No laces, no problem: To complement OC's oceanic-inspired Spring/Summer 2015 men's COLLECTION are accessories that tell an easy, directional story. In particular, the footwear, complete with soft leathers and suedes, and the newly iconic palm fronds—in custom-printed leather—translates the brand’s calling card of being bold and luxuriously quirky.
Noticeably absent from the season's shoes are laces. Aesthetically, the designers were aiming to amplify functionality while increasing ease of access. "We were looking to simplify all shoes by removing laces," said accessories designer Zoe Wendel, noting the updates to classics shoes such as the Arrow, which has been refined with an elastic strap closure, or the M1, which will now feature a Velcro closure. This “closure tactic” was also extended into new, workman-like boots, which feature stark resemblance to the first edition OC & Timberland collaboration. "We loved the strong graphic nature of the elastic criss-crossing on the boot, as well as cut-out shape made on the Velcro sneaker," added Zoe.
Finally, to complete this stylish re-introduction, engraved on the end chip of each strap is the new OC logo, adding a bit of refined iconography.![]()
Opening Ceremony Men's Spring/Summer 2015 shoes, coming early next year![]()
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A look back at our men's presentation last month
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Noticeably absent from the season's shoes are laces. Aesthetically, the designers were aiming to amplify functionality while increasing ease of access. "We were looking to simplify all shoes by removing laces," said accessories designer Zoe Wendel, noting the updates to classics shoes such as the Arrow, which has been refined with an elastic strap closure, or the M1, which will now feature a Velcro closure. This “closure tactic” was also extended into new, workman-like boots, which feature stark resemblance to the first edition OC & Timberland collaboration. "We loved the strong graphic nature of the elastic criss-crossing on the boot, as well as cut-out shape made on the Velcro sneaker," added Zoe.
Finally, to complete this stylish re-introduction, engraved on the end chip of each strap is the new OC logo, adding a bit of refined iconography.
Opening Ceremony Men's Spring/Summer 2015 shoes, coming early next year
A look back at our men's presentation last month
