Echoes of
the sixties
in spring
footwear

A '60s revival mood is sweeping
over spring's footwear fashions.

While echoes of the past inspire
the collections, the styles are
always presented with a fresh twist
and a °90s flavor.

The color palette is soft and
features pale pastels, whites and
neutrals. Skin-bearing sling styles
and airy sandals are the strongest
trends, adding pizzazz to spring’s
relaxed fashions.

According to the footwear ex-
perts, it’s a season of multiple-
choice dressing, with looks that
range from ladylike to elegant to
earthy and ethnic.

The most prevalent silhouettes
are t-straps, sandals, sling backs
and woven treatments. This
season’s leg-bearing fashions —
breezy shifts, slip dresses, capri
leggings or short shorts — will
work perfectly with these new
opened-up -stvles in spring
footwear.

Spring’s major themes are:

° Straps: Sling backs, t-straps,
and a= variety of sandals are
leading the way into spring. Col-
ors range from clear brights and
Pucci tones, to black and white.
The took is totally feminine and
discreetly ‘sexy, especially in the
tone-on-tone neutrals.

© ‘Sixties look: The lively ‘60s
influence dominates footwear
designs this season. Look for
shiny little heels and shoes that
feature Op-Art cutouts, as well as
delicate patent pumps and slings
with pointed toes.

¢ Hippie chic and comfort: As
fashion looks back to the ‘60s,
earth-style shoes became popular
again, especially with this year’s
tie to the comfort trend.

Sandals are a major fashion
statement this season with
leather-cross straps and natural
tones.

Quality leathers and flexible
support in the design make this a
footwear choice that is comfor-
tably chic.

* Ethnic: Woven treatments
give a ‘90s twist to everything
from casual flats to open-toed
sandals. Basket weave leather sl-
ings deliver a new take on
knockabout chic.

® Active fashion and the deck
look: Footwear fashion sets sail in
a new direction this season, as the
deck shoe becomes a hot trend in
the casual fashion market. These
kicky casuals pair comfort
features with flair, and are offered
in new bold colors, hi-tech fabrics
and interesting leather mixes.

With all the emphasis on com-
fort this season, the high heel is
diminishing in popularity. The
heel outlook is still lowdown, with
many mid-range heel heights and
flats. In flats, ballets are a big
especially for young

story,
women.

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