New York Fashion Week's annual dead-of-winter occurrence has typically necessitated that attendees forsake body warmth and comfort in the name of style, whether in the form of a skin-baring skirt or barely-there stilettos. This year has been different--at least from what I saw in the footwear department. Super practical, old-school lace-up sneakers reigned off the catwalks. I spotted Adidas Originals Superstars (above), Nike high-tops, classic Stan Smiths (below) as well as some inspired sleek sneaks by Twins for Peace and Saint Laurent (featured in the last image below). Chalk up this trend to the triple whammy of sidewalk snowdrifts, black ice and below-freezing temps (and let's not forget the imminent Nor'easter, A.K.A., Pax) beleaguering the city. The sneakers' unifying element is their simplicity, and despite their retro roots, they look fresh and new--a virtual style-180 from last year's neon, color-blocked varieties. This is a trend I'd be happy to wear all year round!
Photos: Style, Vogue, Pinterest
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They look so 'now'. Love this look. Just purchased my annual pair of white Converse and then had to add a pair of Adidas Dragons in navy and pink!
Love this trend too!
Oriana x
www.stylexis.blogspot.com
Amazing trend!
I think it's really cool how sneakers have become such a mainstay. They're just so effortlessly hip.
xTheresa
The Habit
Hi Marlien,
Do you know who makes the high tops with the blue and red stripes? I knew but i have forgotten!Many Thanks!
Hi! The high tops are by Saint Laurent. They're amazing.
Oh dear! Just ran in my wardrobe to see if I still had the adidas superstars....hooray I do. They are not so virgin looking though, but rather, comfortably aged....a bit like me. I shall wear them with pride tomorrow x
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