Whether it is for a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, or International Friendship Day (30th July), giving and exchanging a friendship bracelet gift is a great way to show your platonic love and appreciation for those around you. When someone gifts you a friendship bracelet, it is a personal symbol of love, it is not meant to be taken off until it wears away, honouring the love put into making it… in the words of Taylor Swift; ‘Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.’.
What does a friendship bracelet look like?
The beauty of friendship bracelets is that they come in all shapes and sizes, and we love them no matter what! Currently on-trend is personalised, beaded bracelets. Showcasing bright, uplifting colour palettes and lettered beads that not only represent friendship but a personal connection. Inspired by the playground in the early 2000’s, colourful strands, vibrant beads or floral charms could be added to bring a playful touch to heal you and your bestie’s inner child!
Are friendship bracelets still popular and trendy?
Friendship bracelets are timeless! They stay popular because of the endless ways to customise and personalise a handmade bracelet, you can add messages, beads, gemstones, charms, sparkles, symbols… the possibilities are endless, therefore forever stylish! No one partiuclar style is most popular, but the revival of the Y2K style within 2020’s trends has played a big role in the continuation of the friendship bracelet, often featuring fun, child-like motifs in bright, funky colourways.
Coco and Gemstone Bracelet Set, £28
Why are people trading friendship bracelets?
Symbolising friendship and connection, of course fandoms have friendship bracelets at their very core. Taylor Swift’s fanbase, the ‘Swifties’, kickstarted the trend of trading friendship bracelets in 2022, when Midnight was released and the Eras Tour was announced, fans decided to trade friendship bracelet at the shows; so much so there was an alleged ‘bead shortage’ in Brisbane! The trend quickly spread, and now fans across the world use friendship bracelets to represent community and connection.
Sun Charm Miyuki Bracelet, £28
Friendship bracelets at Estella Bartlett
Shop friendship bracelets here at Estella Bartlett for a stylish way to show the love between you and your bestie, to the world! From adorable Miyuki bead sets to metallic motifs, we are sure to have the perfect set to suit all styles.
Flower Miyuki Louise Bracelet Set, £28
