Skechers D’Lites are the latest chunky ‘it’ sneaker
PHOTOGRAPHER – JESPER HEDE
STYLIST – JADE LEUNG
HAIR AND MAKEUP – ROB POVEY
MODELS – IZZI AT CHADWICK MODELS AND CASEY AT DUVAL AGENCY
Like walking on (chunky) clouds.
The last year has seen the meteoric rise of the chunky sneaker. No longer reserved for your dad, the ’90s throwback style is here to stay – and we’re not sad about it.
If you grew up in the Britney/Christina era, you’d be familiar with (or probably wore) the Skechers Energy, the style that featured on this iconic advertisement.
Fast forward to 2018, and the D’Lites are the revamped version of the Energy, updated to be lighter and sleeker. The silhouette’s been dominating, seen at fashion weeks, on influencers and in street style galleries worldwide.
Not only do Skechers D’Lites embrace the chunky aesthetic of the moment, but they’re literally the comfiest shoes you’ll ever wear (the memory foam sole is an actual dream).
The D’Lites are available in four colourways – Bright Blossoms (white with floral detailing), Latest Trend (in white and black with cute ribbons) and Biggest Fan (in soft baby blue) and retail for $119.95.
If you’re a sucker for the ‘ugly’ sneaker trend and want to get involved, check out our take on the style in the gallery above.
Styling credits
LOOK 1
SKECHERS D’LITES LATEST TREND $119.95 AND BIGGEST FAN $119.95
LOOK 2
SKECHERS D’LITES LATEST TREND $119.95, HOSBJERG CHECK TURTLENECK $239 AND CHECK WIDE PANT $279 FROM BON EMIL, PAM SYNTHESIS PUFFER JACKET $684
LOOK 3
CASEY WEARS: SKECHERS D’LITES LATEST TREND $119.95, HANDSOM CROPPED TOP $169, PAM BLUE FEELINGS TROUSER $320 & PERSPECTIVE BELT $66, IZZI WEARS: SKECHERS D’LITES BIGGEST FAN $119.95, COOP PANTS $279, KOWAI GIRLS TOP $160.
LOOK 4
SKECHERS D’LITES BRIGHT BLOSSOMS $119.95, COOP SARAH JESSICA PARKER JACKET $259, ONCE WAS WAIST RELAXED DENIM PANTS $179.95, PAM RE_SEARCH BELT $66
LOOK 5
SKECHERS D’LITES LATEST TREND $119.95, KOWAI GIRLS MESH TOP $85, HOSBJERG NYLON HOODY $195 FROM BON EMIL, PAM JOY SWEATPANT $198
LOOK 6
SKECHERS D’LITES LATEST TREND $119.95, PAM ASTRO TEE $132, HANDSOM JEANS, KOWAI GIRLS BUM BAG $45
LOOK 7 & 8
CASEY WEARS: SKECHERS D’LITES LATEST TREND $119.95, GORMAN VELVET TROUSER $229, KOWAI GIRLS MESH TOP $85 & CHAIN BOMBER $250. IZZI WEARS: SKECHERS D’LITES BIGGEST FAN $119.95, GORMAN WILDFLOWER JEANS $199, HANDSOM MOCK NECK TEE $79, ONE OF A KIND DENIM JACKET $220 (MADE TO ORDER)
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