P.ensate for peasants and sailors, then become the shoes par excellence for summer holidays, wedge espadrilles are now worn in the city. Always synonymous with summer, they survive regardless of trends, becoming an essential must-have for many women. These shoes have come a long way, even becoming the basis on which the biggest fashion houses experiment and have fun in declining their own stylistic codes. Given their versatility and timeless aesthetics, why wear them only a few weeks a year?
The story of a great classic
Present in the wardrobes of women all over the world, not everyone knows that espadrilles were born as shoes for i campesinos Spaniards, i.e. sailors and peasants. The jute sole and the cotton upper make them an extremely simple shoe, but no less comfortable and versatile than others. They owe their success to Grace Kelly, who never separated during his travels. It’s at Saint Laurent, who sensed their potential, and collaborating with the well-known brand Canstañer, made them show for the first time on the catwalk. From there everyone wanted a couple, especially after iconic actresses of Spanish cinema, such as Penelope Cruz, and of international cinema, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, made them style statement through their own films.
Grace Kelly wears flat espadrilles with skirt, shirt and cardigan.
With or without wedge? The models of summer 2022
The big news of 2022 espadrilles is that they are no longer considered, by brands and by people, just beach shoes. For this reason the seasonal models boast creative details and a style in step with trends. They range from the more classic low models, such as those in beige canvas by Pradato the more complex ones, such as those of Missoni with crossed laces both on the upper and on the ankle. Brand like Gucci And Valentino they exploit the ploy of canvas with logo and studs to decline their aesthetic to a wedge design. Malone Souliers rediscovers the more feminine side, proposing them in leather, low, similar to ballet flats. While Amambaih weaves yarns of different colors to create flat models with a sunny aesthetic with long laces and ankle strap.
GG quilted platform espadrilles, Gucci. € 590
How to combine them in the city
The combination of espadrilles with boho-chic, lace and fluttering dresses is always a certainty. But to get out of the box a bitand take advantage of these footwear more than two weeks a year, there are several even city-proof styling. For the office, they choose low tops, with linen trousers, t-shirts and blazers. With the wedge for more elegant lunches and dinners, to be combined with satin slip dresses, palazzo pants or voluminous mini dresses.
For the off days they carry with bermuda shorts or denim skirts, slimming the leg and giving a few more centimeters. Or with long jeans and a floral blousei for a Provencal outfit designed for day trips.
A look with low espadrilles and linen trousers.
With such a precise and timeless identity, espadrilles resist the passage of time and trends. Becoming the perfect investment for your wardrobe.
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