Have you chosen your main character? Bare feet do thrive, but those literal signs do exist that say no shirt, no shoes, no service. Taking shoes off at the door to some is disrespectful; they do complete the outfit. So, yes, let’s continue to talk about shoes…
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Mesh Ballet
We've had a glimpse at some of the transparent styles in the last edit, and we admired these when we discussed the flats for summer. The Alaia and Khaite ballets were there for it (if you are lost, subscribe). Might we expand the range of offerings for transparency? Yes, yes, we will. There is a color, toe shape, opening, sole construction, strap, buckle, embellishment, and embroidery, all of your choosing. How do you choose just one? Well, that is a good question, my friend. Maybe you don’t? Do you go all in here? Is this where your loyalty lies? Just some of the commitments are shown here, here, here, here, and here.
The Mesh Ballet
Canvas Sneakers
Summer Whites, unregulated. The functionality of this shift makes sense; the derivation varies. A blank canvas per se? Does this mean new beginnings? Either way, slipping on a fresh white look feels good when the season has shifted and the days are longer. All Birds, Cariuma, and ReDone are leading the pack on the sustainability front. Here, Here and Here to see them on the body. Converse and Vans, the timeless aesthetic of these styles will prove more than one season of wear. While we continue to gaze through the styles, you may ask, ACNE Studios? Acne Studios, well, yes, frankly, because it looks good and in black too.
Make your pick, take your pic, and live a little.
The White, Blues, and Not Pictured, Blacks.
Fisherman
The Fisherman, a classic 1940s British sandal with a cage-like upper and the airiness of a gladiator sandal, revived our heart's desires in 2023. Reworked for modernized minimalism and the sophistication to styling with your sweatpants, wide-leg denim, or the horseshoe jean. One would think to absorb the head-to-toe at-sea dressing, here to say, no, turn left. Don’t go all linen pants and coastal grandma with these fishing men. Here, Here and Here are some looks to love.
Casting the Call, Jigging, or Bobbing — Fishing Terms?
MERHBABIK Green Raffia Woven Fisherman
Freda Salvador Maria Fisherman Sandal
Freda Salvador Sera Fisherman Sandal
Jenni Kayne Fisherman Lake Sandal
MaryJane & Raffia Handwoven
This is not the last dance with Mary Jane; she piqued our interest the previous summer and is starting to get our toes tapping again a little more this season. Vibi Venezia and Svetis Stefan offer simplistic black and of-the-season colors & classic patterns. 1000 Welcomes and Maria Mode raffia handwoven styles by an artisan out of Morocco, highlighting the lace-up and loafer in natural. Outfit with your white linen sets and dresses while enjoying your summer of Kinship. The Loro Piana crochet ballet is your luxury alternative, handwoven in cotton silk yarn and accented with beading on the lace-up, style with any of the looks from List Six.
Mary Jane & Hand Woven
VIBI VENEZIABlanket-Stitched Cotton-Canvas Mary Jane flats
Svetis Stefan Mary Jane Grape and Carrot
Alex Mill Drogheria Crivellini Mary Janes
1000 Welcomes Raffia Lace Up Ballet
1000 Welcomes Raffia Loafer
Robert Clergerie Lisa Raffia Wedge Loafers
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