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Rutendo Chidawanyika
IT’S 2019, which means you need to make space in your closet for new fashion trends. They’ll be here before you’ve fully gotten over 2018 trends. For next season, designers aren’t completely changing the wheel. Instead, they’re building upon the fashion house archives and past trends, adding embellishments here and there or introducing new shapes and materials. Without wasting space, these are shoe trends for this year:
Embroidery
Intricate embroidery evokes images of vintage jewellery boxes and heavy gowns like the ones worn at Met gala. But it’s also totally wearable. Michael Kors’ spring ’19 show featured everyday embroidered pieces, like this pair of pink platform sandals. The design is artistry to fashion for a totally one-of-a-kind shoe. This year you’ll also be seeing the detailing on boots and slides.
Buckles
You’re about to see and buy buckles on flats and stilettos, adding edge to traditionally more feminine footwear. Alexander McQueen sent a shoe down the runway with three buckles. If you’re not ready to have your feet completely caged in, there are simpler, single-buckle options out there. Pro-tip: If you choose shoes with multiple buckles, give yourself a few extra minutes in the mornings to put them on.
Nautical sandals
Nautical details popped up on the models’ feet at shows paired with flowing dresses and skirts. In an instant, we were all thinking of booking vacations to the Caribbean or Bora Bora. Luckily, you don’t have to wait until next season to get your hands on a pair of rope sandals. They are available in the shoe market.
Bright sneakers
Sneakers have become a permanent fixture in runway collections, so don’t expect last season’s “dad sneakers” to disappear any time soon. Next spring promises mega-soled kicks in bright colours. Style with a tie-dye top or dress for the ultimate colour clash–approved outfit.
Sculptural heels
It’s time we all embrace the unusual, sculptural heel, available in a variety of geometric shapes you know the names from nursery school. The innovative heels are basically wearable architectural feats, allowing you to incorporate a sense of wonder and drama into your work or party outfits. Keep your look simple with jeans and a t-shirt, letting the footwear captivate onlookers.
Teva sandals
Should anyone make fun of your Tevas, you’ll have the last laugh. The style, made of criss-crossing velcro straps, will be everywhere this year. Designers created sandals with platforms crazy straps.
Feathers
The feathers fluttered down the catwalk and, in a second, stole the spotlight from the rest of the outfit. And there isn’t one spot designers are incorporate plumage, some added feathers to the heel of their footwear, while others lined it on the straps. All look amazing.
Ladies go get your shoe on. Have fun! —Additional information from online sources.
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