Men & Women's Footwear Dominates The Streets Of Summer, 2010

With outrageous fashion trends like hot pants, strong shoulders and heavy print leggings, it's no wonder that shoes this season are going to need to complement that with a bit of subtlety. Shoes this season are in neutral tones of champagne, caramel and taupe. Footwear for both men and women this Summer, 2010 season have shown much promise. Designers and bargain hunters alike, pull vintage inspired styles that make any sidewalk sparkle.

Ladies...Comfortable vintage inspired Wedges are back, and they're going to go perfectly with this years summer season. Go for a neutral colored medium height shoe without a platform sole. Peep holes are also a popular look for wedges and add a feminine feel. Although, discern if the wedge has too many bells and whistles, and how it will fit in with spring wardrobes. To avoid over styling, a good editing eye is necessary. With lots of legs this season, women are going to need a shoe that helps shape the legs, easy to move around in, or even run around in for that matter, and the echo the vintage pinup feel of hot pants and statement hair accessories. Oxfords, The Next GenerationOxfords have been around for a few seasons now, but now there are new spins on the casual, smart street shoe. There are Oxford Ballerina flats, which are basically ballet flats with Oxford style laces. Fabric Oxfords are another casual flat option. It's the season's take on the sneaker. Laced boots that reach the tip of the ankle are another great spring shoe that have an androgynous energy to them, especially the styles with cut outs and lace. Finally, the Season of Clogs. These wooden shoes have inspired the looks of designers Chanel and Louis Vuitton. A backless clog with a wooden platform and a chunky wood heel. Alexander Wang also made a black, chunky-heeled, backless clog, which at the very least seems more wearable with edgy punk trends like leather, chains and side-slitted leggings. Louis Vuitton styled his clogs with huge afros and 70s style. It's definitely a great runway look but necessary practical for an everyday look.

Gentlemen...Boat shoes are a summer shoe trend for both men and women in 2010. Although there are many different styles available, most boat shoes share similar design elements; a water-resistant leather upper and a rubber sole are typical materials. Many boat shoes also have leather laces that weave in and out around the heel of the shoe’s leather upper, tying in front near the tongue. Look for classic designs by Sperry for a range of color and design.
Two narrow toe shapes dominating male footwear fashion, namely apron toes and bicycle toes. Apron toes have a seam that goes up the side, across the front, and down the other side, and as their name would suggest, this makes an apron like shape. A key toe style to look out for is the bicycle toe. This is where the shoe has two seams, each running down either side of the front of the show all the way forward to the sole. The bicycle toe and apron toe were the most popular on the catwalks of 2010. A theme could be seen running through several of the mens catwalk shows this year and that theme was travel. Think 1930s or 1940s traveller rather than the modern traveller and you will get the picture. This trend is reflected in the mens shoe trends for the year too. One shoe that encapsulates all the drama and adventure of the post war travel aesthetic is the espadrille, which is basically a lightweight shoe with a rope sole and a canvas top. Originally intended for hillwalking in the Pyrenees, these breathable and stylish shoes are expected to be a big hit this summer. Last, if you like shiny shoes, you are in luck, as patent leather is back in a big way. Available in classic black, adventurous metallic, or striking coloured finishes, these are the perfect complement to a fashionable tailored suit. For the latest postings & fashionable pieces, visit http://www.busaccafashiongallery.com/ to shop & sell items.

Men's Summer 2010 Runways Pull Inspiration From NYC Streets

For men that really like to be fashion conscience, it can be draining on the pocket book when it comes to trying to keep up with yearly trends. However it doesn't have to be that way if a man does his shopping carefully. For the super conscientious individual looking to see what's on the runway for the beginning for this summer's fashions, look to no further than pulling inspiration from from this seasons designer collections. The New York runways displayed a strong spring-summer 2010 collection for men this season. The French label, Louis Vuitton looked to New York City's daredevil bike messengers for inspiration for its sportswear-meets-luxury display, which married citrus tones, muted mossy greens and grayish purples. Sending out models in generously cut single-button jackets, cuffed shorts, and across-the-chest messenger bags in leather, designer Paul Helvers looked to push the boundaries of men's sportswear & defining what is elegant & chic. The impeccably cut suits had sportswear touches like zippered hoodies and ventilation flaps. Often the suits, in eye-popping oranges and yellows or muted moss and mauve tones, were topped with flowing microfiber windbreakers or light trenches. Accessories wore plastic sunglasses with yellow-glazed lenses and jewelry meant to resemble bicycle chains.
The German suitmaker, Hugo Boss also sent out a collection fit for the beaches of the chic French beach resort. Sticking to a navy white-and-red palette, and lots of horizontal sailors' shirt stripes, the well known designer paired tunic-length shirts in sheer cotton, with short shorts and cropped jackets cut even shorter in the back.
Eye catching label, Issey Miyake, featured color, and lots of it! Taking center-stage at the Paris-based Japanese label, designer Dai Fujiwara sent out Turkish-inspired harem pants and short suits in turquoise, Ceylon and Persian blues embellished with geometric mosaic designs and eye-popping tulip print. The blue, red and purple squares, triangles and hexagons woven into a cotton fabric turned a generously cut summer jacket into a delicate mosaic. For top designer finds & fashions, visit http://www.busaccafashiongallery.com/.