[Spring Summer 2014 Fashion Trends] - The collections of men's sandals summer 2014 include minimalist forms and bright design with deep rich colors and trendy prints. This solution makes the most of the models a versatile accessory for men's clothes of the season.
Michael Kors, Issey Miyake, Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana
Classic men's sandals with closed and opened toe and various options of models for leisure and city walks are still in fashion. Gladiators sandals that were popular in the last season are quite rare in the collections.
Z Zegna, Kenzo, Corneliani, Valentino
In addition to models made of medium and thick straps, sandals with a solid top are relevant. As an alternative to sandals, some designers offer flip-flops, including the ones with a loop for the thumb, and even flip-flops made of crocodile skin of saturated colors.
Paul Smith, Salvatore Ferragamo, Lanvin, Hermes
For men's sandal of the season, the most relevant is the thick solid sole, including the ones made of raffia, which does not exclude the traditional versions. Extra emphasis with the help of aggressive form and different decoration is often made on the sole, for example, color or metal fittings.
Calvin Klein Collection, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Versace
One of the trends of the collections is a reptile skin and its simulation. At the same time, both the traditional color and unusual, with the use of pastel and bright, saturated colors are relevant.
Versace, Calvin Klein Collection, Dries Van Noten, 3.1 Phillip Lim
No less popular material for men's sandals summer 2014 is textiles, also in fashion are suede, nubuck, woven and perforated materials. Some designers offer extravagant models made of transparent plastic.
Issey Miyake, Marni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Z Zegna
Another fashion trend of the season – is a two-tone models. As a rule, one of the neutral colors, black, white, gray or beige, and fashionable saturated color, for example: burgundy, blue, orange, emerald green or red, are present in the contrast.
Dolce & Gabbana, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Dries Van Noten, Kenzo
Full range of colors of the season, from the traditional black and brown to burgundy and cobalt blue, including the metallic of different shades, is relevant for one-tone men's sandals. Men's sandals with prints, in particular, with a floral pattern and inscriptions are in fashion.