You would have thought like most fashion trends the ‘everything must be studded’ one would have phased out by now and be forgotten until its next turn in the cycle... but no. These studs are here to stay!  No longer associated with the days of Punk, ‘The Sex Pistols’ etc. They’re grungy no more, instead edgy embellishments that can be dressed up or down. From last year up until now we have seen mainly jackets and handbags covered in gold or silver studs. However now it seems like anything can be doused in them from headbands, to jewellery, to dresses. They are also not only studs, but bullets and safety pins are being added as well. For example Alexa Chung recently wore a red safety pin dress by Versus to a fundraiser and we all know that Miss Chung knows her fashion well.

I’m afraid that if you’re a floral only girl and no fan of this everlasting trend you’d better sit tight for a while as they aren’t going anywhere and are pretty much un-escapable. From the high street to the high-end designer, studs are being used left, right and centre. The newest addition to the mass of studded items is designer Katie Nehra’s leather jacket from her ‘Simone’ label. The special thing that caught my eye about this jacket (and to be honest made me rather upset that I couldn’t afford it) was that Nehra has been quoted on Style.com saying ‘you can custom order the jacket any way you want’... this is officially the dream jacket, on trend and personalised, so that it really is unique! Fans of this jacket are Patti Smith, Mary-Kate Olsen, Nicole Richie… the list goes on. Some stars have even been known to have their names emblazoned upon the back or up the sleeve. I know the climate right now may seem a little too hot at the moment and not really leather appropriate but there is no harm in preparing yourself for Autumn or a chilly afternoon is there?

An absolute favourite for this Summer however has to be the Alexander Wang Rocco mini duffle it’s this year’s must have fashion accessory, and right on trend with its underneath covered with bullets. Stars such as Dakota Fanning, Ashley Tisdale, Rihanna, and the Hilton sisters have been sporting the beauty wherever they go. However if you aren’t a Hollywood celeb or someone who can afford to spend £870 just like that I’d suggest to go for the less expensive substitute and get the look with our Black Leather Effect Stud Embellished Holdall / Shopper Tote with Long Shoulder Strap at just £22.00. Bargainous!

By Jasmine Jayyousi - Fashion Writer for A-SHU.CO.UK.