Having worked in the fashion industry for almost a decade as both a fashion editor and a stylist, I’ve seen many trends, cult items and, sadly, many brands come and go. The upside is that by now I’ve started to build up a roster of capsule wardrobe items and hero brands that I can confidently get behind, knowing they’ll stand the test of time. I am, after all, a big fan of the classics. Personally, when I hit my thirties and became a lot more educated about sustainability, I started wanting to buy less, better pieces to try and break that outdated (and straight up wasteful) cycle of buying replacement new items every year. And I’m sure most of you reading this, whatever age you are, are feeling the same thing.
One of the key items I was finding myself looking for at the start of every summer was a new pair of sandals. Of course, sometimes that was because I loved my last pair so much that I’d completely worn them down. Sandals are, after all, not the most sturdy of footwear. But more often than not I was just a bit over the trends of the year before, usually bought on the high street, and wanted a fresh pair to feel current and exciting.