As summer draws near, its time to get your holiday shop on point. You’ve probably already got your shorts and bikini’s but have you taken a look at your footwear? We recently brought you our 10 must have men and women slides, scandals and flip flops for the summer (under £50) and this list featured everything from Nike to adidas and more, plus we simply had to add the Rihanna Fenty Slides too.
But for those of you with higher end – eloquent taste buds, its time to take a look at the 10 must have men and women designer slides for the summer.
1. GIVENCHY Logo slide sandals £195.00
Make a statement with Givenchy’s Slide flat sandals. The timeless design features a scalloped insole, as well as bold embossed branding across the foot strap. Made to complete your poolside look, your swimming suit will never be the same again. 2. DSQUARED2 Dune Logo pool slides £130.00
Made in Italy, the Dune Logo pool slide from Dsquared2 has all of the modern style and sharp design aesthetic we’ve come to expect from the band. Printed with a chunky contrast logo detail over the vamp, the slide is a comfortable summertime essential. Wear with shorts and a relaxed button-down. 3. SOPHIA WEBSTER Jada pompom leather slides £285.00
Looking for the perfect SS17 pick-me-up? Turn to Sophia Webster’s fun-loving and super-feminine Jada slides. The tie-dye effect leather is decorated with vibrant wool pompoms and tiny handcrafted tassels, concealing a discreet toe post to provide a non-slip fit. Always full of imagination, this pair will go with everything from midi dresses to denim shorts. 4. MARCO DE VINCENZO Basket weave satin slides £555
A celebration of shimmering satin, these slides from the endlessly inventive young Italian designer Marco de Vincenzo are a unique and exciting statement piece. Featuring a slingback strap with a buckle fastening, the shoes are made in Italy from satin in a handsome basket weave. Wear them with slim tailored trousers for a sharp summertime look. 5. TORY BURCH Vali embellished leather pool slides £230.00
With an unparalleled ability to combine the kitsch with the polished, Tory Burch offers the Vali slides for holidays and summer. Tapping into SS17’s embellishment trend, these sandals feature eye-catching faceted stones and resin pearls at the front strap, giving your pool-side looks a glamorous edge. The leather pair is set on top of a molded footbed and a treaded sole, making them a comfortable choice for all-day wear. 6. GUCCI Princetown chinoiserie jaquard slides £965.00
Gucci’s Princetown loafers have won a devoted following for their open back and ever-more baroque tapestry patterns. Sporting an elegant abstract chinoiserie and a chunky glass pearl embroidered bow, this pair shows off the free-spirited kitsch of Alessandro Michele’s acclaimed SS17 catwalk. Made in Italy and lined in supple leather, slip them on with a full-length skirt and stacking Gucci rings.7. VERSACE Labyrinth quilted leather slide sandals £330.00
Previous seasons have seen the slide sandal leap to prominence but for SS17 designers exalted it to luxurious new heights. Given its penchant for poolside glamour, it’s no surprise Versace is chief among these, embracing the house codes established by Gianni Versace on these Labyrinth shoes. Quilted nappa leather uppers mean these are more than street-appropriate, stamped with the label’s Medusa head and fastening with crossover straps. 8. JOSHUA SANDERS 23 leather slide sandals £210.00
Touting the philosophy ‘Heart in NYC, Made in Italy’, Joshua Sanders turns streetwear tropes into objects of desire through the finest craftsmanship. Knowing that minimalism is all well and good but might not get your outfit papped by your favourite blog, these slide sandals are effortlessly made from grained leather and stamped with embossed numerals that subtly reference the label’s militaristic SS17 theme. 9. VALENTINO Camouflage-print rubber pool slides £175.00
Valentino steps confidently into the season’s most enticing footwear trend with these rubber pool slides. Featuring a classic open-toe design, the camouflage-print pair provides both comfort and distinctive flair. Slip on a T-shirt, shorts and even socks to mix some couture cool into your poolside dressing. 10. SAINT LAURENT Jimmy leather pool slides £385.00
Translating its sleek Parisian design aesthetic into the realm of casual footwear, Saint Laurent offers style and comfort and abundance with the Jimmy pool slides. The SS17 style has been crafted from leather with a molded footbed, ensuring you can wear these all day, from the beach to the pool. Understated and timeless, the embroidered YSL branding rounds this pair off with a signature finish that will forever remain in fashion. There you have it, our round up of the 10 must have men and women designer slides, scandals and flip flops for the summer. Happy Shopping!