Banal as you might think it, a pair of gleaming white trainers is perhaps the most visually satisfying accessory to own at the moment. Redolent of sneaker-happy days in school, they are alarmingly versatile; goes with almost everything yet best worn as an all-knowing, anti-climatic finishing touch. It crystalises the coolness and spontaneity of youth and adds a gamine charm to your ensemble.
While they might seem commonplace and featureless at first glance, their sophistication, fineness and audacity becomes glaring upon proximity – and that’s the beauty of them. Wear them with power suits, lace dresses and everything in between. The ones to own:
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