soludos

With just two years in the making, Soludos espadrilles have taken the Summer fashion scene by storm with its chic, laid-back attitude and affordable price points. With no design background in his past, founder Nick Brown started the brand because he couldn't find a pair of decent espadrilles in NYC without having to spend a lot of money. With a mission in mind, Brown decided to create his own budget-friendly line — prices range from $42 to $65 — of jute-soled espadrilles reminiscent of the pairs he wore as a kid during vacations in Spain. Needless to say, the brand has already garnered a huge following among the fashion set and celebrities, including Kate Bosworth, Anne Hathaway, and Jennifer Garner. Additionally, collaborations with brands like J.Crew, Opening Ceremony, and Mara Hoffman have catapulted Soludos's popularity nationwide. We sat down with the founder to hear the latest about the line, upcoming collaborations, and exciting expansion into a whole new category. Click on for the 411, plus see the new Spring 2013 collection here.

With the latest (read: third) installment of Soludos for Opening Ceremony newly minted and shoppable, we've officially got surf, sun, and sand on our minds. This time around, the espadrille brand and cool-girl clothier have teamed up to create seven new exclusive styles, and lucky for us, the collaboration just so happens to put an edgy spin on the classic Summer sole by injecting out-of-the-box hues and textures into the mix. Think brilliant neon lemon stripe linens, neutral-toned raffia, and one supercool perforated leather pair. And while the $45 price point is sweet, we love that these shoes are warm weather versatile. From hitting the beach to running around the city, to lazy Sunday brunches, Soludos for Opening Ceremony gives us an easy solution to our laid-back Summer dressing quandaries. Click through to see the complete collection — and let us know which pair you'll be snagging in the comments.

Cool collaboration alert: espadrille brand Soludos and J.Crew have teamed up to deliver an ultrachic lineup of Summer-perfect shoes. Drawing from the classic espadrille flat style (jute soles and cloth uppers) and slick nautical-inspired colors, this exclusive collection presents a new version of slip-on savvy footwear. We love the sun-faded detail of the fabric, which gives it a totally vintage, worn-in feel from the start. But the best part of all? At $35 a pop, these warm-weather shoes are affordable, available now, and worth the wear. From the beach-ready spearmint-hued pair to the bold lemon-zest iteration just begging to be worn at Coachella next week, there's a style for every Spring-to-Summer whimsy. Click through to see the complete collection — and let us know which pair you'll be snagging in the comments.

Inspired by Lartigue's 1920s work, we're embracing the clean, sportif style — bold women in wide-leg pants and tanks, crisp one-piece swimsuits — that filled his photographs. It's like minimalism interpreted for the beach. How do you wear it this season? By finding clean silhouettes, natural textures, and minimal sailor details that relay beachy ease in the crispest way. Click our slideshow to shop these simple, impactful basics that you'll wear all Spring and Summer long.