The year is drawing to a close and it is time to embrace new styles, new ways of thinking and the inevitable future. let's get excited for the upcoming footwear industry trends that will help us embrace elegance and diversity at the same time
You always hear about having to start a new year on the right foot, but have you ever stopped to think about what’s actually going to be on said feet come 2017IJ We don’t need an excuse to look at lots of pairs of shoes, let’s be honest, it’s always exciting when the new fashion trends of the season roll in.
looking to up your accessories game with a fresh pair of kicksIJ This year gave rise to plenty of bold shoe trends, but that doesn’t mean they’re all sticking around.
While the rest of the future may be uncertain one thing is for sure: Amazing shoes. Shoe lovers-this one’s for you. Discover our all-time favorites of the season here. Ring in the New Year in style.
Autumn Winter-
17/18 forecast
COlOUR ANAlYSIS: Bold and brooding colours like olive khaki, sand, red adobe, saddle brown, black, slate, navy, dark ruby are the core colours forecast for AW 17/18 men. Women will be seen making statement in vibrant colours like red adobe, scarlet ecru, ochre, black, slate, silver and navy will be trending in AW 17/18.
STYlES: Single upper, tennis sneaker, lace up boot, slip on, classic oxfords have been forecasted to be the trend setter for men this season. Classic mules will make an appearance along with court sneaker, lace less sneaker, pump and high boots for women.
MATERIAlS: Materials like oil pull up, patent, nubuck, suede, distressed leather has been forecasted for AW 17/18.
PRINTS AND GRAPHICS: For AW 17/18 season certain prints have been forecast like - vintage prints, geometric, camouflage, woody textures, checks for men. On the other hand prints like - dark floral, psycho tropical, warped lines, uneven patterns are going to be in trend for women.
HARDWARE & TRIMS: intense lacing, elastic toggles, silicon trim, elastic web tape, saddle with metal trims are the hardware details going to be in trend for AW 17/18.
Spring Summer- 1
7/18 forecast
COlOUR ANAlYSIS: The color palate will include cool and calm colours like blitz blue, teal, cream and classic colors in shades of red, maroon, grey and black are forecast for SS 17/18 for men. Women collection will see shades of green, deep coral, neutral blue, marble white and violet.
STYlES: Printed sneaker, stitch less sandals, espadrilles, fisherman and slip-on will be among the trending footwear for men.
Styles like studded upper, espadrilles, slip on, embroidered sneaker, printed runner and stitch less sandals will make an appearance this SS 17/18 for women.
MATERIAlS: A wide range of material including supple leather, knit mesh, tumbled, canvas, suede, patent, nylon and jute has been forecast for the coming season.
Courtesy: Juan Pablo Malaver, Bata Design Centre
