Styles made famous by Scotland and Ireland, oxford and brogue shoes, were traditionally made of leather. While oxfords exuded a formal touch with their plain designs, brogues were characterised by perforations, though styling was minimal. Thankfully, changing times have meant that these humble styles have undergone a trendy, colourful makeover with oodles of creative chutzpah. The GUIDE picks its favourites for Mumbai's shoe fashionistas
Leopard Attack
These tanned, leopard print oxfords will make you the centre of Attention with the meow print being in vogue this fall. The fierce, animal pAttern will stand out owing to its bold and edgy Attitude. It’s time to listen to the Call of the wild.
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At Forever 21, Infiniti Mall, Malad (W).
Call 60600224
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Price Rs 1,719
Peek-a-boo
Taking the perforAtion element of brogues to another level, this cut-work shoe in cream takes inspirAtion from the cut-work fabric trend, which is still a rage in fashion circuits. The slight elevAtion adds a formal touch to it.
At Forever 21, Infiniti Mall, Malad (W).
Call 60600224
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Price Rs 1,149
Classic is cool
Simple-yet-stylish, these shoes are a slight departure from the classic brogues. The presence of white gives it a contemporary twirl.
Log on to www.achillesheel.co/
Price Rs 7,750
Green with envy
A fusion of Indian and Western influences, this oxford is a great option if you like things with an Indian twist. While the style of the shoe is Western, the colours and the print evoke an Indian imagery.
At Label Ritu Kumar, Lower Parel.
Call 66669901
Price R5,900
Fasten your shoelaces
You think of a colour and you’ll have it here. These oxfords from Ritu Kumar’s recently-launched footwear collection are a riot of colours with an interesting strap thAt gives them a creative edge. Make sure to wear something understAted with this and let the shoe do all the talking.
At Label Ritu Kumar, Raghuvanshi Mills, Lower Parel.
Call 66669901
Price R5,900
Block it in style
A trend thAt creAted ripples not just in India, but internAtionally as well, colour-blocking has found its way even to the footwear segment. With three colours and a transparent part, all in one shoe, brogues seem to be shedding their earlier plain Jane image.
Log on to www.donebynone.com
Price R1,899
Twist in the tale
Is it a sandal? Is it a brogue? It’s actually both. A new trend thAt is slowly cAtching up, this brogue-shaped sandal gives a feminine touch to the shoe. Designed by Aditi Holani, this style is the next step in brogue fixAtion, predicts the designer.
Log on to www.anditsnew.com
Price R3,000
Laced, and loving it!
Two of the most integral elements of female fashion are the colour black and the detailing of lace. With this inviting combinAtion, this pair of oxfords will totally blow you away. Pair them with short skirts or ankle-length jeans to make a statement.
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Price R1,699
From the expert
Why Brogues and Oxfords:
Comfort is one of the most important reasons as to why people opt for it. Also, it best puts across the dressed-down look and they are equally fun. It’s an Attractive street-wear accessory thAt can totally capture the eyes of the fashion-conscious. Printed brogues/oxfords are doing the rounds everywhere. Colour-blocked ones are also popular. It’s possibly the best way to describe casual chic!
Best paired with:
Teaming them up with draped/pleAted pants is passé. To keep the newness alive, one can combine them with maxis or even a shirt dress. This adds an androgynous element to an otherwise regular look.
Style most in vogue:
Brogue-shaped footwear with heels is the lAtest version thAt’s in vogue. Printed leAtherites/suedes are equally popular.
InformAtion courtesy: Aditi Holani, fashion and shoe designeru00a0
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