Published on November 11, 2024 at 10:31 p.m.
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Here is a surprising trend that is about to conquer the fashion world. Warm, enveloping and fluffy, it dresses our feet for winter.
As winter approaches, our shoes are covered in downy hair, ready to wrap us up to face the freezing temperatures. These textured shoes, inspired by the Yeti, become irresistible, bringing a touch of fantasy and comfort in the face of the winter gray. On the fall-winter 2024-2025 catwalks, they are multiplying, sweeping the floor with their warm aura, eclipsing the traditional black leather boots or too serious moccasins. At Alexander McQueen, Sean McGirr dares to wear ankle boots covered in hair, with horseshoe-shaped soles reminiscent of an animal's hooves. Simone Rocha revisits them on romantic ballerinas, while at Carven, they take the form of ultra-comfortable slippers. A bold trend that is not limited to the catwalks and seems ready to invade the streets, dressing our feet with softness.
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“Hairy shoes”: a quest for singularity
The micro-trend of “hairy shoes” is part of a broader movement that has been gaining momentum in recent seasons: that of “ugly shoes”. These shoes, once considered “ugly”, far from the standards of good taste, are now the icons of the new cool. Ballerina-sneakers, Crocs, Birkenstocks and even Maison Margiela tabis, they are once again attracting the favor of the fashion world thanks to their audacity and originality, those which they lacked in the past. This phenomenon is not a simple coincidence: in an era where social networks favor uniformity, many people are looking for novelty and singularity to stand out and express their personality. And what's better than adding a furry touch to your outfit? With the return of animal trends, whether animal prints on our basics or shearling or faux fur coats, “hairy shoes” are fully finding their place in our shoe closets. To confirm this trend, all brands are getting in on the action, offering these hairy shoes on clogs, mules, heels or ankle boots, in a subtle or eccentric version, offering an option for all levels of daring.
