The ubiquitous shoe has been a staple for editors and street style stars alike
Gucci (Photo: andersphoto / Shutterstock.com)
White shoes? School shoes. At least, that’s what I’ve thought for the longest time.
While I fondly remember the thrill of receiving fresh new sneakers from BATA at the beginning of the school year, as well as saving up for my first Converse pair when I was older, I would never have predicted that white sneakers would be back in vogue again.
(Photos: Uniqlo; net-a-porter.com; Adidas)
Top: Uniqlo U White Blouse.
Bottoms: M.I.H Jeans Topanga Mid-rise Wide-leg Jeans ($315), net-a-porter.com.
Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith Shoes ($139).
But it makes sense: They’re classic, neutral and go well with everything. From crop tops to flared jeans and even drop-waist dresses, few accessories can truly claim to be this versatile.
Zara Embossed Leather Sneakers ($99.90). (Photo: Zara)
Last week, while on a work trip, I finally bit the bullet. After lusting for months over the casually cool embellished sneakers from Gucci, I gave in to its siren song.
Pull & Bear White Patches Plimsolls ($52.40). (Photo: Pull & Bear)
I haven’t had the chance to break them in yet (and quite frankly, they look too pretty still pristine), but once I do, I’m certain we’ll be inseparable.
Because hey, they go with everything, right?
Converse Chuck Taylor Classic Colours ($65.90). (Photo: Converse)
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of Weekender, Issue 162, September 30 – October 6, 2016, with the headline ‘White Out’.
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