PHOTOGRAPHER // RENNAN DIZON
ART DIRECTION & STYLING // DAPPER LOUNGE
EDITING & DESIGN // DAPPER LOUNGE
CLOTHING //
BLAZER & SHIRT : SABA
TROUSERS : BRENT WILSON
ACCESSORIES //
SHOES : YSL, SAINT LAURENT
TIE : ARMANI
POCKET SQUARE : YSL, SAINT LAURENT
WATCH : GUCCI
SUNGLASSES: TOM FORD
TOTE BAG : GUCCI
LOCATION // PADDINGTON, SYDNEY
Building your outfit of the day from the base up and styling your look around your fave shoes can provide a new direction on what you would have initially chosen. And for that relaxed luxe look, a slick pair of sneakers is your go to.
Working this look around my indigo sneaks by Saint Laurent, I’ve kept the colour palette of this ensemble tight to blues and neutrals. Choosing stone trousers, really allows the depth of these blue sneakers to be the hero of the look and spell out ‘smart casual’ yet dapper styling.
Popping on a pair of sartorial sneakers can completely transform and add a street-chic edge to any look. While I’m definitely a fan of loafers and lace-ups, owning a couple pairs of sneakers helps to introduce a casual edge to cotton summer suiting or mixed separates (all depending on the occasion of course). I’ve pulled together a little sneaker guide with solid colours from Red, Blue, White and Black, to help inspire your next sartorial sneaker look.
LANVIN
Nappa Calfskin Sneaker
Approx. $ 387
SAINT LAURENT
SL/01 Signature court classic sneaker in leather
$495
GIVENCHY
Leather Sneakers
Approx. AUD $619.47
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI
VEGAS Leather Sneakers
AUD$ 658
SAINT LAURENT
SL/01 Signature court classic sneaker in leather
$495
GUCCI
Ace Gucci Signature low-top sneaker
$680
CONVERSE
Jack Purcell Signature Perforated Leather Sneakers
Approx. AUD $133.84
BERLUTI
Playfield Leather Sneakers
Approx. AUD $984.66
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA
Triple Stitch Clean Sneakers
AUD$842.26
SAINT LAURENT
SL/01 Signature court classic sneaker in leather: Optic White
$495
ACNE STUDIOS
Adrian low-top leather trainers
$500
FENDI
Face-embellished low-top leather trainers
$895
VALENTINO
Rockstud Untitled #11 low-top leather trainers
$970
SAINT LAURENT
SL/01 signature court classic sneaker in leather
$495
I also came across some great ‘Sneaker Terms’ from the dapper gents at Mr Porter that all gents should have up there sleeves when shopping for that perfect pair.
- Collar
The top edge of the quarter, where you insert your foot (called the “top line” on a dress shoe). It is often padded for extra comfort.
- Foxing
A strip of material that runs all around the outside of sneakers, covering the line where the upper meets the sole (essentially, the sneakers’ version of the welt). This slows the degradation of the glue that holds the upper and sole together and can range from a thin strip of rubber (for example on these Converse Jack Purcells) to a wide, graphic piece of leather (as seen on Nike’s Air Max 1).
- Heel counter
A piece of plastic that lines and reinforces the inside heel of sneakers, keeping them sturdy and supportive of your foot.
- Heel tab
This can refer to a variety of things: either a decorative piece of leather that’s used as an accent on the back of the collar (such as on these Adidas Originals classic Stan Smiths), or a small loop of fabric, also positioned at the back of the collar, to help you pull the shoe on (see Nike’s Roshe Run sneakers).
- Inner Sole
Usually refers to the sneakers’ entire interior lining. In more performance-based designs, this is often carefully cushioned and padded to provide extra support. Sometimes, as in these Nike Archive 83.M sneakers, this comes in a different shade from the upper to add a flash of colour around the ankle.
- Lace guard
An additional piece of leather sewn or glued on top of the lace area, to reinforce the lace holes and shoe opening.
- Midsole
A wedge of spongy material in between the outsole (see below) and the upper. This helps to provide extra support (and, sometimes, that “bounce” factor that you get from athletic shoes).
- Outsole
The hard outer layer on the bottom of the sneakers’ soles. This is the part of the sole that touches the floor when you walk.
- Padding
Cushioned segments that improve comfort and are typically placed around the collar of sneakers.
- Sock Liner
The first layer of foam or padding that the bottom of your foot rests on in a running shoe.
Stay dapper gents.
Robbie – Dapper Lounge
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