Tinsley Mortimer Elevates Fringe Handbags: From Casual Chic to Gala Glamour

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Whenever we see a celebrity carrying a fringe handbag, they usually pair it with jeans, a sundress, or sandals for that laid-back casual look.

So it’s refreshing to see this trend in a more dressed-up setting, such as this party look worn by Manhattan socialite Tinsley Mortimer:

Tinsley Mortimer elegantly accessorized with a fringe handbag at the Max Azria 2010 Collection, captured backstage during the Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 in New York City, on September 15, 2009Tinsley Mortimer elegantly accessorized with a fringe handbag at the Max Azria 2010 Collection, captured backstage during the Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 in New York City, on September 15, 2009 (Credit: PNP / WENN)

Tinsley Mortimer pulls off the formal fringe look well, and she does it again at a New York charity gala.

Tinsley Mortimer, an American television personality and socialite, has accumulated a substantial net worth of approximately $35 millionTinsley Mortimer, an American television personality and socialite, has accumulated a substantial net worth of approximately $35 million (Credit: PNP / WENN)

This time, she makes it more elegant, pairing her silver fringe clutch with an electric blue dress, classic gray pumps, and a silver cross necklace:

Tinsley Mortimer carries a fringe handbag at the New Yorkers For Children MAKE IT HAPPEN Tenth Annual Fall GalaTinsley Mortimer carries a fringe handbag at the New Yorkers For Children MAKE IT HAPPEN Tenth Annual Fall Gala in New York City on September 22, 2009 (Credit: PNP / WENN)

If you’re a fan of the fringe and thinking of ways to dress it up, take a cue from Miss Mortimer and try a style like this one:

Whiting and Davis Plated Brass Mesh Clutch Adorned With Crystal FringesWhiting and Davis Plated Brass Mesh Clutch Adorned With Crystal Fringes

The plated metal mesh instantly gives serious sparkle, and the crystal accents are guaranteed to lend glamour to any outfit.

And, of course, the clutch comes with a detachable long chain, so you can convert it into a shoulder bag if you want to keep your hands free.