#lugsole

This week we're focusing on the latest footwear trend--the loafer. The preppy, '90s style has been making a comeback this fall, commonly paired with a crisp white ankle sock and structured outfit.

Image: Who What Wear UK

Image: @prada from Instagram

Prada's take on the loafer gives sophistication to the classic look with its brushed leather and signature enameled triangle logo, coming in both a flat and chunky lug sole.

Image: L'Officiel USA

Image: L'Officiel USA

Here we see the iconic Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid styling the loafer in two different ways. Above, Jenner pairs a clean white button down under a retro sweater vest and green trousers. Rather than a classic white trouser sock, she goes for a neutral brown colored sock to match her mahogany loafers. Hadid decided on a more relaxed look, channeling a typical '90s look with her original fit Levi's 501s, white tank, rimless sunnies, and a bright orange cross body.

Image: @wisdm from Instagram

Fashion influencer and model Wisdom Kaye showcases a retro chic take on the loafer, pairing it with a more structured outfit. In his first look, he has on a sea-foam green blazer with iconic golden brown velvet flares. Peeking out from the shoe we can see he has on white trouser socks. In the second outfit, he is wearing a more casual outfit however, still holding true to a structured silhouette. Kaye accessorizes with a red and white trucker hat, a matching varsity-like jacket, white tank, and belted khaki shorts. The loafers are pulled together with a pair of white trouser socks.

bImage: @emmachamberlain from Instagram

Here we see Youtuber and Fashion Influencer Emma Chamberlain and her take on the loafer trend. She creates a more casual, youthful look by pairing lug sole loafers with baby tees/tanks, and shorts. Once again, the loafers are being worn with white ankle socks.

Image: @therealreal on Instagram

Image: @best.dressed on Instagram

As we step into the fall season, we will be seeing a lot more variations of the loafer look from classic styles to chunky lug sole silhouettes. I see this trend lasting well past the cold months, being paired with spaghetti strap midi dresses layered with baby tees, or mid length jean shorts with a half tucked graphic tee in the Spring. The reemergence of the '90s loafer is a simple yet elegant style that can be paired with almost anything to elevate a look.