This native Spanish piece of footwear was once associated with souvenir shops located in tourist orientated towns throughout Spain. Not anymore. Building on the success of Lacoste Espadrilles in Summer 2011, the leading French fashion house have decided to carry them through to their Summer 2012 collection.

Teamed with tailored shorts and fitted shirts, Lacoste Espadrilles look uber cool. Go for bold colours, long-sleeved shirts with the sleeves rolled just below the elbows and Aviator sunglasses.

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featured right – Lacoste Lace-up Espadrilles in stone – £60