Cerruti
Bottega Veneta
Emporio Armani
Paul Smith
Versace 2011 with Vintage and Creepers
Men’s: Creepers Long indicative of a subversive street
culture, creepers derived from somewhat inauspicious origins; the style can be traced back to World War Two soldiers, who wore thick soled suede boots in the North African desert. Infiltrating the street, the style was adopted by the Teddy-Boys in the 1950’s, paired with skinny drainpipes and draped jackets. The distinguishing features (including D
ring eyelets, stitched or quilted upper details and crepe soles) of the original design were, and remain, instantly recognisable. The eponymous Malcolm McLaren
resurrected the style in the early 1970’s, the style available from Let It Rock in London’s Kings Road; the connotations of the style were sealed.
Whilst the footwear trickled into
mainstream consciousness, the rebellious undertones were not lost with mass dissemination. Subtle elements of the design reappeared on the catwalks for Fall/Winter 2010, at surprisingly classic brands, including Bottega Veneta, Cerrutti and Armani. In a culture where suiting has become an unexpectedly discordant styling the choice, a smart creeper inspired shoe continues the conceit. Formal patent uppers are finished with an
oversize sole, less chunky than convention dictates, but equally as unexpected. Giorgio Armani’s luxe blue suede is completed with a textured sole, a fusion of formality and everyday practicality. On the catwalk, Roberto Cavalli’s take perhaps represents the most effective contemporary
take on the ideal, as a polished burgundy red leather is detailed with brogue inspired features, fastened with multiple buckles and a zip and completed with the obligatory sole. Combining smart styling with underground sensibilities, the creeper is updated for a new generation of corporate rebellion.
Mens CAD drawings
Lace-up Creeper The conventional creeper is imbued with a contemporary edge. A lack of details creates a streamlined, contemporary take on the design, fusing a sleek minimalism with the signature chunky details of the creeper.
Monk-strap Creeper A buckle fasten monk-strap is rendered in an unexpectedly vibrant shade, creating an instant visual impact. The extremity of the design is exaggerated, for a muted design experiment with softer colorways or coordinating soles and uppers.
Zip-up creeper Zip-up detailing creates a creeper/sneaker hybrid, as the sporty fastening is paired brogue inspired detailing. A solid black sole is topped with a sensible brown upper, rendering the shoe appropriate for everyday wear.
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Bottega Veneta
Roberto Cavalli
All images courtesy of
trendstop.com
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