Sometimes it's the little things that have the biggest impact. Like tiny bows placed strategically around your strands. Or a couple mini rosettes decorating a top or bottoms. Or barely-there shorts that feed into the enduring no-pants craze. You can place grommets, aka eyelets, into that category as well.
The small round holes punch up practically everything. They're most commonly seen on belts and for good reason. Their inclusion gives you ample options when it comes to loosening or tightening the belt. But that's not all they're used for. Recently, they've become a popular way to add some personality to handbags. Alaïa chose to decorate its heart-shaped crossbody with the see-through accents. (Actually, Alaïa is king in this case since the fashion house covers an array of its products in grommets.) Jacquemus' mini bag also plays peekaboo, while Tory Burch's take embraces wider circumferences. If you're looking for a more restrained approach, see Reformation's entry where only the strap features holes.
There are also plenty of footwear incarnations, especially in ballerina form. Gianvito Rossi's black leather pair boasts grommets all over. Ganni's turquoise flats only have them decorating the buckles. Either way, you win.
You can even find them on clothing. Placement is obviously paramount in this case. Saks Potts was pretty restrained regrading the eyelet placement on its chestnut-colored midi skirt. Miaou restricted them to its pants' waistbands. Ganni balanced out its cropped jacket by keeping them to just one side. Off-White, on the other hand, created a bust outline on its black turtleneck top. Zimmermann also enhanced the bustline of its one-piece swimsuit with several eyelet accents.
Keep reading to see the most sartorially significant grommet pieces. Prices cover a pretty large range, but we were able to track down several options that ring in under $100. One final piece of advice. Stick to one holey item per outfit. Otherwise, the small detail becomes a distracting theme.
Alaïa Le Cœur Eyelet-Embellished Leather Cross-Body Bag, $1,550 at Matches Fashion
Mango Metallic Mesh Belt, $59.99 at Mango
Saks Potts Ania Skirt in Chestnut, $290 at Saks Potts
Gianvito Rossi Studded Leather Flats, $1,075 at Moda Operandi
Miaou Blue Tommy Denim Trousers, $91 at SSENSE
Zara Washed Effect Eyelet Bodysuit, $29.90 at Zara
Ganni Eyelet Recycled-Fibre-Blend Lurex Cropped Jacket, $111 at Matches Fashion
Jacquemus Le Bisou Rond Carre Bag, $950 at Shopbop
Zimmermann Devi Eyelet-Embellished Cutout Underwired Halterneck Swimsuit, $273 at Net-a-Porter
Understated Leather Grommet Skirt, $288 at Free People
Ganni Blue Feminine Buckle Ballerinas, $395 at Ganni
RE/DONE Denim Straight Jeans w/Metal Eyelets, $479 at LuisaViaRoma
Isabel Marant Delicia Eyelet Leather Belt, $352 at Mytheresa
Off-White Eyelet-Embellished Stretch-Knit Turtleneck Top, $1,574.83 at Net-a-Porter
Tory Burch Small Mercer Grommet Crescent Bag, $792 at Farfetch
Miaou Black Marco Faux-Leather Pants, $190 at SSENSE
Reformation Rafaella Medium Trapeze Tote in Bianco Leather, $498 at Reformation
Zara Washed Effect Eyelet Sweatshirt, $49.90 at Zara
By Far Small Gib Grain Leather & Eyelets Bag, $438 at LuisaViaRoma
