We’re hooked to our sneakers and still very grateful the fashion peeps initiated this trend a few seasons ago. Who would ever think running shoes would become a high class accessory? That pivotal moment came with the launch of the Chanel baskets.
Tag: shoes
You could go for the Nike pool slides (sorry, totally man-repelling!), over-expensive Céline Birk-alikes, or be original and choose something more authentic: Menorquinas. Minimalistic, handmade and affordable!
Spending our summers in the South of France means we’re very familiar with espadrilles. Each year we bought a new pair in a different color, because that’s all the choice we had. The canvas and rope slippers have become a true fashion hit this season, and now they are also available in array of prints.
Even a new pair of wedges can be good for your karma. With these cool TOMS snow leopard wedges you donate an new pair of shoes to a child in need.
Luckily, there is also a chique kind of mule. Cue these from Chloé. It might have cured me from bizarre style-associations concerning the mule.
Espadrilles. We know them quite well. Part of our yearly wardrobe staple once we arrived on holiday destination in the South of France. There wasn’t much choice in the design at the village shop at the time. Just one flat model, but in a wide range of colors.
This week I was in Italy on a presstrip for Villa Massa -there will be an extended report about that soon- and while we were there we’ve visited the lovely coastal village of Positano. Now I here you thinking ‘how is that related to fashion?’, but we’ve noticed quite some shoe craftsmen there, mostly producing leather sandals.
When the shoe trends predict a comeback of loafers and espadrilles, why not make a combination of both?
Sport chic is a big trend for coming season, and that’s often reflected in a combination of materials. These suede and mesh pumps from Gianvito Rossi are the perfect example.