The footwear brands of the moment are reimagining the classics. Think sheer mesh ballet flats, tricoloured heeled loafers and barely-there skin-tone sandals
Nomasei
Nomasei adds Frenchgirl flair to a traditional shoe and refreshes it in Italian shades of terracotta, sky blue and marble stone. The result? A classic preppy loafer with a cool, contemporar y twist. Wear with Bermuda shorts, a crisp white tee and a cashmere sweater around your shoulders.
DEAR FR ANCES
The mesh ballet flats by Dear Frances are the Instagram sensation all the fashion editors are adoring. Choose washes of blush and pure white, or crochet and crystalencrusted iterations – it’s the modern minimalist’s go-to shoe of the season.
Style with wide-leg satin trousers or floor-length maxi skirts
EMME PARSONS
The barely-there sandal craze continues into this season, with Emme Parsons firmly at the helm. This time, choose a pair to match your skin tone – they’ll elongate your legs, making them the perfect flats to style with shorts and miniskirts.
NEOUS
Elegant twists on minimalist shapes put Neous’s designs at the top of our styling rotation this year. Delicate lace trims and ying-and-yang straps elevate ordinary kitten heels and sky-high sandals. Wear with this season’s utility tailoring.
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