Unchained Melody

This trend is off the chain, darlings!
Fashion Flashback at left: Vogue, May 2007.
Fashion Flashback: Givenchy, Fall 2008. Runway looks courtesy style.com except where noted.
Abaete
Albino
Baby Phat, via nymag.com
Bottega Veneta
Burberry
Charles Anastase
Christian Lacroix
Kai Kuhne; this and next three via nymag.com
Lela Rose
Missoni
Marc Jacobs
Junya Watanabe
Loewe
Christian Siriano; this and next via nymag.com
Isaac Mizrahi
Jean Paul Gaultier

Nylon editorial, December 2004
Michael Kors, via nymag.com
Kenneth Jay Lane Snake link necklace; this and next at shopbop.com.
Dannijo mixed layered chain necklace.
Giles & Brother Marjorie chain necklace; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Yves Saint Laurent charm link necklace.
J. Crew lovely links necklace, at jcrew.com.
Elizabeth & James seven chain bracelet, at shopbop.com. CC adores!
Diane von Furstenberg Diane slouchy chain link hobo, at shopbop.com.
Fashion Flashback: Flair editorial, June 2004.
Roberto Cavalli chain-print asymmetric top; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Vanesso Bruno chain-embellished shirt.
Alice + Olivia chain tank; this and next at shopbop.com.
Shoshanna chain links bikini.
Deal of the Day: Deena & Ozzy chain belt, $24 at urbanoutfitters.com.

Get in chains, darlings!

xoxox,
CC

Fashionably Restrained

Whip me, beat me, make me write bad checks!
Fashion’s naughty side is no longer behind closed doors, darlings! Brace yourselves for some stylish S&M. From chains and straps to cuffs and ties, the runways were positively littered with bondage gear. The most shocking part? This trend is (nearly) inoffensive. Indeed, CC finds most of these looks entirely wearable! So fear not, my prudish protégées, you will find something to love here that won’t require a spanking. At top left, Aminaka Wilmont's leather-wrapped legs provide a devilish counterpoint to the angelic pale shift.At right, Vivienne Westwood’s thigh-high "sandals" were left purposely undone, leaving leather straps flapping in the runway breeze. First photo via nymag.com. Other runway pictures via style.com.

Salvatore Ferragamo
Marios Schwab
At Alberta Ferretti and Dsquared2, the black double cuff toughened up some silky styles.
Balmain
Maison Martin Margiela (Note: Do NOT wear this to the office.)
Even the hautest houses got in on the action: At Christian Dior, a studded collar on a tiered yellow chiffon dress.

Chanel's fingerless black leather gloves and copious chains gave traditional bouclé suits an edge.

Footwear fetish? The runway offers a dizzying array of shoe porn:

Alexander McQueen's spat-effect sandals are punctuated by a squiggly, sculptural metal heel!
Thakoon’s croc and elastic ankle cuff stilettos, at right.
Jil Sander’s shackled leather platforms
Celebs love the look! At right, Heather Graham (is she not GORgeous?) in a decidedly dominatrix-inspired dress. Photo via Glamour UK.
Even dolls wear leather and fishnets! "Sultry Barbie"

Photo courtesy thesun.co.uk.

Care for a Cuff?
These brightly colored handcuffs can be found at hiattthompson.com.

Lingerie powerhouse Kiki de Montparnasse offers a splendid variety of playful accessories . . . but be forewarned: this site is NSFW!

Left: Christian Lacroix embellished acrylic cuff. If you can swing it, buy 2 and wear one on each wrist!

Right: Miu Miu jeweled satin cuff.

Both at net-a-porter.com.
Landver studded gold bracelet; visit landver.com.
Alexis Bittar studded Lucite cuff, at net-a-porter.com.
Martin Margiela leather bracelet. Go to aloharag.com.
Sergio Rossi gray knee high suede boot with metal cuff, at net-a-porter.com.

Barbara Bui posted ankle strap hidden platform pump, at shopbop.com.

Emilio Pucci mid-calf black leather boot with tonal patent straps, at Bergdorf Goodman.

Even if these styles aren't your preferred everyday fare, you might get some Halloween inspiration... right, darlings?