How to wear sneakers like a tastemaker and become yourself a street style star

Stay away from dramatically high stilettos: running, tennis and gym shoes are now the rule. But before you dust off your boring old trainers or you buy new ones, keep in mind that there’s an art to dressing sneakers up. From finding a muted hue so as to not detract from your show-stopping gown, dress or suit, it’s all about balance.

Helena Bordon and Giovanna Battaglia with the same Chanel trainers

Patraicia Manfield, founder of TheAtelier.me

Swedish fashion blogger Hedvig Osphaug from The Northern Light (in Stella McCartney and leather sneakers by Common Project)

Gilda Ambrosio from Grazia.it

OUR PICK: Gorgeous Sarah Nicole Rossetto photographed by Tommy Ton

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