As ironic as it sounds (given that I write about trends on a regular basis), it’s not every day that one comes along that really inspires me to sit down and start typing away. And yet when I started to notice a slow trickling in of elevated and modern-feeling studded pieces (be it a pair of ballet flats, a leather jacket, or some slouchy jeans), that’s exactly the feeling I felt come on, thus sending me down a rabbit hole of online shopping and image research all to determine just how major of a trend these rivet-covered pieces will soon become.
One too many hours later, I came to the exact conclusion I suspected I would: Studded embellishments are en route to becoming one of 2023’s most popular and ubiquitous trends. Thanks to brands like Khaite, Isabel Marant, Gucci, and more, the studs we used to know—think Avril Lavigne’s signature belts or DIY Converse made with rivets bought at the craft store—have been made over and replaced with a chic alternative that’s sure to give your wardrobe a cool yet hyper style-forward edge in the months to come. Below, shop all this trend has to offer. And trust me—it’s offering a lot.
