Head over to Chloe Butler’s Instagram and you’ll see a curated edit of chic, colourful, laid-back looks. A big fan of bold tones and retro prints, the fashion stylist and creative manages to perfectly toe the line between playful and effortlessly cool. She documents her daily looks online (much to the delight of her 14k followers) and cites the Scandi aesthetic, her many travels and the fashionable women of Instagram as the inspiration behind her style.
Partial to a versatile shoe, Chloe is a big fan of Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger's DELECITY trainers. A chic, unisex style that blends two of the brand’s most iconic shoe styles, the DELECITY has a chunky, basketball-inspired rubber sole; retro tennis detailing and comes in a trio of chic, modern colourways. Chloe loves the fact that ‘every pair in the new collection works in so many different ways’, hailing them as a wardrobe must to achieve that ‘cool effortless look’.
Here, she shows us how she’ll be styling the comfy footwear for the season ahead — as well as the key trends she’s excited about for autumn.
1. Multitasking Outfits That Work From Day To Night
‘I’ll always try to incorporate something a bit fun or different in an outfit. Here, I’ve pulled out the khaki in the trainer with a matching khaki mini skirt and a pop of colour in the top – I’d wear this look to a meeting or out for coffee.’
‘I like to have fun with my style and I’m always drawn to colours and bold prints. Waistcoats are having such a moment this season, so I went for this mustard style and added a check trench for a fun pattern.
‘The trainers really give it that effortless look – juxtaposed with the slightly formal waistcoat, you could easily wear this to work and then straight out for dinner or a date.’
2. Mixing Monochromatic Looks With Bright Pops Of Colour
‘I love holding on to summer by wearing lighter, neutral tones in autumn, but I still always need something with a pop of colour. That’s why I love the chunkier yellow sole of these Onitsuka Tiger DELECITY trainers – a detail like that can really elevate a simple outfit.
‘I’ve paired this orange style with cream tailored trousers and white tee for a casual workwear look I’d also wear out with friends to the pub, or maybe with an oversized wool blazer to the office on cooler days.’
‘Here, I’ve added chunky trainers to a feminine ruffled top and a classic pair of blue jeans for a bit of contrast. Ever since I went to Copenhagen a few years ago, I’ve been obsessed with that effortless Scandi look. The blue and orange accents of the shoe really complement each other too – perfect for a weekend walk and a roast!’
3. Adding Athletic Edges To Feminine Shapes
‘A stand-out shoe can completely transform a neutral dress and make it a little more interesting. These silver trainers are perfect for adding a bit of fun if you’re not keen on sporting too many bright colours – plus, wearing chunky trainers with a feminine dress adds an element of cool to the whole look.’
Shop the Onitsuka Tiger DELECITY collection now at onitsukatiger.com or at its Regent Street store
