Nobody expected that sports flip-flops would become a bright trend 2017. If last summer you could wear them only to the beach, then this year you can see fashionable flip-flops on the streets of your city.
Summer slider slippers in a sporty style have conquered the world's catwalks, celebrity fashionistas and fashion bloggers. That's understandable! Comfortable, lightweight, practical - and this is not the whole list of advantages of this wonderful shoe.
Hurry up, go to the store for a new pair and pay attention to simple models in shape, but with the most striking design. Flip-flops will look spectacular on your feet for the summer with satin ribbons, large embroidered letters, chains, plastic flowers and even with fur and feathers of different shades. There are many options to choose from.
Original versions of flip-flops
Bright slippers with fur
In the summer of 2017, we recommend wearing flip-flops with light, loose sundresses, short shorts and loose skirts. Feel free to wear them to the beach, to a workout, for a walk around the city or a street festival. They will add freedom and carelessness to any look, and wearing them all day is a sheer pleasure.
If you like more laconic and neat shoes, take a closer look at flip-flops. They go great with dresses, skirts, straight trousers and almost everything summer wardrobe thanks to its versatility. A thick wooden sole will help give them a more interesting look.
Flip flops - flip-flops for summer 2017
Find stylish options you can wear a slap at Dolce & Gabbana, MSGM, Zara, Mango and Puma. Famous brands offer trendy shoes for every taste and color: rougher and sports models, neat slippers with interesting decor, leather models and options with bright fur.
Eye-catching slides with fur
Fashionable slider slippers for summer
We discussed shoe models, the height and shape of heels, as well as the depth and neckline pattern of pumps that are trending in the spring and summer of 2017. Open summer shoes are a little different, they are initially more relaxed than shoes, so there are many more options for fashionable sandals, sandals, and flip-flops more. So we did not focus on fancy models, but focused on sandals suitable for everyday urban realities.
So, a review of the fashionable open shoes spring-summer 2017 with examples from the collections of the season.
Trends spring-summer 2017:
- sandals with thin soles and high thin heels
- elegant sandals with a minimum of details
- decor on sandals, flip-flops and sandals - bows, buckles, decorations in the form of flowers, etc.
- sandals and sandals in ethnic style
- low-heeled sandals with a chunky ankle strap
- sandals and sandals with many jumpers and straps
- wedge sandals
- sandals with thin soles or platforms with thick square or semicircular heels
- platform sandals and flip-flops in different styles
- fur sandals
Materials: leather, suede, satin, velvet, fur, rubber, plastic, etc.
Thin heel
Sandals with thin heels are one of the most popular models of summer shoes.
Saint Laurent, Altuzarra
In the spring-summer 2017 collections, such models have a toe either rounded to fit the shape of the leg, or square, but with rounded edges (Balenciaga, Versace).
Kenzo
Elegant sandals with a minimum of details, consisting literally of a sole and several straps, require very careful selection of the foot, especially if the foot is secured with a strap above the toes. In this case, the shoes should either have a secure fastening at the ankle, or a diagonal strap that will hold the sandals on the foot (Chloe). Otherwise, incidents are possible, as at the Giambattista Valli collection show.
Models of sandals with thin and thick soles
Dries Van Noten, Altuzarra
Decor and decorations on sandals, sandals and flip-flops
Designers suggest getting summer shoes decorated with bows, flowers or noticeable buckles. It is noteworthy that floral or any other decorations can appear not only on sandals or sandals, but also on flip-flops! And Christopher Kane went even further and ennobled the seemingly utilitarian Crocs with appliques of bright stones.
Antonio Marras
Lanvin
Rochas
Dolce&Gabbana, Hugo Boss, Miu Miu, Prada
Christopher Kane
A compromise between fashion and comfort - low-heeled sandals securely fixed in the ankle area.
Chanel, Stella McCartney
Wedge or platform sandals- an option for those who want to stand firmly on their feet. Unlike the platform, which most often has a uniform thickness throughout the sole, the wedge noticeably tapers towards the heel, which gives even the most bulky shoe designs grace and lightness.
Balmain, Miu Miu
Platform Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors
Sandals and flip-flops on platforms in the spring-summer 2017 collections often gravitate towards sporty style, however, there are also glamorous models, such as in the Balmain collection.
High lace-up sandals, loved by many celebrities and fashionistas, are still relevant!
Elie Saab
Thick square or semicircular heels are in fashion!
Sandals with thin soles or platforms with thick square or semicircular heels are found in the collections:
Dolce&Gabbana, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Versace
Interweaving of straps and chains
Giorgio Armani, Giambattista Valli, Prada
Lanvin
Loewe
Sandals Giorgio Armani
Valentino
Sandals and sandals in ethnic style
In the spring and summer of 2017, sandals and sandals in an ethnic style, consisting of complex weaves of leather straps, laces and decorative elements, which can range from shells and wooden beads, to buckles and rhinestones.
Fur
Fur shoes are slowly but surely winning the hearts of fashionistas. And although European designers are not particularly actively developing this shoe trend, in Japan and South Korea Fur slippers, sandals and sandals enjoy some popularity.
Prada
Flip flops, flip flops and toe sandals
Correctly selected shoes can become the main highlight of the image and skillfully emphasize the advantages of the chosen style. Therefore, the ability to have a good understanding of modern collections is a useful skill for true fashionistas, regardless of what kind of shoes we are talking about. Today we’ll talk about stylish and fashionable sandals, which you simply cannot do without in the spring-summer 2017 season.
