Core Item Update S/S 22

Women's
Footwear
The shift towards a more flexible work-leisure lifestyle
sees S/S core items such as the heeled sandal and the
mule updated with an effortless elegance, balancing a
formal aesthetic with comfortable qualities

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 Action Points
As consumers reprioritise their spending, core items
serve as a key opportunity for investment
purchases. Items that can be styled with multiple
looks and across different seasons will enjoy steady
demand.
1. Focus on the shift towards a more flexible
work-leisure lifestyle: bring the mule back into
your core assortment, as consumers favour
comfortable and fashionable pieces that can be
worn with casual and office wardrobes.
2. Return to investment: as the spending priorities
of consumers change after Covid-19, quality
materials and transseasonal designs are key to
ensure longevity.
3. Invest in neutrals for transitional designs:
calming tones such as Rabbit's Paw and Butter
uptrend thanks to their #minimalist and luxurious
qualities. Work browns including Golden Harvest
and Ginger Biscuit into S/S assortments as they
enjoy year-round appeal.
4. Use natural hardware and details for newness:
natural materials such as wood, rope and bamboo
emerge for a #handcrafted aesthetic. Explore
modern patchwork to reuse leftover stock and
start investing in plant-based materials.

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 The Flat Nautical details
Detachable
embellishments
Neutral tones

Leather Sandal

Minimalist structure

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@prad a @gianvit o r o ssi

Smooth leathers and natural hardware
How to update
• Keep profiles minimalist and explore
crafted details such as bamboo, rope and
detachable chains for a subtle statement, as
seen at Gianvito Rossi
• Opt for multiple thin straps and add a low
heel for comfort. Focus on quality materials
such as smooth box leathers and plant-based
materials to enhance longevity
• Use core tones of Sepia, Ginger Biscuit and
Black to help styles maintain their core status

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The Heeled Delicate hardware Lace-up straps Sculptural mid-heels

Sandal

Multiple thin straps

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@o f f icial_ miyer h N y nne

How to update
Mono-materials and squared toes • Strappy sandals remain a must-have item
across catwalks and trade shows. Exploit
styles' #minimalist aesthetic to experiment
with upper and heel designs
• Work with smooth leathers and plant-
based materials, as this item can be worn
with both casual and occasion looks. Opt for
mono-material constructions for a
sustainable direction
• Lace-up structures and squared toes
continue as noteworthy trend updates
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 Textured materials  Lace-up straps Elasticated high vamp
The Pump

Minimalist hardware

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Dear Frances @abo ut ar ianne

How to update
Crafted oversized wovens • The classic pump is the perfect item for
casual and workwear styling. Its core status
leaves room for newness via details and
materials, as seen in Naguisa's crafted woven
design
• Apply textured materials such
as embossed, nappa and smooth leathers, or
introduce plant-based materials as a
sustainable option
• Lace-up straps and elastic high vamps have
emerged as a #minimalist update to bring
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 Transseasonal
Crafted details Minimalist smooth leathers
The Mule tones

Foldable counter heel

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Laur en Mano o gian Zy ne

How to update
Ruched constructions • A lifestyle shift in the wake of Covid-19 will
accelerate the appeal of the two-mile shoe.
The mule returns as a core item that strikes
the perfect balance of comfort and aesthetics
• Work with soft materials such as smooth
and nappa leathers and opt for a slip-on or a
foldable counter heel silhouette. Squared and
rounded toes serve as a quick update
• Neutral tones are key to enhance the mule's
transseasonal appeal

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 The Chelsea boot
Decorative heel
Enhance transseasonal tones with

Transseasonal elasticated gusset textured materials

Boot
Repurpose leftover materials for
a subtle statement

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Lo wer Dear Frances

Squared toes and above-the-ankle height
How to update
• In line with the demand for transseasonal
pieces, the ankle boot is updated with an
above-the-ankle height to wear with casual
and business looks
• Add a subtle statement with modern
patchwork techniques and decorative heels.
Opt for squared toes as they continue to
uptrend as newness drivers
• Enhance neutral and warm brown hues with
embossed and smooth box leathers

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