Shoe fashion trends for autumn/winter 2012/13 - Deichmann SE

Shoe fashion trends for autumn/winter 2012/13
Natural Glamour
The image conveyed by this autumn and winter’s fashions is one of variety. Soft,
snug and cosy on the one hand, with knitwear, tweed and fur combined with
casual, loosely swinging tailoring. And on the other hand, the looks are livened up
by glamorous snakeskin, glitter and colour. Material and style mixes are very
popular. Consistency is boring. And what accessory is best for “breaking up” an
outfit? Shoes, of course. . .
Rustic in Autumnal Colours – With a Touch of Ethnic Elegance
Mountaineering styles, fur boots and lace-up ankle boots – this category is all
about a sturdy and rustic look. Robust soles, outdoor elements like eyelets and
trimming as well as material combinations of suede, nubuck and smooth leather
are the perfect match for silky bow tie blouses and fur waistcoats. Wedges
clearly dominate the heel shape and give the alpine models a hip touch.
Contrasts are formed with coloured suede, bright laces and plateaus with multicoloured
sole inlays. Subtle Western ankle boots are being given a new twist in
bright autumnal colours like Bordeaux, blue, rust and sage.
British Seventies Glam
Plateau heels are still the stars of the feminine retro look. The perfect match for
flared trousers and floor-length coats with head-turning fur collars are quite
simply sexy plateaus and block-like heels. The latter can also be sculptural and
slightly curved; the toes are slightly raised. Gathering and pleats provide
additional structure.
Trendsetters are focusing on loafers with a modern interpretation as well as
Chelsea boots, college boots and loafer pumps. Suede dominates the overall
look here; however, it is the glamorous styles like snakeskin, patent leather and
all-over glitter that are the real head-turners of this season.
Clean Silhouette
To counterbalance the material and style mix, sleek but roomy silhouettes are
establishing themselves in the form of high-heeled ankle boots with raised toes
and concealed plateau, as well as wedge heels. High-front models with different
heel heights also underline the clean, urban look. Zippers, elastic inserts and
leopard prints here and there break up the severity of the silhouettes. Suede is
once again the material ‘du jour’.
Long Cut
This season long-shaft boots don’t have it easy against their shorter,
fashionably dominant sisters. But with soft fur turn-down tops, cool buckles and
coloured snakeskin prints they can still win us over. As always, the classics in
cognac, which we will be seeing more of this autumn and winter, convey pure
sophistication.

Bags: From Elegant to Functional
The bags for the autumn/winter season 2012/2013 also exude a rough and
ready elegance. From the small bags with handles to the shoppers, different
sizes are available for all requirements. Shiny looks sometimes play a role;
although the surfaces are also often jazzed up with material mixes and
crocodile and snakeskin patterns. Decorative features like tassels, floral
appliqués and bows add that certain something. As well as classic black and
the essential brown tones, taupe, petrol, turquoise, purple, pink, orange and
beige are on trend. Long straps look cool and casual.
Elegance is the hallmark of the bags with short stirrup handles. The
kaleidoscope of bag models is rounded off by young, sporty crossover styles.
Small glittery handbags will be making an appearance in the evening and at
festive occasions.
Men’s Style
Three shoe looks are prevalent when it comes to the men’s footwear fashions:
Brit chic models, mountaineering styles and a casual sneaker variety. Absolute
must-haves are Chelsea boots and ankle-length lace-ups – in suede preferably
in taupe or blue tones, or classic in smooth leather, in brown and black. The
alpine models impress with their rustic leather in brown variations and light
soles. In terms of sneakers, retro-look leather mid-cut boots in understated
colour schemes are still proving very popular.
Mini Look
Alpine style, fur and, above all, patent leather are the looks that can be
wonderfully applied to the girls’ models. Eyelets, turn-down tops and shiny
patent leather are thereby increasingly setting accents in the smaller sizes too.
Not to mention the glitter trend, which every little girl is sure to adore.
As always, the boys’ look is a lot more understated. But here fashionable
mountain climber styles with rustic fur elements are also catching on. Mid-cut
sneakers and Velcro models will remain just as much on trend as the
preference for material mixes.
For further information please contact:
Katharina Martin Gudrun Schäfers Kommunikation
DEICHMANN SE Büro für Presse- u. Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Tel. 0201 / 8676 964 0228 / 912513 10
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