[Spring Summer 2014 Fashion Trends] - Sandals are rightly one of the designers’ favorite kinds of summer shoes and a new season is no exception. Collections of women sandals summer 2014 are bulky, meaningful and differ by uncompromising design and bright distinctive style.
Chloe, Burberry Prorsum, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen, Acne, Michael Kors, Versace
Geometric shapes in the new season are very popular, square heels and structural elements of correct and clear forms are in fashion. Among the models are – average sandals with medium and high heels or platform with or without a wedge, monochromatic color or suprematist color in the style of color blocks. Sock of fashionable sandals can be both of semicircular and square shapes.
Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga, Jason Wu, Nina Ricci
Femininity also has not lost its relevance, many designers offer elegant sandals with smooth lines. In this direction we should particularly distinguish minimalistic pattern with a pair of thin straps. For all sandals of the season the jumper thumb is trendy.
Derek Lam, Emilio Pucci, Marni, Prada
Sandals of sporty style look very interesting. The combination of high heels and sporty design gives them a certain share of spice and gives the opportunity to make this popular image more elegant and feminine.
Chloe, Giambattista Valli, Fendi, Rag & Bone
Mules in the new season are experiencing a surge in popularity and models with open toes can be a great alternative to sandals. Open-toed mules on heels and wedge heels, with and without platform are in fashion.
Roberto Cavalli, Calvin Klein Collection, Jean Paul Gaultier, Donna Karan, Derek Lam, Lanvin, Jason Wu
Design from straps – is virtually beyond competition. Design of thin and thick straps, perpendicular and diagonal cross, T-shaped bridge and buckle at the ankleare trendy. In addition to traditional models, elegant boots, consisting entirely of intertwining straps or cord, can be found in the collections.
Burberry Prorsum, Michael Kors (2,4), Proenza Schouler, Chloe (5,6), Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney
For the top of fashion sandals summer 2014 designers use a wide range of materials: smooth, lacquered skin and reptile skin, suede and velvet fabrics, plastics and textiles. Very popular is a sole of wood, cork and raffia, and design elements in the ethnic style.
Rag & Bone, Acne, Fendi, Vivienne Westwood, Dries Van Noten, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Lanvin
The color palette of sandals in the new season includes all current season shades: white, beige, black, pink, purple, all shades of blue, bright red, burgundy and celadon, including various shades of metallic. Design in the style of color blocks and contrasting color combinations are in fashion. Among the popular prints are – geometric, abstract patterns and decorative snakeskin of different shades. Many designers offer models with a bright decor made of volume elements, stones, crystals and metal.
