Clarks’ SS14 collection boasts styles that can see women through from day to night, spring to summer, and city to country. Embracing the lifestyle of modern nomads, this season finds women constantly on the move, and at the same time with a burgeoning need to disconnect. This versatility is felt throughout the collection as it plays on trends of urban exploration, seaside escapes, global tribal patterns and Eastern influences through to hot, stylish, simple summer sandals. Featuring the slim, fashion-forward silhouettes that Clarks become known for in SS13, these are now updated with strong colour blocking and a playful sense of embellishment. AIRPORTS & COMMUTERS Embracing clean, minimal lines the first trend focuses on a soft and feminine reinterpretation of designs – producing wearable, effortless styles. Last season’s tailoring is given a less formal angle to deliver cool greys and on-trend nudes, brought to life with colours pops and textures to give a newfound playfulness. Taking inspiration from styles from the Clarks archive, designs such as brogues and loafers are given a modern twist. Smart, work wear practicality has a new found sense of fun with this new collection as a sports luxe feel, and added embellishments bring out character to more simple styling. Astrid Jewel – A heritage brogue style with pointed toe, combined with a soft brown snakeskin finish for an instant style update Spiced Curtain – With a slim, stylish silhouette this style makes a nod to the 90s trend with metallic rivets and simple mushroom and black suede colour ways SHORES & DRIFTERS Escaping the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan world, Shores & Drifters is a starkly different trend to the first, focussing on the informal showcasing a more natural colour palette. Looking to global influences, this look focuses on browns, greys and neutral tones with a very obvious nod to the craftsmanship that Clarks is known for. Here function and form combine to deliver comfort and style, without compromise. Using woven and grained leathers, sun-bleached and salt-washed finishes, there is very much a feel for 1970s Boho and the laid-back and carefree feeling it embodies. Hotel Image – A truly standout style – this stunning summer brogue uses a clever cut-out detail to gain attention, whilst the soft leather and light colour ways really give it an on-trend edge Gin Crush – A tasselled slim line loafer featuring metallic accents in soft, wear-all-day leather Sateen Curtain – This wedged leather style means it is perfect with shoes or dresses, in natural tones of tan and black, snakeskin, right up to tangerine and cotton colour ways – the choice really is here for all JUNGLES & DESERTS Taking inspiration from all corners of the world, this collection references North Africa and North America specifically, combining jungle tones of khaki and lime with vibrant lilacs and tribal and mirrored ethnic prints. Breaking free from traditional silhouettes, here profiles are pared-down to give a real feeling of authenticity. Drawing on trends from the street and catwalk, detailing is shown through laser cut styles, colour blocking, weaves, jewellery and trims. With summer boots, clogs and saw-toothed soles, these designs ensure every woman is prepared for a fashion-forward take on the great escape. Maelie Glitter: these statement boots come in soft khaki green, with a fantastic cut-out detailing and flat sole ideal for festivals or urban adventures Ornate Jewel – With black and pewter colour accents, combined with wood effect heel, this stylish and simple sandal looks great, whilst the ankle strap detail and wedge ensure its comfort lasts all day long METROPOLIS & WANDERERS Fusing a cross-cultural mix of Oriental, Indian and Western influences, here hot pinks, powerful pastels, metallics and classic black meet to truly make their mark. Inspiration from the hot city streets plays with an exotic eastern overtone to showcase a must-have seasonal look with high and low heels, and day to night sandals. Stunning straps, jewelled embellishments, beads and patents showcase Clarks’ expertise and deliver a hand crafted fashion-forward feel. Romantic Moon – With a comfortable but effortless stylish cork sole, and soft leather straps – this shoe is ideal for the woman on the move – with colour blocking of white, silver and li lac, these undeniably comfortable shoes are given a true edge Studio Punch - these sandals will set women apart from the crowd; with bold lime tones, or even a chic black, the stunning Eastern-influenced jewels embellishments ensure this style offers a beautiful update to even the simplest of outfits Susie Deva – With a nod to the successful Smart Deva and Sharna Balcony styles of last year, this style is brought up to date with a higher, slimmer heel and stunning colour options of silver, lilac and white
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