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Loafers never really go out of style, but designers always find new ways to keep them feeling current. This season, four brands stand out with unique takes on the classic shoe. Each incorporates woven leather, bold buckles and sturdy block heels. Here is a look at the pairs giving this timeless staple a fresh update.
01 - Bottega Veneta Silenzio Loafer, SGD1680
Firstly, Bottega Veneta’s answer is built on its signature craft. The Silenzio Loafer is woven from leather strips in the Intrecciato technique, letting its weave do all the talking. With a classic round toe and smooth lambskin lining, it’s a solid option if you want a loafer with texture but no logo. With an earthy, almost botanical feel, the bark green loafer pairs particularly well with cream trousers, grey flannel or dark denim. BOTTEGA VENETA
02 - Dior Médaillon Buckle Loafer, SGD2150
The most ornamental of the four, Dior’s loafer centres on the carved Médaillon buckle. Dreamt up by Jonathan Anderson, it pays homage to the rococo refinement of Dior’s salons. The new marron-and-white version is cut from two-tone lambskin, together with a square toe that keeps it modern. The Dior Médaillon Buckle Loafer is the shoe to choose when you want the loafer to lead the outfit. DIOR
03 - Hermès Nova Loafer, SGD2150
Hermès approaches its loafers with signature restraint, finishing this pair with the iconic Paris buckle most know as the ‘H’. This edition of the Nova Loafer comes in beige camel suede. Fashion insiders also will spot a subtle tweak: brushed black PVD hardware replaces the usual palladium or gold-tone finish. The low profile, hardware and plush leather make it an effortless daily shoe while remaining unmistakably Hermès. HERMÈS
04 - Prada Leather Loafers, SGD1760
Lastly, Prada gives the classic loafer a subtle lift, adding height without feeling overly formal. This black pair features a 35 MM leather-covered block heel, a traditional strap across the vamp and the brand’s enamel triangle logo. Crafted from grained buckskin with a natural finish, it’s durable, scratch-resistant and understated. The loafers are ideal for the office when you want to look polished without feeling stiff. PRADA
For more information, do visit the brands’ respective sites
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE RESPECTIVE BRANDS
