The Resort season (a.k.a. Cruise and Pre-Spring) drops in-store from December all the way through to March. The various collections can take on a variety of characteristics, from beach attire to apres ski. There is such variety that there are clothes to be worn in all four seasons.
The footwear presented for Resort tells a similar story, from boots and sturdy shoes to slip-ons and thong sandals. Here are the key styles we can expect to see on offer for Resort 25.
Leopard print boots
Of all the animal prints, leopard is the most popular. This allegedly dates back to the 1930s when it was featured in the ‘Tarzan the Ape Man’ movies. Associated today with the ‘Mob Wives Aesthetic’, several designers used leopard printed calf hair for knee-length boots.
The origins of loafers are not clear, but may have been inspired by Norwegian slip-on shoes. Thus, the term ‘Weejuns,’ coined by GH Bass in 1934 when they launched the penny loafer. Although traditionally worn with fall attire, the fashion these days is that ‘anything goes’.
Classic black penny loafers and grey ribbed socks accessorized a grey ribbed bodysuit and a camel-colored layer under a grey denim jacket.
Mary Janes
In 1904, the Brown Shoe Company of Missouri started naming their bar shoes after the girlfriend of the mischievous cartoon character Buster Brown. Henceforth shoes with a strap have become known as ‘Mary Janes’.
The origin of the slingback can be traced to the 1940s, when they were introduced by Salvatore Ferragamo. The pointed toe, ankle straps and exposed heels have always been considered an ultra-feminine look. This Resort season will be no exception.
Sandals with a Y-shape strap date back to ancient Egypt around 4,000 BC. In 1950s America the rubber thong sandal known as the ‘flip flop’ became widely popular. The style is so beloved that in the current day designers use the basic silhouette for upmarket versions.
From ballet flats to moccasins and espadrilles, since the Covid-19 pandemic, flat slip-on shoes have become increasingly popular, as they offer comfort and versatility.
