Trend to watch: Gladiator sandals for Spring/Summer 2012

The Spring/Summer 2012 season is unquestionably centered into the gladiator sandals trend as the main fashionable backbone of our style indicators for scorching summer days. The gladiator sandals stand for practical, comfortable and what is the most essential, extremely stylish fashion statement. Their specific construction consists of a spinal column with ankle buckles that reminds us about fancy warrior styling. They automatically support wanderlust attitude with a city jungle glam. Perfect for vacation escapades on the seaside, mountain walking and camping adventures, the gladiator sandals can be functional for very long shopping afternoons as well.
Dolce & Gabbana’s Leather and Denim gladiator sandals ($645)thanks to the edgy significance with the mixed-media convention of leather and denim fabrics as well as studded front are the interesting options for Boho looks, printed craziness of beach maxi dresses and alternative for indie rock style enthusiast.
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Gladiator leather sandals (69.99 EUR) from Mango signify with high spine construction with laser cutouts accentuated with the metal buckle closures. The sandals seem to be excellent for casual elegance during summer days. Match them with your favorite summer shorts accompanied with either minimal or printed t-shirt, statement accessories and you are ready for effortlessly chic look.
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Gladiator sandal (39.95 EUR) from Zara is not just typical summer footwear. Thanks to the significant decoration of studs all over the model, the gladiator style is undoubtedly enhanced with a fashion claw. We will definitely stand out from the crowd with these unique sandals.
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Giuseppe Zanotti Gladiator Sandals ($695) push the boundaries of sandal footwear into fashion-savvy find with imaginative wavy construction of stripes maintained in succulent colors of blue and green. Edgy elegance of the sandals will definitely accentuate idyllic summer look of maxi dress.
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Asos Collection offers ASOS Freddie Leather Gladiator sandals ($54.54) with an interesting summer palette of colors including red, brown, tan and metallic bronze shine. Constructed in smooth leather upper with a distinctive multi-strap design and open toe, the sandals will accentuate avant-garde attitude to our casual summer outfits.
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TOPSHOP for instance recommends gladiator style of sandals ($60) enriched with beaded decorations that put up with dressy glam rock mood for more relaxed evening wear as well as spicy accents for day-to-night approach. The golden embellishments intensify the summer mood for the golden sand beaches.
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The Patent Gladiator Sandals ($128) from Madewell.com renew the essence of gladiator style with juicy colors in neon shine combining the latest trends of bold colors and sandal essentials for our summer wardrobe. With boosting your penchant for succulent shades you will find electric citron accents or dusty clay composition.
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McQ Alexander McQueen Studded Leather Gladiator Sandals (€379.01) not only emphasize the punk attitude to the footwear, but also present its side of casual elegance. Due to the rock’n’roll accent in the form of studs and brilliant blue color, the shoes represent an option for confident in style fashionista.
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Article written by Magdalena Kapuscinska for http://fashionizeyourself.co













