Sneakers are not going anywhere this spring. While they used to be reserved for your sporting wardrobe, today they have become a fashion piece in their own right, by no means sacrificing comfort. Streetwear has never been so on-trend and the fashion houses of the moment, have latched onto this ever-growing craze, competing against each other to design the most original, most desirable trainers of the moment. Below, see our edit of the models that are sure to find themselves onto the feet of the fashion pack, including shoes by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Balenciaga, Prada, Chloé and Celine by Hedi Slimane :
Celine by Hedi Slimane
Designed by Hedi Slimane for Celine, the vintage aesthetic of these immaculate calfskin sneakers is reminiscent of the trainers worn by basketball players in the 1980s.
Celine by Hedi Slimane “Z” trainer CT-01 in white calfskin, 650€, available on celine.com
Dior
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The Dior-id sneaker designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri is getting a new look for the summer season in pop colours (green, red, silver, black or nude), enhanced by its golden logo. With its textured pieces and thick white soles, it levels up any outfit with a fresh and modern note.
Dior Dior-id sneaker in black and white calfskin, 890€, available on dior.com
Balenciaga
Launched in 2020 by Demna Gvasalia, the X-Pander in mesh and nylon is inspired by running shoes, recognizable by its suspended heel. This season, the model is available in timeless neutral shades.
Balenciaga X-Pander trainers in mesh and nylon, 995€
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
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The SL24 sneaker, the signature Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello style, get an update in a baby blue and candy pink colour-way. These old-school colors lend a retro touch to this entirely modern trainer, created in calfskin and suede.
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello SL24 trainers mid-high in textured calfskin and suede, 645€, available on ysl.com
Louis Vuitton
Each new collection features a reinterpretation of the emblematic LV Archlight sneaker. With its futuristic sole, this season the brand has come back to the model with summery colors, and stamped with the trademark logo.
Louis Vuitton LV Archlight trainers, ‘Summer By The Pool’, in printed calfskin, 995€
Prada
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Dubbed “Rev” in reference to the English use of the term to evoke the hum of an engine, this Prada trainer features raised details, for a 3D design. This hybrid leather model is as comfortable as it is subtle and is perfect for pavement-pounding.
Prada Rev trainer in leather, 680€, available on prada.com
Chloé
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Coquettish and playful, the Lauren low-top trainer is decorated with patches inspired by the French house's essential pins. With it's colorful sole and scalloped lines, Chloé has designed the most cheerful sneaker of the season.
Low-top Lauren trainer in smooth calfskin and with pin appliqués, 530€, available on chloe.com
Givenchy
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A unisex trainer, this model was presented by Mathew M Williams for Givenchy during the Spring/Summer 2021 show. With its transparent yellow sole, its graphic embroidery and clean aesthetic, we think it's going to send shockwaves through the sneaker-sphere.
Givenchy VIG 1 in off-white calfskin, nubuck and mesh with embroidery. A colored transparent sole with signature 4G logo, 850€, available on givenchy.com
Gucci
Inspired by a model from the Italian house's archives, this charmingly vintage pair of cotton tennis shoes boast the brand's signature colors, and is becoming a must-have for the modern-day city dweller.
Gucci Tennis 1977 trainers in cotton, 490€, available on gucci.com
Versace
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For Versace, the spring sneaker is pure white. The Greca sneaker, latest model of the brand, in a resolutely simple style, is decorated with the logo of the Italian house and stands on a thick sole on which the Greca pattern is drawn.
Greca leather sneakers, 450€ on versace.com
Dsquared2
The Bubble, one of the most popular sneakers of Dsquared2, is revisited this season in a pop version. Resolutely cool, its flashy colors will illuminate any outfit.
Bubble sneakers, 465€ on dsquared2.com
Also on Vogue.fr:
These are the shoe trends that will make 2021 according to Camille Charrière
The 10 most popular sneakers of 2020
Vogue’s fashion encyclopedia: The history of sneakers
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Translated by Maria Atallah
