The Resort season (a.k.a. Cruise and Pre-Spring) drops in-store from December all the way through to March. The various collections can take on a variety of characteristics, from beach attire to apres ski. There is such variety that there are clothes to be worn in all four seasons. The footwear presented for Resort tells a similar story, from boots and sturdy shoes to slip-ons and thong sandals. Here are the key styles we can expect to see on offer for Resort 25.

Leopard print boots                                     

Of all the animal prints, leopard is the most popular. This allegedly dates back to the 1930s when it was featured in the ‘Tarzan the Ape Man’ movies. Associated today with the ‘Mob Wives Aesthetic’, several designers used leopard printed calf hair for knee-length boots.

Versace

A wide leg boot in leopard print split calf leather with a rounded toe and bow decoration matched to a short collarless ‘60s style coat.

Givenchy: designer, Susanna Venegas

A point toe boot in black and cream-colored leopard print with a fold-over shaft accessorized a grey shorts suit and a pink trench coat.

Ganni: designer, Ditte Reffstrup

Natural-colored leopard print boots with a pointed toe, kitten heel and belt detail accessorized a black shift dress with silver buttons and zips.

Loafers

The origins of loafers are not clear, but may have been inspired by Norwegian slip-on shoes. Thus, the term ‘Weejuns,’ coined by GH Bass in 1934 when they launched the penny loafer. Although traditionally worn with fall attire, the fashion these days is that ‘anything goes’.

Gucci: designer, Sabato De Sarno

White loafers with a black platform embellished with studs and a Gucci bit were shown with short socks, accessorizing a sheer outfit in bright pink.

Roberto Cavalli: designer, Fausto Puglisi

Black and white snakeskin penny loafers accessorized a mid-length slip dress in a floral and zebra mixed print.

Maria McManus

Classic black penny loafers and grey ribbed socks accessorized a grey ribbed bodysuit and a camel-colored layer under a grey denim jacket.

Mary Janes

In 1904, the Brown Shoe Company of Missouri started naming their bar shoes after the girlfriend of the mischievous cartoon character Buster Brown. Henceforth shoes with a strap have become known as ‘Mary Janes’.

Anna Sui

Black fabric Mary-Janes with a purple and green floral appliqué and black socks accessorized a sleeveless black and white polka dot dress with a ruffled trim.

Coperni: designers, Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer

White Mary-Jane style shoes with split toes and a wide strap accessorized a navy and yellow striped rugby shirt and camel-colored bubble hem skirt.

Ulla Johnson

Black mesh Mary-Janes accessorized a black eyelet bodysuit with a deep vee neck.

Slingbacks

The origin of the slingback can be traced to the 1940s, when they were introduced by Salvatore Ferragamo. The pointed toe, ankle straps and exposed heels have always been considered an ultra-feminine look. This Resort season will be no exception.

Erdem Moralioglu

Silver metallic slingbacks with kitten heels and a large tassel embellishment accessorized a body-con dress in pleated and printed silk.

Hervé Léger: designer, Michelle Ochs

High heeled slingbacks with strap details on the upper accessorized a turquoise patent zip up jacket and stretch elastic ‘bandage’ skirt in the same color.

No. 21: designer, Alessandro Dell’Acqua

Pale blue pointed toe slingbacks with a mid-high heel and cut-out detailing accessorized a grey short-sleeved sweater and brown skirt.

Thong sandals

Sandals with a Y-shape strap date back to ancient Egypt around 4,000 BC. In 1950s America the rubber thong sandal known as the ‘flip flop’ became widely popular. The style is so beloved that in the current day designers use the basic silhouette for upmarket versions.

Nehera: designer, Ladislav Zdút