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Loafers are not news, but never have they been more popular. At Fashion Week, they have replaced trainers as the footwear of choice among editors and stylists. Their appeal goes beyond industry insiders – global shopping platform Lyst reports that while demand for sneakers are down 28 per cent year-on-year, searches for loafers are up by 20 per cent in the same period. Whether you wear them to the office or dinner, they feel particularly right for September’s back-to-school mood – here we round-up the best.
The appeal of the loafer is their HEAD-GIRL ENERGY, making relaxed outfits smarter and more polished. They DON’T LOSE THEIR SHAPE LIKE BALLET FLATS after a few rain-soaked wears, and are MORE COMFORTABLE THAN ANY HEEL. They’re OFFICE-READY SHOES that won’t impede your daily step count. Look for UNISEX, CLASSIC STYLES, which can be worn with both jeans and dresses. The loafer fanbase is a who’s who of the world’s most stylish women, from Jane Birkin and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy to Alexa Chung and Kate Moss.
There are a lot of loafers out there right now. Gucci’s Horsebit is the most famous, and keeping the brand in business since 1953, but recent desirable options come via Miu Miu’s suede buckled design and Saint Laurent’s timeless scrunched leather iteration. If you don’t have a Saint Laurent budget, I can personally attest to the comfort and versatility of M&S’s version, which I wore all last winter. Whistles, always a go-to for dependable, stylish office staples, has launched an understated style that would work as well with denim as with partywear come Christmas. Massimo Dutti and & Other Stories both offer sleek silhouettes that look more expensive than their price tags.
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