Brogues - fashion trends

Brogues are shoes or low shoes with a detachable toe and perforation on the surface, with a lacing, wide flat and low heel.

Initially, the brogues were strictly men's shoes. They appeared in Ireland, then in Scotland and England as working shoes of farmers. Perforation (brogging) on ​​brogues arose from allowing shoes to dry quickly, providing good ventilation.

The next peak of popularity of brogues came in the time of Prince of Wales Edward already in the 20th century. It was he who started using golf brogues and, thanks to him, a W-shaped perforated cutting spout appeared. After that, city residents and women began to wear brogues in everyday life for themselves.

Oxfords - the most classic shoes with closed lacing, which feature is that the front part of the shoe is sewn on the sides. Oxfords are not perforated, otherwise they are already brogues. Oxfords got their name due to the fact that they were worn everywhere and were distributed to the masses by the students of prestigious Oxford.

Derby - Another kind of classic shoes, are shoes with open lacing, in which the side parts are sewn on the front. Because of this feature, the derby is freely unfolded. Derby just can be without perforation, and with perforation.

Brogues have a similar appearance with oxfords and are distinguished by the presence of perforations and arznyh types of lacing. Although the derby is also open-laced like a brogues, and may have perforations, but different from brogues and oxfords sewing technology.

All these types of classic shoes were originally attributes of a business suit, image. On this basis, they also differ in formality:

• The most democratic and free in style are brogues and derby. Brogues due to perforation and open lacing, since perforation is not considered appropriate in a business suit. Derby is the opposite of oxfords - they can be worn with jeans, with a sporty style, business suit.
• Oxfords - the most strict type of business footwear and is appropriate both in a business suit, and in evening elegant style.

Modern fashion has made significant adjustments to the model range and varieties of brogues. Now they differ not only in color variety and materials, but also in seasonality, sewing technology, styles.

There are several types of brogues:

• Full brogues - perforation on the toe in the form of an English letter W, also figured perforation is located on the seams around the perimeter of the shoe.
• Semi-brogues - perforation along the cutting sock in the form of a straight line along the perimeter of the shoe; on the toe the perforation forms a characteristic pattern in the form of a medallion.
• Quarter-brogues - perforation is located only along the seams, there is no medallion.

There are also options for brogues in the form of high boots with lacing. Such models are worn in the offseason or in a damp climate. Winter models can also be in high performance with insulation.

Brogues with thick soles are found more often in modern fashion, slightly higher than in classic brogues. Such Brogues are universal and allow you not to be afraid of moisture, slush.

Initially, brogues were made of genuine leather - calf mainly. And they had a smooth and matte surface, and then appeared glossy skin options. Gradually, brogues began to be made of patent leather, suede, textiles, and of various types of natural leather - nubuck, crack, crocodile, snake, etc.

Also, with the advent of artificial substitutes for natural leather, brogues were made from various modern materials. - based on rubber, polyurethane, canvas, as well as stretch leather, dermantin, etc. From textiles for sewing brogues used dense materials with a soft structure - velor, blended fabrics, jeans.

Brogues of black, white, cream, beige, brown, dark blue, burgundy, and gray have already become classic. The undoubted leader were black and brown colors.

Modern fashion has brought bright colors: crimson, red, orange, yellow, turquoise, green, all shades of pastel, purple.

Two-color brogues have gained much recognition. - black and white, beige-brown, gray-blue, gray-white, etc.

Another color direction - gradient coloring when in one range the color seems to shimmer in different shades. Also actively in demand are the differences in the color of the sole and the surface of the shoe — a black sole, brown, beige, etc. Contrast colors are found in all sorts of variations of inserts, Separate parts of brogues, colored laces and color highlighting of perforations.

Since the brogues' style is rather laconic, additional decor is rarely found in them. In addition, perforation acts as an exceptional feature of this type of footwear, and as a decor. Looks great female brogues in patent leather. Glitter and gloss adds gloss and elegance.

Perfectly combined with short and skinny trousers, jeans. - skinny, any pants length to the ankle or higher. And also with skirts, dresses, jackets, coats. Skirts and dresses will fit and short, midi, to the knees. With brogami combines classic things. With this shoe you can create an image on a mix of classic and casual style.

Long pants should be avoided, since visually you will be shorter in combination with brogues. If the pants are straight cut or narrowed, but long, then it is better to tuck the pants, showing brogues. Not quite go to the brogue flared pants.

If you have bright color brogues, they will become an accent in your image. and it should not be overloaded with other bright details. As in the case of the bright color of brogues, varnished brogues also attract attention to themselves, because clothing and accessories should not compete with shoes in this case in terms of brightness and brightness.

Dresses of a straight cut, or a trapezoid, a free cut - almost any match with brogues, except for the maxi length. A short dress would be perfect. Femininity and elegance will add an image of brogues in combination with a midi skirt or dress.

Brogues are well combined with outerwear - cocoon coat, oversize, elongated jackets, short leather jackets.

Classic trouser three-piece suit It also looks good with brogues, although brogues are not worn at a business meeting.It is believed that because of the perforation of the brogue does not quite fit into the business dress code.

• The image of a stylish urban girl in a cool off-season will be given by dark brown brogues with a contrasting beige stitching between the sole and the upper part of the shoe, combined with an elongated coat jacket. Coat double-breasted peach color, matching shade with brogues. Long sleeves, turn-down collar, pocket pockets emphasize the practicality of the coat model. Under the coat look great beige skinny pants to the ankles with trim on the bottom and sides of the belly with contrasting dark buttons. These pants are combined with a light and concise blouse, T-shirt or long sleeve in the same color scheme. Black socks or stockings, visible between pants and brogues, perfectly complement the look. In this form, you can carry out walks around the city, go to school, meet friends, go shopping.

• This image is the epitome of an urban secular girl, sophisticated and stylish. Free pink-colored trousers, slightly tapering downwards with tucked trousers, are matched with brown-red brogues. A short white T-shirt or top accentuates the waistline and blends harmoniously with the brown strap on the pants. Over the T-shirt is wearing a stylish short jacket jacket juicy plum-colored with long sleeves and a cuff on the belt. Turndown shirt collar echoes the severity of the brogues. Short socks in the same color range emphasize the color scheme of the image, emphasize the Brogs. The image is completed with a headdress in the form of a stylish dark-colored men's hat, sunglasses and a bulk bag that are darker than brogues. Makeup is made with an emphasis on bright lips with red lipstick, hair loose on its side. In this image it is appropriate to go to exhibitions, walks, meetings.

• Beige brogues with a dark shade in combination with dark blue skinny and a jacket with the same color fit harmoniously into casual style. The jacket is classic, shortened, with the sleeves rolled up. Under the jacket a neutral blouse of a free cut of a light shade is picked up - white, without decor and length to the waist. A dark brown bag successfully completes the image in the same tinged line as brogues with a shoulder strap. Makeup is accented on bright red lips. Practical tail and dark glasses give the image a severity and at the same time immediacy. From the jewelry selected thin metal bracelet on the wrist.