Summer wardrobes leave little room to hide. With fewer layers to work with, a single accessory or unexpected pair of shoes carries more weight than in any other season. The following is what is showing up on the street now and on the runway this year. Toes on display The strangest silhouette of the season has turned out to be the most fashionable: shoes that separate the toes, from barefoot styles that split all five to Tabi styles that isolate only the big toe. Vibram FiveFingers led the shift.
Toe-separating shoes, including Tabi styles and barefoot designs, are trending.
Vibram FiveFingers led the shift towards toe-separating footwear.
With fewer layers, accessories like shoes and jewelry become more prominent.
A single accessory can make a strong statement in a minimal summer outfit.