Castañer X Missoni Pablo Espadrilles

Summer is officially here, mentally since Memorial Day, but astrologically today.  So here comes espadrille season.  Not too heavy, seasonally chic and often a double dose of whimsy and suave in one pair.  Such is the case with these Pablo Espadrilles from the tenured Spanish brand Castañer and the revered Italian house Missoni.  The front upper is a black and white version of the house of Missoni's  classic chevron knit completed with a black canvas back and contract leather branded logo patch on the heel.  The black rubber and suede sole features that classic espadrille blanket stitch and is fully leather lined for smooth comfort.  Summer's just started, get shopping!  Available now at FarFetch.com.



Castañer Pablo Suede Espadrilles

I'm on a hunt for a really flattering espadrille this season.  Castañer's Pablo Suede Espadrille seems like a good one to examine.  Made of soft supple suede in a beautiful almost Yves Klein Blue, this company's long history of making espadrilles is something to honor.  Hand-stitched with the classic jute sole this is a great shoe to consider for your espadrille fix this spring.  What I look for is comfort and a good fit and rigidity over the toes and I think the suede in this model attains that.  Available now at Mr.Porter.com.