Blogs > Trends > Footwear & ShoesNicole Richie wears the lace-up shoe trendNicole Richie was out and about the other week wearing one of this year's big shoe trends; the lace-up heel.
Nicole's shoes are open toed with a sling-back. She teamed them with a dressed down outfit of skinny jeans and a loose top, proving how versatile the lace-up shoe can be. Footwear, boot & shoe trends A-W 2008/2009We've looked at hair trends, beauty trends, sunglasses trends and more in our 2008 Fashion Trend Bible... so it's really about time we got to our favourite thing of all: shoes! Square toes, crocodile skin, triple-buckles, and bohemian fringing are just some of the things you might not have been expecting to come back into fashion so soon, and yet here they are. Read on to find out all of the Autumn / Winter 2008 - 2009 shoe and boot trends.
Christina wears metallic ballet flatsSince she's had a baby to worry about, Christina Aguilera has been more often trading in her trademark high-heeled Louboutins for more comfortable flats. Here she is wearing the metallic ballet flat trend with jeans.
'Gladiator' sandals and heelsFor those with their finger on the pulse they were a major feature of last summer, but we haven't seen much in the way of gladiator sandals this time around. The exception is, of course, Mary-Kate Olsen who was spotted about in a Chanel pair recently.
Shoe Trend - Metallic FlatsSo, we've noted that Metallic Heels are a sure trend at the moment. But what about their more practical sibling, the metallic flat?
All Stars Trend Update - Ashley OlsenWe've already been watching a range of celebrities wearing the Converse All Stars trend - from Sienna Miller to Nicole Richie to David Tennant's Dr Who, they're regularly dressed up or down and can be worn by girls or guys.Ashley Olsen was spotted wearing her chucks with leggings, a leather jacket, and an oversized bag.
Trend: Metallic HeelsMetallics have been a strong trend of late, seen in everything from dresses to bags to belts. Over the past few weeks we've seen a lot of celebrities stepping out in metallic heels, suggesting that the trend is nearing its peak.
Trend: High-heeled Mary JanesHave you noticed that Mary-Jane has had a make over? Once confined to school-girls and church-goers, Mary Jane shoes are now adorning the feet of celebrities, starlets and wild child party animals everywhere.
Converse All Stars for the StarsFirst sold in 1917 and once a feature of the grunge look, Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars (also known simply as Chucks) have moved steadily from subculture to main stream. Comfortable as a day shoe, though incredibly casual they've been dressed up and down and have been seen on everyone from Sienna Miller to Doctor Who.
While Sienna Miller gains street-cred from the Chucks, David Tennant's Doctor Who defines geek chic.
A/W 07-08 Trends: Boots for MenBoots are back for men; and it's about time. Seen on the runways as well as the street, they may not have hit the mainstream in a big way yet - but it's that bit of individualism that makes them so great. Embellished cowboy boots should be worn with caution, unless you have the flair to pull off the look. Plain cuban-heeled boots in leather or suede look best vintage and dirty and paired up with an air of nonchalance. Same goes for motorcycle boots. Equestrian style riding boots look great over slim trousers or jeans and more tailored, gentlemanly styling. |
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