Flip-flops are still in fashion; every second designer presented this type of footwear for the warm season in their collection. The summer variation was divided into two groups: the first seeks to completely cover the toe, while the second limited itself to a modest stripe with decor. Everyone can decide for themselves which format is closer to them - eye-catching decorations made of stones and voluminous stripes, or a neutral background in white and yellow tones. The only important thing is to preserve the shiny matter. Thanks to a slight shimmer, you can achieve an interesting effect with a minimum of details. Vivid presentations from Boss Hugo Boss, Alexander Wang, Céline, Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana, Rag & Bone, Dries Van Noten only confirm the success of these ideas.
Everyone’s favorite wedge sandals are also holding their fashion position in the spring-summer 2017 season. After all, it is always stylish, presentable and at the same time very convenient and versatile. This fact is confirmed by the most diverse variations of such sandals, seen at shows from: Balmain, Miu Miu, Michael Kors Collection, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, you can notice this direct feature.
Sandals-flip-flops – the hit of the spring-summer 2017 season
A real hit fashion season spring-summer 2017 became the original flip-flop sandals. The miniature fixation that holds such a model on the leg has a special charm, because the entire design of the pair needs to fit on the finest lines. Professionals deftly coped with this task, connecting metal rivets, springs, lacing and, of course, rainbow beads to the jewelry. Paired with popular tones such as blue, sea and lilac, the final look will 100% live up to expectations. The most beautifully successful combinations are worth noting from: Oscar de la Renta, Alexander Wang, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Giorgio Armani and Kenzo.
Femininity is seen in the details when sandals are designed for a festive occasion. In this case, you don’t have to limit yourself to an abundance of shine, no matter how it appears - in stones, fabric, soles or trim. In this warm season, many designers relied on suede, with whose help they beautifully played with flowers and petals. If you take a closer look at the offers from Miu Miu, Vionnet, Altuzarra, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors Collection and Dries Van Noten, you can personally appreciate the superiority of such shoes.
Another one fashion trend of the spring-summer 2017 season - these are platform sandals with heels. Relief patterns, layers of leather, various textures - all this can be seen in the presented models. Now comfort and beauty will work together, creating a real tandem of style. Against the background of classic colors (red, white, black and brown), such shoes will be an excellent option for both everyday and formal looks. You can clearly appreciate the peculiarity of the collections in question thanks to the works of: Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Sacai, Michael Kors Collection and Simone Rocha.
A win-win shoe option in hot weather is comfortable and stylish sandals, which are very popular in the current warm season. Slightly reminiscent of Spartan style, they not only beautifully highlight the foot, but also give their owners maximum comfort. And thanks to original details, such as feathers, plastic buds, coins, glass beads, etc., such shoes can adequately complement almost any summer look. The most striking models of sandals were presented to fashionistas: Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Gucci, Valentino.
Maximum comfort is the motto of the spring-summer 2017 season, which is massively supported by numerous models of comfortable and practical sandals presented by such eminent designers as: Haider Ackermann, Christian Dior, Christopher Kane, Prada, Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney Unusual experiments with socks, quite bold animal prints, non-standard textures and original decorative details make these shoes exquisite and unique.
High-heeled sandals spring-summer 2017
Eternal classics, high-heeled shoes never go out of style, and proof of this is the creations presented by such famous masters as: Versace, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Kenzo, Altuzarra and Dries Van Noten. Sandals with high heels that resemble a thin stem of a glass, a classic stiletto heel or a very strange pyramid shape may well become the highlight of your fashionable look and will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.
It can be the icing on the cake if styled correctly. Therefore it is necessary to be aware latest trends in the world women's fashion, especially when it comes to shoes. Shoes can evoke awe among real urban fashionistas, because stylish sandals, chosen according to the latest fashion trends, will be the main and most beloved heroes in a woman’s wardrobe. We have compiled top 10 most fashionable and stylish sandals , which you simply can’t do without in the new spring-summer season 2017 of the year.
Carven spring-summer 2017 / photo: theimpression.com.
1. Fashionable flip-flops 2017 – what are they?
They are light, bright - reflecting the individuality of their owner, decorated with various decorations in floral and nautical styles– which is also relevant against the backdrop of the growing popularity of natural motifs. Every second designer presented various variations of shoe designs in their summer collections, and flip-flops were far from the last on this list. Of these, two options can be distinguished: the first tends to cover the toes in some way, while the second is limited to flat-soled decoration. Everyone decides for themselves which design is closer to them: bulky accessories made of stones and floral patterns in the form of embroidery or a neutral background in a soft yellow and white range. Impressive options included Alexander Wang, Celine, Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana, Rag & Bone, Dries Van Noten and Hugo Boss.
2. Wedge sandals are in fashion this summer
7. Fashionable sandals for summer 2017 photo
Sandals are perhaps the ideal shoe option for the hot season. Stylish and comfortable, they are very popular in the warm season. The Spartan style not only emphasizes the foot of its owner and keeps her in comfort, but also gives her a special chic, thanks to peculiar details such as feathers, plastic buttons, coins, beads, glass, etc. This ideally complements absolutely any spring or summer female image. The most interesting designs can be found in the collections of Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Gucci and Valentino.
8. Maximum comfort!
This is the motto of the entire spring-summer season 2017, supported by big amount comfortable and practical sandals, sandals and flip-flops, presented by famous designers such as Haider Ackermann, Christian Dior, Christopher Kane, Prada, Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney. Unusual experiments with bold animal prints, unusual textures and original decor make sandals 2017 exquisite and unique. Among the current models, among others, you can find Crocs, sandals in greek style, variants with a pointed closed toe.
9. High heels
Classic high-heeled shoes are always relevant and proof of this is the creations of such famous fashion houses as Miu Miu, Kenzo, Dries Van Noten, Versace, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Altuzarra. Shoes, the high heel of which resembles an elegant cup on a leg or the shape of an intricate pyramid, also have a classic heel. Be that as it may, these stylish shoes can be the icing on the cake of any look and will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.
