
The heart of spring/ summer style for me is a good pair of slip-ons. My usual go-tos this time of year include penny loafers – worn with soft sport coats and button-down collars – then camp mocs whenever I’m in denim.
Lately, however, I’ve looking for a pair of leather slippers. Something dressed down from traditional leather shoes, but more sophisticated than beach-ready espadrilles. Without the ornamentation that comes with penny loafers, tassel loafers, and embroidered Prince Alberts, these feel a bit more causal and contemporary. Something to wear when you’re hanging out at a local cafe or strolling down the boardwalk with friends.
Antonio Ciongoli, the talented designer behind Eidos, frequently uses leather slippers in his lookbooks. They’re often paired with smartly tailored chinos or drawstring linen pants, as well as striped Breton shirts, long popovers, and loose-fitting pullover jackets. Unionmade recently used the same slippers in a seasonal presentation (lots of shorts and casual summer outerwear here). And Yasuto Camoshita below shows how great slip-ons can look with tailored clothing.
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