Today, I attended a meeting at Cafe Boheme, my favourite french restaurant in Soho, to discuss some final ideas on an upcoming project. Whilst dining I was faced a enlightening reality in the movement of men's footwear for AW14.
Whilst lunching and chatting away, I clumsily knocked off my cutlery which rattled and clanged as it bounced along the floor. I bent down to pick it up and couldn't help but notice my friend Jonathan's shoes. He laughed as he caught my gaze and swiftly replied
"You can hate all you want, They're my new McQueen's".
Hate was a strong word to use. Initially confused and once the confusion subsided I was more intrigued into the movement of the market. I met Jonathan after leaving Condé Nast and the guy was never far away from the latest fashion trends; but I had to work out his latest decision.. Had he made a footwear faux pas? Or was ugly the new thing for shoes?
After digging around at some of my favourite online shopping destinations, it seems I should never have doubted my friend. Ugly is definitely in - but not as we no it. It's more of that feeling when something should bad, it becomes good (wow, that probably doesn't make any sense! ha). From the extreme designs of Rick Owens to the colour sneakers from Raf Simons. I wanted to show you a selection of my favourite and wearable 'ugly' footwear.
1.McQ Alexander McQueen
Half buffed, half grained - This two tone combination provides the eye with unusual satisfaction.
2. Dolce & Gabbana Navy Hiking boot.
Chunky, really chunky. And an interesting idea of featuring a side zip.
3. Orange DSquared Boots.
Most people would probably look at these and wonder why I've placed them on the list. I find the platform funny to look at and the 'that 70's show' orange brings back all sorts of ideas about Ashton Kutcher's fashion on the show!
4. Versace gold plated high tops.
A bish bosh of zips, leather, shine and metal.
5. Kenzo monochrome boot.
I had more than enough 'ugly' shoes to pick from the latest Kenzo collection. This isn't because I hate them though, quite the opposite... I would wear them all. These aren't my favourite ones, but I like these squashed top, blown up monochrome bad boys. Great everyday shoes!
6. Raf Simons sneakers.
"To infinity and beyond" is probably the first slogan that springs to mind when I see this colour conundrum by Raf Simons. They're the sort of shoes I think that look quite futuristic.. Maybe they make you run faster?
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