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Singapore is basically sandal weather all-year round. Three sandal trends could be making it BIG this year. Which one would you be adding to your shoe collection?
GLAM ‘MANDALS’ (MAN SANDALS)
‘Mandals’ as seen at (L-R) Burberry, Peter Pilotto and Stella McCartney
Pretty or man-repelling? Here are three reasons to love the ‘mandal’: 1) It’s SO easy to slip on and off; 2) They’re super comfortable; 3) They’re getting prettier as the seasons go by. Designers have added bolder patterns, clear straps, and even bows!
Where to buy:
[Clockwise from top left] Alexander McQueen sandals, $1,015, available at On Pedder; Suecomma Bonnie slides, $499, available at stm.cool-find.com; Suecomma Bonnie sandals, $620 and Sophia Webster slides, price on request, both available at On Pedder
LADYLIKE GLADIATOR SANDALS
Pretty gladiator sandals as seen at (L-R) Chloe and Valentino
Yes, gladiator sandals are back – and girlier than ever! They look less brutish, less gladiator warrior-esque, more ladylike. Think super-thin straps snaking up your calf.
Where to buy:
[Left to right] Stuart Weitzman nappa leather gladiator sandals, price unavailable; Andrea Calf gladiator sandals, $14.90 from zalora.sg
FANCY FLATFORMS
Fancy flatforms as seen at (L-R) Roberto Cavalli, Marni and Thakoon
The new flatforms are getting a fancy update! Lots of thin straps and a more diverse colour palette. The best bit about this shoe trend? It doesn’t matter what height you are – ANYBODY can pull this off. Ankle straps help slim down the ankles and give the illusion of slimmer legs.
Where to buy:
[Clockwise from top left] Marni flatforms, $1,130; Sophia Webster flatforms, $510; Stella McCartney sandals, $1,160. All available at On Pedder; Pedro sandals, $73
