First up are mules and clogs. They're a little bit '90s but with a modern edge. I spotted both platform and single sole styles, and I love them because they lend casual elegance to denim and printed dresses. The Luichiny clogs (below on the right) are just begging to be taken to a music festival, while the clogs by up-and-coming brand Flogg are a flip flop-clog hybrid that are all about laid-back comfort. Clockwise from top left: Schutz, Luichiny, Flogg, and Brazilian brand on-the-rise Carrano.
Footwear lightens up with candy-colored pastels for spring 2014 in myriad shades of mint, sky blue, blush, and banana. Clockwise, from top left: flats by Miista, Mel by Melissa, and Koolaburra.
Animal prints rule the jungle in various versions ranging from sneakers and high-heeled boots to clogs and lace-up styles. Key updates include textural detail, studs, metallic accents, and buckles to provide maximum impact. Clockwise, from top left: Luichiny, Bronx, Carrano, Carrano, and Flogg.
When you think about the shoes of the future, do metallics come to mind? Well these are the shoes of the present, and they certainly channel a futuristic vibe. Ultra glossy textures combine with unexpected hues on these styles by Miista, Schutz, Carrano, and Luichiny.
Behold the sneaker wedge's replacement, the slip-on sneaker. From the Céline runway to the streets, this easy-to-wear style is everywhere. Look for floral prints, pony hair texture, and animal patterns to keep things interesting. Clockwise, from top: Schutz, Schutz, and Bronx.
Ankle boots are a wardrobe staple for me, and I photographed dozens of styles. A recurring theme? Buckles. Double buckles, triple buckles, I saw it all. Mostly decorative, and on all manner of boots from Cuban-heeled to moto and even high-heeled styles. Clockwise, from top left: Carrano, Schutz, Luichiny, Cristófoli, and Michael Antonio.
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