Brogues - fashion trends

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

Initially, brogues were purely men's shoes.. They appeared in Ireland, then in Scotland and England as working shoes of farmers. Perforation (brogering) on ​​the brog occurred due to the fact that it allowed the boots to dry quickly, provided good ventilation.

The next peak of the popularity of brogs occurred in the time of the Prince of Wales, Edward, already in the 20th century. It was he who began to use brogues for playing golf and, thanks to him, a cutting nose appeared with perforation in the form of W. After that, urban residents began to wear brogues in everyday life and women adopted these shoes for themselves.

Oxfords - the most classic shoes with closed lacing, the peculiarity of which is that the front of the shoe is sewn on the side parts. Oxfords do not come with perforation, otherwise they are already brogues. Oxford got its name due to the fact that they were everywhere worn and distributed to the masses by the students of the prestigious Oxford.

Derby - Another variety of classic shoes, are shoes with open lacing, in which the side parts are sewn to the front. Due to this feature, derby are freely unfolded in unlined form. Derby just can be without perforation, and with perforation.

Brogues have a similar appearance with oxfords and differ in the presence of perforation and arzny types of lacing. Although the derby is also open-laced like brogs and may have perforation, it differs from the brogues and oxfords by the tailoring technology.

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

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

Modern fashion has made significant adjustments to the lineup and variety 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 the English letter W, also curly perforation is located at the seams around the perimeter of the shoe.
• Half Brogues - perforation along the detachable toe in a straight line along the perimeter of the shoe, on the toe 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 variations of brogues in the form of high boots with lacing. Such models are worn in the offseason or in wet climates. Winter models can also be in high performance with insulation.

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

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

Also, with the advent of artificial substitutes for genuine leather, brogues began to be made from various modern materials. - based on rubber, polyurethane, tarpaulin, as well as stretch leather, dermantine, etc. From textiles for sewing brogues, dense materials with a soft structure are used - velor, mixed fabrics, jeans.

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

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

Two-tone brogues have received great recognition - black and white, beige-brown, gray-blue, gray-white, etc.

Another direction of the color scheme is gradient color when in one gamut the color seems to shimmer in different shades. The difference in the color of the sole and surface of the shoe is also actively in demand - black sole, brown, beige, etc. The contrast of colors is found in all kinds of variations of the inserts, individual components of brogues, colored shoelaces and highlighting perforation.

Since the style of brogues is rather concise, they rarely meet additional decor. In addition, perforation acts as an exceptional feature of this type of shoe, and as a decor.Women's brogues in patent leather look great. Glitter and gloss add gloss and elegance.

Perfect with cropped and skinny trousers, jeans - Skinny, with any trousers up to the ankle or above. And also with skirts, dresses, jackets, a short coat. Skirts and dresses fit short, midi, to the knees. Classic things are combined with brogues. With this shoe, you can create an image of a mix of classic and casual.

Long trousers should be avoided, since visually in combination with brogues you will be lower in stature. If the pants are straight cut or narrowed, but long, then it is better to tuck the pants, showing brogues. Flared trousers do not quite go to the brogues.

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 with the bright color of brogues, varnished brogues also attract attention to themselves, because clothes and accessories should not compete with shoes in this case in terms of brilliance and brightness.

Straight-cut dresses, or a-line, free-cut dresses - almost any combination with brogues, except for maxi length. A short dress would be ideal. Femininity and elegance will give the image of brogues in combination with a skirt or midi-length dress.

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

Classic trouser three-piece suit It also looks good with brogues, although brogues don’t put on a business meeting. It is believed that due to perforation, brogues do not quite fit into the business dress code.

• Dark brown brogues with contrasting beige stitching between the sole and the upper part of the shoe in combination with an elongated coat jacket will give an image of a stylish urban girl in the cool off-season. Double-breasted coat of peach color, matching shade with brogues. A long sleeve, a turn-down collar, mortise pockets emphasize the practicality of the coat model. Under the coat, beige skinny pants to the ankles with trim on the bottom and sides of the leg look contrasting with dark buttons. These trousers are combined with a light and concise blouse, t-shirt or longsleeve in the same color scheme. Black socks or stockings, visible between trousers and brogues, perfectly complete the look. In this form, you can make walks around the city, go to school, to meet with friends, shopping.

• This image is the embodiment of a city socialite, sophisticated and stylish. To the brogues of brown-red color, loose pink trousers are selected, slightly narrowed downwards with tucked up trousers. A short white tank top or top emphasizes the waist line and blends harmoniously with the brown strap on the trousers. On top of the T-shirt is a stylish, shortened jacket of a plum-colored juicy color with a long sleeve and a cuff at the waist. The turn-down shirt collar echoes the severity of the brogues. Short socks in the same color scheme emphasize the color scheme of the image, focus on brogues. The headgear in the form of a stylish man's hat of dark color, sunglasses and a bulk bag a tone darker than brogs complete the image. Makeup is made with emphasis on bright lips with red lipstick, hair loose on the side. In this way it is appropriate to go to exhibitions, walks, meetings.

• Beige brogues with a dark shade, combined with dark blue skinny and the same color jacket, harmoniously blend in with the casual casual style. The jacket is classic, shortened, with folded sleeves.A neutral blouse of a free cut of a light shade is selected under the jacket - white, without decor and to the length of the waist. A dark brown bag in the same tinted row as brogues with a shoulder strap completes the look. Makeup is accented on bright red lips. A practical tail and dark glasses give the image a severity and at the same time immediacy. From jewelry, a thin metal bracelet on the wrist is selected.