Now you realize that that's not a trend at all, right? White
sneakers are so ingrained in almost every aspect of men's fashion that they are
part of the establishment. Omnipresent. A pair of spotless white feet,
comfortable under the top table of men's clothing.
It's a clothing paradigm shift that few could have
predicted,
but it has been the
norm for several seasons. Crisp white sneakers have become the Oxford shoes of
the 21st century - a versatile shoe option that can be dressy or casual to
suit.
The relaxation of dress codes in recent years has blessed
plain white sneakers with almost unmatched versatility. The kind of shoe that
would once have denied you entry to the most questionable nightclubs is now a
common sight accompanying haute couture on the red carpet and beyond.
So it goes without saying that a cooler pair of sneakers
than a minty pillow is one of the most important items a man can have in his
wardrobe. The perfect, hassle-free option to associate with anything he owns.
A SELECTIVE HISTORY OF THE WHITE SNEAKER
It may have transformed the way men dress forever, but the
story of how the humble tennis shoe conquered the world and became a staple for
everything, but the sport never grew, it doesn't happen overnight. in the
morning.
Despite relatively new market entries from Common Projects
(2004), Alexander McQueen (2012), and Tom Ford (2014), who had previously sworn
they would never make sneakers, the trend's beginnings date back more than 80
years. years.
Stan Smith The original Stan Smiths, worn by the man
himself
One of the first examples of sneakers to reach the
mainstream was the white Converse Chuck Taylor, which debuted at the Berlin
Olympics in 1936. In the years and decades that followed, the flawless white
models from brands like Spring Court, Adidas and Superga have found themselves
on many famous feet, including Steve McQueen's. The fashion boys went berserk
when, in recent years, Savile Row tailors started designing their suits with
white sneakers, but John Lennon was doing it on the cover of Abbey Road in
1969.
Of sequence, just like in any other field of men's fashion,
sneaker trends come and go. And although minimalist sneakers, characterized by
models such as the
Achilles Low and Stan Smith: They have reigned supreme since
the turn of the millennium, in recent seasons the trend has broadened to
include both bulky styles and retro sneakers, made in a variety of materials,
from Italian leather to luxury for all. mesh. Yet they are all still tied down
by their ability to symbolize off-duty fashion in a way few men's clothing has
ever accomplished.
THREE KEY WAYS TO WEAR WHITE SNEAKERS
Despite all their versatility, white sneakers still need a
touch of style to achieve the best results. Someone who has a lot is Harriet
Byczok, a stylist who has dressed the best celebrities for everything from
magazine covers to red carpet events, and has worked for big brands like
Levi's. Below is a table with the main tips from her.
INTELLIGENT
In 2004, Justin Timberlake give the impression in the music
video for Signs, pairing his already misguided white suit and yellow shirt
(excitement) combo with a pair of Adio skate shoes. At the same time,
self-respecting men everywhere silently vowed that they would never make the
same mistake. However, since then it has been proven that when done right,
sneakers and stitching can show off to glorious effect.
"Pairing a suit with sneakers is a great way to be
smart without it being a chore," says Byczok. "Try on a textured navy
or gray suit and enjoy getting comfy. Add a white undershirt with a belt for a
style that's become an icon for the modern edge.
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ATLEISURE
For a long time, "athleisure" has been the industry's most prolific buzzword, tossed around by fashion editors as a stylish hot potato. While that tends to mean something that's going to be short-lived, a few seasons at best, here we are several years later with the sporty, laid-back style still very much on the horizon, with white sneakers playing a big role.