A Hybrid of Dress and Casual: JOHN LOBB

JOHN LOBB

The "HOLME" Sneaker: A Symbol of Today

Add Refined Ease to Your Dressier Outfits

Dress styles are becoming more casual, and casual styles more sporty. Today, the world of men's fashion is a blend of various elements. In this context, dress sneakers serve as versatile players. Introducing the "HOLME" from John Lobb, a shoe that embodies the spirit of the times.

Photographs by YAMAGUCHI Kenichi (JAMANDFIX)Text by ITO Yuji

Sneakers That Lead Men to Freedom

Walking through London, one often sees men in impeccably tied suits, even in early summer. However, their styles vary; more modern, younger gentlemen tend to wear slim-fitting, tapered trousers with well-tailored jackets.

Meanwhile, older gentlemen with an air of gravitas seem to favor a more classic combination of longer jackets and trousers with a straighter silhouette.

While it's impossible to say one is definitively correct, the world of suits itself encompasses diverse styles, and the variations in how they are worn have undoubtedly expanded.

Suits once represented strict rules in men's fashion, but we have now entered an era where socks can be omitted, and sneakers can be paired with them.

Rather than viewing this negatively, perhaps the true requirement for adults today is the breadth of understanding to accept the hybrid of dress and casual as a variation in styling.

The "HOLME" is crafted for the man who understands the rules but embraces them with flexibility and enjoyment.

Monk Straps Styled Casually

John Lobb's "HOLME" is a model that officially launched in Autumn/Winter 2018.

While color variations like brown and black are scheduled to appear in September, two models featuring navy calf and suede uppers were released in advance.

The "HOLME," introduced as a casual version of the brand's signature "WILLIAM" model, features distinctive double monk straps with anthracite buckles.

Paired with this dressy upper is a white sole with yellow stitching. Such design is possible thanks to "John Lobb's" mastery of both traditional shoemaking and a sophisticated sense of playfulness.

Crafted using the last 0318, specifically developed for this model, the "HOLME" is best suited for men who embrace freedom beyond conventional rules.

This sneaker was born for the discerning adult who understands the essence of dressing, respects it, and knows the joy of wearing clothes, rather than merely seeking to be unconventional or attention-grabbing.