I had the great fortune to spend some time this weekend with my fabulous friend and former colleague, Julie Rando. Julie is a shoe designer and one of the best I ever had the pleasure to work with. She's done it all, from athletic for PF Flyers and New Balance, lifestyle for Keds, women's casual for Clarks, fashion for Taryn Rose, Adrienne Vitadini, Tahari and Anne Klein.
The
conversation turned, as it inevitably does, to what's trending in shoes.
With Julie designing for Spring 2015 right now, I like to get her take
on what will be in the market a year from now so I’m making good purchase decisions
right now in 2014!
Lucky
us! Julie is sharing some of the key trends for Spring 2015 that she’ll translate to everyday
wearable footwear. Enjoy!
Chop
Outs
The
perforated looks we’re seeing now (top) will transition to large cut outs (bottom).
Ankle
Interest
Single
straps around the ankle and more. I love all the attention on ankles and that
it’s becoming a focus for shoe designers. Shoes from Balenciaga, Helmut Lang, and Michael Kors.
Straps
Gorgeous
straps in all heel heights. Both from Tod’s.
Really chunky with natural covering, like cork wood. Michael Kors and Chloe pairs highlighted below.
The heel is clearly not for running around the block, but the neoprene and leather combo is a nod to the sporty trend. These 2 are by Balenciaga and adidas by Stella McCartney.
Note the chunky heel in a very wearable height. Chunky heels are fresh and will be through 2015. These 2 are from 3.1 Philip Lim and Pedro Garcia.
And other hardware. Like jewelry for your feet. Check these out from Tod's.
Tailored with a twist. Kind of a crazy shoe. Take cues from the oxford and color blocking on these Thom Brown's.
Rear
zips and leather up the back of the ankle.
Zippers are not new but up the back is emerging and will be relevant
through 2015.
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