such a small add-on ever caused such a tidal-wave effect on the fashion crowds? These furry little fellas are like catnip for the photogenic, addictive to the point of double/triple/quadruple pom-pomming (Anna Dello Russo, we are looking at you). They used to be just for beanies. Then they moved onto bags and bag charms. Now the critters are plonking themselves all over outfits: earrings, shoes, skirts, jumpers, coats. If there is some surface area to be covered, the street style set are choosing to pom it up. And, if getting out of the January blues is a primary aim, so should you.

Scroll through the gallery to see them in action and shop the best pom-pom clad pieces...

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On Diletta Bonaiuti: J.W.Anderson Buckled Leather Skirt (£850); Zara top; Balmain boots; Les Petit Joueurs bag.

Style Notes: This is the pom-pom action you'll probably be used to—just one classic super-pom to liven up a simple bag—and it still stands up as an outfit tactic.

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Style Notes: At Gucci's A/W 15 we saw pom-poms dangling from lace-up, mid-heel shoes… basically three huge trends in one and understandably a favourite designer buy at the moment.

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A pom-pom skirt in action on the streets of Milan Fashion Week.

Style Notes: In subtler shades, you'll find that pom-poms—whether micro or macro—can look sophisticated.

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Style Notes: At Céline's A/W 15 presentation, the pom-poms came larger than life and dotted onto thin scarves to be worn across one shoulder and one shoulder only. And that isn't the only Céline trend we are talking about right now: Check out this rad new shoe.

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On Nika Huk: ASOS top, trousers, jacket and shoes; Saint Laurent bag; Vintage sunglasses.

Style Notes: ASOS's popular pom-pom shoes (as also worn by Lena Dunham) are continuing to be produced in different incarnations to keep up with demand.

Now shop for pom-tastic pick-me-ups…

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Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.