As is so often the case in times of turmoil, nostalgia is back in fashion – and with it, all the trends we were obsessed with back in the good old days. Childhood favourites like , and have returned to the fore of our summer wardrobes once more, accessorised with the cutesy , and charm necklaces of our teenage years. It was only a matter of time, then, before the most piece of all made its grand re-emergence.
.. Yes, you guessed it: the humble friendship bracelet is officially back, and it's just as stylish in its OG beaded form as it is in modern jewellery designers' more elevated, precious iterations.
This new trend isn't just down to the fashion world's love of all things Y2K, though – in fact, as with so many good things, it's mainly Taylor Swift who we have to thank for it. 'Homemade friendship bracelets have been pretty much obligatory at the since the lyrics "So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it" from the song "You’re On Your Own, Kid" went viral,' explains freelance writer and , . 'People tend to put their favourite lyrics and titles on them and trade them with other fans at shows.
I barely saw a wrist without one at the , and noticed one young woman walking around with hundreds on a ring, handing them out to strangers including security guards and people working at the arena.' 'The whole thing is touching to witness and feels like yet another nostalgic Y2K trend being reclaimed with fun, free-spirited enthusiasm,' continues Burrell. 'I�.
