A Summer Staple

The espadrille has long been a summer staple, favored by the ultra chic of days gone past. In my mind, I can envision Babe Paley, Slim Keith and Peggy Guggenheim sporting flats while on "holiday." They were also popular among the men of the "chic set." Cary Grant  wore a pair in the movie "To Catch A Thief." What better for traipsing around the Riviera.

Though I do sometimes wear a sneaker in the summer months, (depending on the occasion) The espadrille is a great alternative. I've featured some of my favorites.

$185

$128

$150

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$200

$108

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$108

$100

$180

$138

$138 (anthropologie.com)

Ecote, $39

Cooperative, $39

Circus by Sam Edelman, $40

Mia, $29 (urbanoutfitters.com)

$98 (freepeople.com)

Valentino, $480

Gucci, $455

Fendi, $275

René Caovilla, $470

Valentino, $345

Tory Burch, $155

Stella McCartney, $245

Christian Louboutin, $475 (netaporter.com)

$59.90

$99.90

$99.90

$79.90

$69.90 (zara.com)