- I'm Brian Sacawa, you're watching He Spoke Style.
And today, five ways to wear white sneakers.
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This video is sponsored by Koio and throughout this video,
I'm gonna be featuring this shoe right here.
This is the Koio Capri Triple White,
or the Capri Triple White.
I say that because it is handmade in Italy
with smooth and durable Vitello calf leather.
It's got the Margom sole,
which is known for being lightweight and extremely durable,
finished with hand-painted edges.
It's a very handsome minimal sneaker at a price point
that is much easier to swallow than others in this category.
This shoe retails for $248, free shipping and returns.
He Spoke Style viewers can get a free cleaning kit
with the purchase of any Koio shoes
by using code HESPOKESTYLE, all one word.
Links down below in the description.
Now let's take a look at five ways to style white sneakers.
White sneakers themselves are very simple,
which makes them incredibly easy to style,
and extremely versatile.
And up first here is a very clean simple and classic look.
Probably the most classic
of the five I'm gonna show you today.
This to me is one of those looks that's so classic,
and so easy to put together that you almost forget about it.
Every piece in this outfit is an absolute classic
starting with the navy peacoat, this one is by Theory.
You can check out my complete outerwear collection video
with the link right up there.
Underneath, another classic pairing.
We have a white OCBD by Polo Ralph Lauren.
And then layered over that,
a gray merino wool V neck sweater which is by J.Crew.
One thing to point out here is the balance
that the white shirt creates for the whole outfit.
You can see just a little bit of the white shirt up top,
which balances really nicely with the white sneakers.
Pants, classic khaki chinos by Bonobos.
And then on my wrist we have the Rolex Explorer II.
Now I chose this watch specifically for the white dial,
which again, that little pop of white
just helps to bring everything together,
and make the entire outfit that much more cohesive.
Here we have an outfit that I would consider
to be kind of luxe casual.
And a really great example of how to do more with less,
but still have a very very cohesive,
and well put together look.
Really aside from the sneakers and the watch on my wrist,
we're dealing with just three pieces here.
We have the coat, the turtleneck and the jeans.
So let's actually start with the jeans.
These are by Michael Andrews Bespoke.
Yes, there is such a thing as Bespoke jeans.
And if you've ever had difficulty finding a perfect fit,
it's something I definitely recommend checking into.
Turtleneck is by Corneliani.
It's in a great wool and cashmere blend.
I love the juxtaposition of that fabric
paired with the denim.
Also, the color contrast works really well.
Coat is by Daniele Alessandrini.
Great plaid pattern, subtle, yet still makes a statement.
Watch is the IWC Ingenieur.
The final thing I'll say about this look
is that I like how we have
these two competing styles coming together.
Up top, definitely more dressy
with the jacket and the turtleneck,
and then the bottom we have the jeans and the sneakers.
It's a great way to stay stylish, chic and sporty.
Little bit of a mod approach here in this next look.
I wanted to put together something that was simple,
but that had kind of a cool factor to it as well.
The way to do that is to embrace your inner minimalist.
Again, not a whole lot of pieces making up this look.
It just goes to show you that sometimes the simplest looks
can make the biggest statements.
In order to do that, with the foundation here,
I chose to go more or less monochromatic.
We have a dark gray or charcoal gray turtleneck by Uniqlo,
paired with some black Levi's denim jeans.
Now I didn't go full on monochromatic
because the sneakers being white,
I thought would have been a little too jarring
had I picked a black coat.
So instead, I went with this camel coat by Selected Homme
to provide a focal point for the look,
and to create some balance with the white sneakers.
Black jeans and white sneakers, I think are a great combo.
Maximum contrast there,
so balance in an outfit is important.
Two final details to point out here.
Sunglasses with the cabernet tinted gradient lenses
are by Moscot.
And then on my wrist we have the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph.
The dial being kind of a nod
to the contrast of the sneakers and the jeans.
You can wear sneakers with a suit,
especially if they're white sneakers.
But I think it works just as well if not better
when you pair them with suit separates.
A suit is more formal so dressing it down in that way
is sort of a high risk endeavor.
A blazer with trousers on the other hand,
is inherently a little more casual, a little more sporty.
So with the right pieces, I think white sneakers
can pair really well and really effortlessly.
The goal here is to emphasize
the sporty aspect of this combination.
And for me, the way to do that is through contrast.
As you can see, the big contrast we have here
are the navy trousers by Ring Jacket
with the white sneakers.
Now remember, a contrast like that works best
when the rest of the outfit helps balance it out.
The white shirt,
which is from the HSS Michael Andrews collection,
provides the most obvious balance here.
But then more subtly we have the chalk strip of the blazer
helping to tie that all together.
A couple accessories worth mentioning here,
putting the finishing touches on.
Glasses are by Cubitts.
And the watch, we have the Cartier Tank Americaine.
Finally, you know that I always like to throw in something
a little funky and maybe a little unexpected,
and that's the situation we have here.
This look is definitely along the lines of the last look
where I'm taking dressier pieces,
and giving them more of a sportier overall feel
with the addition of the white sneakers.
Taking it though, unapologetically a step further here,
and upping the ante with a double breasted blazer.
And more of a luxe sweater
with the wool and cashmere cable knit turtleneck.
The blazer is from Al Bazar in Milan.
Turtleneck is by Pini Parma.
With this being more of a sporty look,
I've decided to not button the double breasted blazer
to take the formality out of it,
and to help project some more causal nonchalance.
Also thinking along those sporty lines,
the turtleneck is tucked into my trousers,
which are from the HSS Michael Andrews collection.
The lighter color I think really lends itself
to the feel here whereas if it were darker,
I'm not sure it would work quite as well.
Last detail to mention here, of course is the watch.
On my wrist, we have the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle.
You know, there are so many different ways
to style white sneakers,
it was kind of hard to come up with just five
to show you in this particular video.
Because it is wintertime now, I did stick to winter outfits,
though I could probably do a video like this
for each season.
Actually, if you'd like to see that in the future,
let me know down in the comments.
I want to thank Koio once again for sponsoring this video.
And a reminder that He Spoke Style viewers
can receive a free cleaning kit
which you'll definitely want
if you have some white sneakers,
with the purchase of any Koio shoes
by using code HESPOKESTYLE, all one word.
Links to the Koio Capri Triple White
featured throughout this video,
as well as all of the outfit details
are down below in the description.
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Until next time everyone, thanks for watching,
and stay tailored.
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