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FLAT SANDALS ARE ALSO THERE Salt in the hair and fruit in a woven bag Proving absolute bestsellers this summer are poetic details of unencumbered chic and true practicality, which are nonetheless sufficiently ‘Instagrammable’ N o matter how much things change in fash- ion, there’s one thing you can be sure of: prior to each new season, designers will suggest a bunch of imaginative solutions on the catwalks – but it is only at the peak

fibres into the domain of luxury from the outset, or to Jonathan Anderson, who introduced this material in a big way to the style vocabulary of Spanish com- pany Loewe, where he works as creative director. An- other factor was undoubtedly the fact that the general public’s interest in Jane Birkin’s style only intensified after her death, as this star with unforgettable looks was always seen with a wicker basket hanging from her wrist, even before the creation of the Hermès bag that was named after her. It nonetheless seems that the popularity of this simple but effective accessory is thanks mostly to our collective yearning for a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle: with only salt in the hair, linen on the skin, fresh fruit in a woven bag, and bare feet. With this ideal in mind, new flat sandal models are

of catwalk season that the streets will confirm which of them has really become a trend. That’s also the case this year: proving absolute bestsellers this summer are more poetic details like rustic woven bags and casual flat sandals. They are effortlessly chic and truly practi- cal, and yet sufficiently Instagrammable to attract the attention of even the most discerning trendsetters. It is tough to say whether credit for the woven bag’s absolute dominance belongs to Jacquemus and his dream of Provençal joy, which has elevated raffia Novi modeli ravnih sandala su toliko udobni da ćete u njima pomisliti da ste bosi na pesku

so comfortable that you’ll think you’re bare- foot on the sand. This footwear reflects a sun- ny, carefree spirit - but also the idea that fash- ion is “coming down to earth”, which gives the impression of being more relevant today than ever. Even Victoria Beckham, as the patron saint of dangerously high stiletto heels, creat- ed a redefined version of the well-known Ro- man sandals for her collaboration with Spanish brand Mango – and that really sets a precedent! Despite being sufficiently attractive on their own, the combination of a woven tote bag and flat sandals has the power to pro- vide a little solar energy to any outfit, even if you’re only donning an old dress that you randomly grabbed from the wardrobe.

New flat sandal models are so comfortable that you’ll think you’re barefoot on the sand

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