Tamannaah Bhatia makes a case for the fringe in Hervé Léger

Tamannaah Bhatia leaned into after-dark glam at her latest promotional event, making the sculpted Hervé Léger her statement for the evening as she introduced her new show. Styled by Leepakshi Ellawadi and team, the actor slipped into The Ines Gown, a black bodycon with a fringed hem, cut-outs and silver hardware. On her feet, a pair of Christian Louboutin Hot Chick Sling Pumps in classic black streamlined the look.

The gown, unmistakably Hervé Léger in its construction, had a second-skin-like silhouette with four panels of sharp cut-outs at the midriff and thigh, punctuated by metallic beads that broke the monochrome. While the bodice was fitted with a square neckline and thick straps, the bottom hem featured a broad, ankle grazing fringe, which swayed with each step she took and gave the dress a pleasant bohemian edge. The tasselled bottom reinforced a trend that has been taking hold across runways: the return of the fringe, this time with more experimentation and structure.

Of course, the fringe is no stranger to the fashion cycle. It has been swinging in and out of style over the decades, from the jazz-age Charleston dress to boho suede in the ‘70s and ’80s rock leathers. But this time around, it’s showing up with a different energy. Designers are turning the fringe into a design accent by experimenting with varied materials like thread, leather, metal and crystal on tailored, fitted and boxy silhouettes, adding an element of fluidity to otherwise buttoned up outfits. From fringed hoods at Bottega Veneta to tasselled skirts at Isabel Marant and Ralph Lauren, the fringe has made its presence known across Spring/Summer 2025 runways. It carried through into Fall/Winter 2025 too, with Schiaparelli working it into full-length leather coats and Lacoste offering slinky, fully tasselled co-ords. Even Louis Vuitton’s FW25 played with the detail, adding unexpected texture to a fringed skirt recently worn by Deepika Padukone at the LVMH Prize finale.

For beauty, Tamannaah Bhatia’s choices remained pared down yet refined. Her hair was left in soft, voluminous waves that mirrored the fluidity of the fringe in her dress. Smoky eyes with iridescent shimmer, rosy cheeks and a muted pink lip brought focus to the eyes without overwhelming the look. A pair of sculptural silver earrings and a stack of rings added further metallic shine to the ensemble, keeping the overall styling modern and unfussy.

From Vogue’s fashion desk:

“Tamannaah brings flirty fun in this black tasselled Hervé Léger. Reimagine it as a playful tasselled knit or crochet skirt—let the skirt be your statement piece. Pair down with a plain, slouchy round-neck tee for an elevated daytime look. Add a stack of bangles, a cool pair of shades and complete the look with your go-to sneakers,” says Vogue India’s Associate Fashion Editor, Divya Balakrishnan.