Espadrilles ? Chilling in style

Espadrilles have clawed their way into the present fashion scene and boy! Are they getting popular. If you dig into your history books, you’ll find the origins of this footwear deep in the Pyrenees. The top consisted of canvas or cotton fabric and the flexible sole was made of jute or rubber.

This flexible sole is the defining feature of present day espadrilles. There was a time when you would find this footwear only amongst the peasant class but that has changed now. Unmistakable Mediterranean looks and remarkable flexibility; you’re still wondering why these things are in vogue?

The best of us need a break from sophisticated designer wear and if that can be done without breaking away from being stylish, whose complaining? They bring in that whiff of fresh air that you’re wardrobe longs for. Traditionally, you would not find a lot of variety in available colours and designs but that’s not a problem anymore.

There are loads of funky designs, colours and patterns to choose from and since they don’t exactly burn through your pockets, you can stock up on some real variety.

One of the most noticeable things about espadrilles is that they’re not just easy on your feet, but they’re also easy on the eye. If the chilled out summer look is what you’re going for, espadrilles can’t fit the scheme better. Espadrilles are all about colour so don’t be afraid showing them off.

Paired up with a skirt or shorts, you can be rest assured you’re keeping up with the summer vibe. If you handle you colours well, you can consider pairing your espadrilles up with a pair of khakis as well. The best thing is they’re not just limited to women. No matter how sober a dresser you are, a nice colourful pair of espadrilles with a couple of bold colours is going to do the trick.

Apart from formal occasions, you can carry off a pair of espadrilles at almost any occasion. Be it a casual cup of coffee, a night at the disc or a beach party, its hard to go wrong with a nicely designed pair of espadrilles. There’s no doubt about the simplicity that this footwear resounds but make no mistake, espadrilles are indeed the in thing. The big boys of the fashion business such as the Versace’s and the Armani’s can be spotted sporting them in a number of fashion shows.

It’s so often that the beauty of simple designs and colour schemes is lost in all the clutter surrounding fashion but every now and then there’s a saviour. Not meaning to make it sound like a government scheme, espadrilles do transcend boundaries of age and sex. They are easy to pull of and add just the right amount of zing to your wardrobe.