Dune’s collection suggests summer romance

HIGH STREET brand Dune London takes romance as its cue for its Summer 2017 collection. The brand kicks off with a campaign starring actress Nathalie Emmanuel and model-chef Isaac Carew as they fall in love in London.

As for the collection itself, ruffles and froufrou spill over onto blue or beige slingbacks, while scallopped edges can be seen in pastel- hued pumps. Texture is important this season, as seen in the suede and patent used for the collection.

Metallic textures are also seen throughout in less serious pieces like slip-ons, sneakers, and wedges. While most of the collection hints at dignified whispers of love and foot-popping kisses just like in old movies, some raunchiness is hinted at with aggressive leopard-print platform sandals, and strappy sandals with embellished heels. Romance isn’t also just sex and sadness: sneakers with furry pompoms are also present in the collection, allowing for a measure of fun.

The men’s collection is expectedly more subdued, with some easygoing Topsider- loafer hybrids, perfect for a drive or crunching through gravel path, or else leather sneakers for a clean, slightly more mature look. While classing wingtips are readily available in the new collection, men are encouraged to celebrate summer in the office with suede penny loafers in celadon green and cornflower blue.

In the Philippines, Dune London is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Ayala Center Cebu, Bonifacio High Street, Estancia in Capitol Commons, Greenbelt 5 and Rustan’s Makati. —