These Buffalos Have Wings
Prance, stomp, but never tiptoe — Kim Jones’ vision for Dior Men has always been interpreted through visions of grandeur rather than whispers of subtlety. Endlessly inspired by youth culture and its icons, the Dior Buffalo Loafer is a testament to Jones’ constant ability to
reference the past with a newfound attitude. First seen springing up from the trap doors of the Summer ’24 show, the Dior Buffalo Loafer greets the eye with a commanding presence. With a chunky lugged sole and padded upper that sports the Cannage motif, the shoes stand as almost a form of resistance against the sea of thin-soled, sexless footwear that reads monastic and apolitical. Named after the Buffalo style movement of 1980s London that was loud, eclectic and irreverent when it came to mixing styles, these loafers present themselves as a composed clash of concepts — details sprinkled
across every angle the shoes turn. It is as if they are saying, “Don’t just stand there. Stand for something.” While some may still regard street style to consist of oversized hoodies and sneakers, the true spirit of streetwear lies in the ability to subvert preconceived notions constantly. Less polished than derbies but dressier than a pair of Converse, the loafer silhouette comfortably sits between the extremes of whimsy and austerity. The Buffalo Loafer carves its own impression with its refined, structured and rounded shape, while its thick,
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