Shoe fashion trends for spring/summer 2012

Mille-fleur and naturalness

Shoe fashion trends for spring/summer 2012

Feminine, light and silky – these are three ways to describe next spring’s fashions. The look will become more discerning, a lot more dressed-up and yet still relaxed. Dresses, floor-length wide skirts, overalls – they all gently sway and flutter with every step. Even in the casual ranges it’s going to get a lot smarter and more distinguished. Time for new high heels and wedge sandals.

Cherry red, orange, pink, yellow and apple green – next summer splashes of colour are finding their way in between all of the taupe-coloured and grey models in our shoe cupboards. But we don’t need to have a clear-out as these natural nuances – like olive and sand – are very much staying in trend. One or two of our favourite colour all-rounders are sure to be added to the mix, but for next spring the strong focus is on vibrant dashes of colour. These bright colours are preferably combined with one another, boldly and in blocks, appearing on velour, soft smooth leather and patent leather. But if you aren’t daring enough to follow the colour explosion trend when it comes to clothing, you can opt for colourful footwear to set fashionable accents.

The natural look

Hemp, wood, cork – at first glance these are not typical materials for feminine and brightly coloured shoe trends. But next season is all about experimenting with such contrasts and the feminine, colour-intense look is given a relaxed and natural air. Bright yellow and signal red velour feature on cork wedges or patent leather high heels are combined with stiletto heels made from hemp. Block heels and wedge platforms are enjoying huge popularity. Classic feminine shapes like peep-toes and high heels dominate the look, but summer ankle boots, lace-ups and brogues with light-coloured soles are still en vogue.

Mille-fleur and marine

The marine look is also here to stay for spring and summer 2012. We can continue wearing our beloved striped T-shirts and enjoy a casual and comfortable summer sporting espadrille and boat shoe models. Based on the bright colour trend, colour accents are also an important feature here.

The romance theme is becoming more eye-catching: patterns and colours are being mixed more boldly. Large floral prints, crocheted and lace inserts and textile prints will be making an appearance.

Flats and braiding

Flat sandals with lots of straps have been accompanying us through the summer for several seasons now. Braiding and small gemstones – even all-over – are playing an important role here. Flexible, thin soles make them the perfect everyday companions.

Men’s looks

Boat shoes, lace-ups on espadrille soles or canvas models – the marine theme and a smart casual style are also priorities for the men. As usual, the men are more reserved in terms of colour and don’t end up going much brighter than blue or mustard. But taupe, grey and sand tones have, however, prevailed. Velour and soft smooth leather dominate the look.

Children’s shoe dreams

Marine, romance and colour – these three themes from the ladies’ shoe fashions are also being transferred to the girls’ models. Vibrant colours and little flowers in all variations can, of course, be perfectly used here too. The combination of natural materials like hemp and cork with fashionable elements like patent leather and gemstones is also essential to this look.