Trend Alert: Luxe Loafers

November 25, 2013

Trend alert: Luxe loafers

Elizabeth Olsen in ASOS Blazer

The classic ballet flat will never go out of style, but this year’s cold weather calls for a bit of a change. Winter loafers are versatile staples that work as well with slouchy boyfriend jeans as they do with opaque tights. This season, look for quirky details – like velvet slippers, cutesy animal motifs, punked-up spikes and pony-hair prints. Ditch the heels for a night out and instead embrace the comfort of a fancy flat. After all, if London’s most stylish girl, Alexa Chung loves them enough to wear them on the red carpet, they’re good enough for us.

Charlotte Olympia Glitter Kitty

Charlotte Olympia Glitter Kitty, US$695, charlotteolympia.com
Alexa’s faithful flat has had a festive makeover in silver glitter and a Rudolph-red nose.

Rag & Bone loafers

Rag & Bone Beeman Velvet Tassel Loafers, £253.12, shopbop.com
These rich retro slippers are the perfect preppy shoe to go with shift dresses or skinny jeans.

Kenzo Brenda slipper
Kenzo Brenda Slipper, US$300.92, farfetch.com
The cult Kenzo tiger has headed down south, popping up on shiny metallic shoes.

gorgeous loafers
Rupert Sanderson Zohra Leather Loafers, £438, matchesfashion.com
Not a girly girl? These androgynous flats should fit you just fine.

Sam Edelman slippers

Sam Edelman Adena Slippers, £60, theoutnet.com
Be quick: At 55% off, these studded slippers won’t last long…

Giuseppe Zanotti Sharktooth Jeti Slippers
Giuseppe Zanotti Sharktooth Jeti Slippers, $895, ssense.com
The gold studded embellishments and teeth tassels keep your look tough.

Burberry Prorsum Hearts
Burberry Prorsum Heart Print Calf Hair Pencombe Flats, US$695, ssense.com
Wear your heart on your foot with this loved-up print.

Phillip Lim loafers
3.1 Phillip Lim Spade Leather Loafers, £245.52, saksfiftheavenue.com
An edgy update that also taps into the white shoe trend.

Mara & Mine Jem Skull Slipper
Mara & Mine Jem Skull Slipper, $350, maraandmine.com
The scary slippers off-duty models are going crazy for.

 

Kimberlee is an Australian writer who gave up the reality to follow her dreams...Originally from Sydney, now living in Paris. Kimberlee spends her days writing, styling and eating croissants.