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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Priya Elan

Men’s fashion microtrend: how to wear trainers

Burnished trainers
‘Trainers that look like they’ve been having a fight with some Christmas decorations are all the rage.’ Photograph: PR Company Handout
Chanel show, autum/winter 2017.
Chanel show, autum/winter 2017.

It’s hard to pull off an outfit flourish without feeling painfully self-conscious. We’ve all felt awkward at the thought of stepping out of the house in a jaunty hat, neon-coloured socks or over-styled scarf. The best way to avoid this is to wear footwear with a twist.

Trainers that look as if they’ve been having a fight with some Christmas decorations are all the rage: Pumas, Gazelles and Stan Smiths, all with shiny gold and silver flourishes. Tone down the rest of your outfit to pull off this look.

Adidas silver superstar, £79.99, footlocker.co.uk.
Adidas silver superstar, £79.99, footlocker.co.uk.
Burnished, £29.99, zara.com.
Burnished, £29.99, zara.com.
Silver star, £410, ysl.com.
Silver star, £410, ysl.com.
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