Street Style Trend Report: Fashion Week attendees trade stilettos for comfy sneakers

Photography by Barbora Simkova

The whole normcore thing may be the antithesis of high-fashion, but it seems to have infiltrated Toronto Fashion Week—from the ankles down, at least. Along with the usual teetering stilettos and five-inch platforms, we spotted more than a few pairs of plain old sneakers. The key to style success is contrast: pairing neon Nike runners with an elegant, floor-sweeping coat, for instance, or voluminous faux-fur. The added bonus? Blissful comfort.

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