Fashion, being an astute measure of the global zeitgeist, will definitely reflect this attitude as we spin towards 2002. Ronald Pineda, head of the new breed of young fashion engineers believes that a significant effect on the way people will dress is in the offing.
Ronald says that denim is predicted to make a strong presence in the ready-to-wear racks next year. "Denim is a very sound choice because it’s versatile, workable and cheaper. The style will still be basic but with very chic details," he says.
Men will find a need for glamour and opulence and this they will express in their choice of shiny fabrics on shirts, prints that verge on the feminine and use of denims in combination with more formal attire. "Accessories for men will certainly aim to promote the versatile look with such items as big, wide belts, shoes and wearable gadgets," Ronald opines.
The same goes for their choice in footwear. Shoes will play a major role in translating the call of the times but taste should not be sacrificed. The mall is the perfect place where people will find shoes for leisure.
"There are staple designs from Nunn Bush that are so wearable you’d expect to see them in style for years. The causal topsider boat shoes from Nun Bush is not only practical, it’s gorgeous as well. And the tussled and buckled ones are simply to die for," says Ronald.
Dressing up the stylish man since 1912, Nunn Bush offers a gamut of styles for different fashion stylesâ€â€from casual topsider boat shoes in chamois to versatile black smooth leather toecap shoes to dressy kid leather loafers and sleek ankle boots.
With comfort as the priority, every Nunn Bush pair is leather lined, given a cushioned sock liner to ensure no-pain wear and in some styles, at least, equipped with comfort gel to protect the feet.
"Put on a pair and you’ll surely fall for it. It’s so comfy, it’s hard to find a smart shoe that looks and feels right, all at the same time," he says.
The styling, impeccable craftsmanship and luxurious materials, notwithstanding, Nunn Bush shoes are friendly on the pocket because they are kept at the same affordable price they retail for in the US. Here, a Nunn Bush pair, which costs P2,800, can take guys to work and after office too.
Without a doubt, fashion’s current movement is about individuality so we can see a global erosion of dressing structures.
"This likely combination of elegance and opulence in style coupled by utilitarian practicality in its quality makes Nunn Bush the shoe brand to watch out for in 2002," says Ronald.
Nunn Bush boutiques are located at Robinson’s Place Ermita, Ayala Town Center and Rockwell Power Plant in Makati.