STYLE Edit: Hermès’ new men’s footwear is all about stylish comfort – highlighted in Véronique Nichanian’s spring/summer 2021 show, an online performance in collaboration with director Cyril Teste
- Unlike a traditional runway show, Hermès’ stream featured models in a realistic, ‘backstage’ atmosphere outfitted in timeless fashion
- The brand showed off loafers with Clou Medor details and Kelly buckles, while sneakerheads should check out the Chris trainer for subtle masculine elegance
Shot in almost one take, the streamed video gave us a “backstage” atmosphere with Adonis-lookalike models wearing Nichanian’s new collection. The models walk across the set, socialise with each other, take phone calls, and … well, model, too. The format allowed audiences to see how the pieces worked in “real” contexts – something that perhaps traditional runways lacked. As a result, the collection gave us an intense hankering for an easy-breezy summer outdoors.
Sandals in black and brown featured predominantly in the show’s styling, perhaps because of their casual, versatile utility. The sandals paired well with one-pleat trousers with an elastic waist, as well as with slightly more dressed up suits in pale blue, striped cotton poplin. From an urban commute to a promenade by the seashore, the footwear makes sense and, above all, keeps the wearer comfortable.
The spring collection also boasts loafers in linen canvas with the Clou Medor detail, a house code that features across menswear and womenswear. There are also loafers featuring a lightweight rope sole and others in goatskin with a tone-on-tone Kelly buckle.
Although the Hermès trainer collection didn’t feature in the live-streamed show, a good pair of statement runners isn’t hard to find in the Hermès catalogue.
