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01: A SURE FIT
With their polished calfskin uppers and rubber-panelled leather soles, these versatile fringed loafers are wardrobe MVPs that can give suits a slightly laidback vibe or sharpen smart-casual ensembles.
Wool trousers, from Ermenegildo Zegna. Leather shoes, from Brunello Cucinelli.
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01: A SURE FIT
With their polished calfskin uppers and rubber-panelled leather soles, these versatile fringed loafers are wardrobe MVPs that can give suits a slightly laidback vibe or sharpen smart-casual ensembles.
Wool trousers, from Ermenegildo Zegna. Leather shoes, from Brunello Cucinelli.
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02: SEEING DOUBLE
While sneakers are getting more dressed up, dress shoes are getting more comfy with sneaker-ish touches. These double monk strap shoes,
for instance, feature an internal cork sole for a cushier wearing experience.
Leather shoes, from Bally.
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02: SEEING DOUBLE
While sneakers are getting more dressed up, dress shoes are getting more comfy with sneaker-ish touches. These double monk strap shoes,
for instance, feature an internal cork sole for a cushier wearing experience.
Leather shoes, from Bally.
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03: FINE FLOURISH
Less formal than oxfords (which feature lacing flaps that are close together), derby shoes are a charming classic – especially when decorated
with traditional broguing (decorative perforations) at
the front.
Leather shoes, from Burberry.
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04: DIAL IT UP
Blue loafers might not sound like footwear that pushes the style envelope, but with details such as dark metallic leather juxtaposed with textured pony skin, and featuring stone- topped hardware, these certainly do.
Leather and pony skin shoes, from Jimmy Choo.
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04: DIAL IT UP
Blue loafers might not sound like footwear that pushes the style envelope, but with details such as dark metallic leather juxtaposed with textured pony skin, and featuring stone- topped hardware, these certainly do.
Leather and
pony skin shoes, from Jimmy Choo.
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05: IN THE DETAILS
With dress shoes, it’s often not about bright colours or outrageous designs, but the little touches – think a diamond-shaped cut- out in a penny loafer, minimalist perforated patterns or a dash
of familiar woven leather.
(from right) Leather shoes, from Bottega Veneta. Leather shoes, from Dunhill. Leather shoes,
from Boss.
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06: KEEP IT SIMPLE
With clean stitching and a gently curving seam, these derbies make for a quietly elegant finishing touch to most looks.
Wool suit, from Ermenegildo Zegna. Leather shoes, from Hermes.
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06: KEEP IT SIMPLE
With clean stitching and a gently curving seam, these derbies make for a quietly elegant finishing touch to most looks.
Wool suit, from Ermenegildo Zegna. Leather shoes, from Hermes.
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07: CROC STAR
Exotic skins have a swagger that requires confidence to pull off – there’s no way their distinctive patterns and luxurious sheen will go unnoticed.
Crocodile leather shoes, from Prada.
PHOTOGRAPHY ZAPHS ZHANG ART DIRECTION FAZLIE HASHIM STYLING VIOLET FOO
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