Espadrilles - The start to owning a boat

Last weekend I traveled to Aegina island with some friends and although the weather in Athens was really moody the weather there was amazing.
Aegina is a little greek island 30 minutes away (with a ferry) from Athens.
Aegina is well-known for its history and for its art and craft events that take place there. If you have the chance to visit don't forget to walk through the beautiful alleys.You'll find out amazing handmade jewellery and other shopping treasures.


My purchase was a pair of espradrilles !
What do and what we don't know about espadrilles :

• The term espadrille is French and derives from the Catalan name for the shoes, espardenya, which derives from espart , the Catalan name for esparto, a tough, wiry Mediterranean grass used in making rope.

• These shoes do not have a left and a right - each shoe can be worn on either foot

• Espadrilles have been made in Catalonia since the 14th century at least, and there are Catalan shops still in existence that have been making espadrilles for over a century.
  

• Espadrilles became fashionable in USA in the 1940s. Lauren Bacall's character in the 1948 movie "Key Largo" wore ankle-laced espadrilles. The style was revived in the 1980s, due to the success of Miami Vice - the shoe was worn by "Sonny Crockett" (Don Johnson).

• They’re particularly associated with casual summer wear & clothing for cruise ships

• manufacturers in Spain, France, and Italy import jute soles from Bangladesh to finish espadrilles in those countries.

Some cute espadrilles I found online :
Tory Burch Ballet Espadrilles in many colors and shapes
( with the affordable prices from 95$ to 115$)





If you are a man and love Espadrilles , Fred Perry & Rachel Comey are here for you!


Hermes also designed espadrilles for men back in 2009, which you can purchase online.





Summer Season is officially here so pick a color , go out & enjoy the sun!


xxx
mar