De Vlakker 01.03

"I think I’m finally starting to understand how fashion works. In my twenties, I wore baggy jeans. In my forties, I reluctantly squeezed myself into skinny jeans. And now? Baggy’s back. It feels like we’re going round in circles, but somehow it still feels fresh. And that’s because trends do repeat themselves, but not all at the same pace. The Earth takes 12 months to orbit the sun. Pluto takes 248 years. Every planet moves at its own pace, so they’re never lined up exactly the same way twice. Fashion works the same way. Every trend has its own cycle, which means you keep getting new combinations. This retro sneaker with its flat sole was trendy before. So were my baggy jeans. Just… not at the same time. OMG, I’ve cracked the code! I’m going to google what that means for me in a moment. Maybe I’m officially a fashion guru now! Anyway, back to the sneaker. Yes, it’s got that trendy flat sole, but we’ve given the overall design and styling a modern twist. It has a padded, comfy footbed, so it feels less flat than it looks. If this is your kind of sneaker, enjoy it!"