Handheld fans can feel girly too! Say goodbye to messy summer outings, free up your hands and light up your outfit
Every Japanese girl has one!
Key takeaways
- Francfranc’s new 2026 series of handheld fans has already sold more than 7 million units in Japan.
- The flagship FRAIS Handy Fan comes in a new Gel Quilt design with a glossy, jelly-like look.
- The series features transparent handles and wavy lines that refract sunlight into a delicate glow.
- The brand is also launching four popular Threads-inspired fashion lanyard styles for the fans, including pearl and lace designs.
Every summer seems to set a new high-temperature record. Walking under the blazing sun, you need one hand for an umbrella, another for your phone, and somehow still have to make room for a fan – it’s easy to end up feeling flustered and helpless. It turns out cooling off can be as elegant as carrying a fashion accessory. Japanese brand Francfranc has launched a new handheld fan series. Beyond limited-edition upgrades to the designs, the collection also includes exclusive fashion lanyards that have sparked lively discussion on social media, turning a cooling tool into an accent that brightens up an outfit.
Three new design options
This time, the classic FRAIS Handy Fan comes in several new translucent designs. The featured Frais Handy Fan Gel Quilt has a plump, glossy jelly-like texture and a clear, sparkling handle. Frais Handy Fan Wave features delicate wavy detailing along its edges, which catches and reflects the sunlight. Meanwhile, Frais Handy Fan Sheer Marble has elegant texturing and a subtly polished style. All three designs turn an otherwise ordinary plastic fan into a fashion accessory.
Exclusive fashion lanyards
This year, the brand has found an elegant solution to the hassle of being out and about: the FRAIS fashion lanyard series, launched alongside the fans. There are two options: wrist straps and neck straps. The wrist straps make it easy to attach the fan to your handbag and carry it with you, while the neck straps free up your hands completely. The collection spans a range of styles, from polished, minimalist designs and on-trend lace trim to the clear, iridescent Aurora style that sparkles in the sun. There is even a cute, elegant pearl version, so you can mix and match according to your outfit that day.
This new series captures the feeling that even everyday objects should look good. With pearl, lace, or jelly-like details, a handheld fan is no longer merely a reluctant choice for hot weather. Instead, its transparent elements and mix of materials make summer days feel a little more special.
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