Spring comes in with a fresh perspective on footwear; the best thing about the season: every colour, shape and size works as long as you know how to work it. From completely down-to-earth flats to six-inch whacky heels, from cushioned platforms to elevated shoes without a heel and of course, the good old gladiator there’s a world of options to choose from. We shortlisted Spring’s essential styles to a) black and white, b) multicolour and c) strappy/gladiators. The best thing is that if you’re unwilling to dish out more than a couple of thousand grands on a pair then locally available options at Charles & Keith, Nine West and Mango will make your shoe journey possible and slightly more affordable.
Multicolour, watercolour, technicolour
Whether you prefer to go retro or futuristic, one shoe with the entire palette of colour will lift your outfit beyond the monotony of convention. Karl Lagerfeld has indulged in psychedelic splotches of colour while shoe designers like Sophia Webster and Charlotte Olympia pledge allegiance to summer fruits by incorporating a blend of tangerine, apple and watermelon pink. With shoes like these, you can be confident that your feet will be the centre of attraction!
Monochrome
Black and white is a shoe-rack must-have this season. Opt for very chic high heels as designed by Jimmy Choo, very Audrey Hepburnesque kitten heels or then go for the flat rate as shown by Chanel. Monochrome often tends to tip over into androgynous and/or feminist so you have the further option of pairing your style with your sole. You cannot go through summer without the monochrome essential.
Gladiator Games
To go through summer without gladiators is like winter without snow; incomplete. Prefered by women who wear skirts, those in Pakistan can just as easily incorporate strappy sandals or then flat gladiators to their wardrobes. You can opt for a maniacal face off between Geisha and Samurai, as designed by Sarah Burton for McQueen or then you can go slightly more practical with shoestring laces (Stella McCartney, Valentine). Fifty Shades has more than ensured that straps must be a part of summer dressing this year!