The New Clog

It seems as if just yesterday one of the biggest fashion crimes you could commit was to wear clogs. Somehow though, as a result of either a genius PR campaign or just a completely unprecedented shift in the collective fashion consciousness, clogs have become this season’s biggest Cinderella story. Although initially skeptical of this miraculous comeback, I am officially sold! With countless styles that offer a fresh take on the original model, from lace-ups to slingbacks, there is without a doubt a pair for every palate. The pair I currently covet are the Kors Michael Kors Claudia Slingback Clogs pictured left. While they may not have had the most glamorous past, this current crop of clogs has certainly earned its redemption. How do you feel about the return of the clog? Are you a recent convert like me or have you secretly been holding out for years, hoping this day would come?


By Jessica Best

To clog or not to clog?

It's possibly the most bizarre trend to emerge in recent years, but the clog, the shoe of choice in the Netherlands (at least, if the rumours are to be believed), has planted itself firmly on the fashion radar. Spotted on the Chanel catwalk at the S/S 2010 shows and at Louis Vuitton, style icons such as Alexa Chung and Sarah Jessica Parker have been quick to pick up on the trend and now it looks as if they're heading to a high street near you.

Despite dividing opinion in the fashion community, the good news is that for those brave enough to try the trend, there are plenty of options available that don't make you look like a milkmaid. Clogs are high heeled and eye-catching, and more importantly, easy to walk in. Miu Miu have a great floral pair, and their cat version has already sold out after featuring in Elle UK's Accessories Report. Time for some bandwagon-jumping, maybe?



Kay Weston