In a remarkably short space of time, Terra Plana has become the UK’s best known name in sustainable footwear. With its instantly recognisable, cutting edge styles, its designers have come up with footwear that people really want to be seen in, blowing earlier ideas about ‘hippy’ footwear completely out of the water. And the latest collection shows that Terra Plana’s …
Trends: Watch & Wear- Navy SEAL Zeal
List any of this season’s It-items and chances are they are water-related or wave-inspired. Yes, that means you boat shoe, loafer, plimsoll, striped tee and navy (hello!) blue shirt.
The mood is light yet determined and spray-in-the-face cool. Imagine sea-side escapades (emphasis on the imagine) and sand between your toes as you loosely raise that striped knit from your oversized Jil Sander mesh-holdall.
Tasselled loafers and madras at J Simons
After reading Dave Walker’s comment on my tassel loafers post I had a look a the J.Simons website and what a treat it is! You really get a feel for his commitment to style and passion, and John himself has some really great stories from his youth:
Street Trends: Tasselled loafers
You can probably tell from this poor man’s expression that when I approached him to take a picture he thought I was taking the piss, but his highly shined loafers caught my eye like a silver spoon to a magpie.
Still on the lookout for a summer jacket?
If you haven’t decided what kind of summer jacket that you’ll be wearing, then Refinery29 have a comprehensive overview of eight different types of jacket. If you’re in England, then you may want to get these sooner rather than later, as the weather reporters are stating that it’s gonna be 17C and upwards from Tuesday.
Return of the flat-top
In the latest issue of GQ Style Charlie Porter is waxing lyrical about the ’21st Century Flat Top’ and I have to say I agree. It fits in with a new style preppiness and clean minimalism which is the antithesis of Hedi Slimane’s slimfit rockstar look.