London Fashion Week is home to some of the most idolized, out of the ordinary, and well known couture designers in the entire world. Having a line that is premiered at one of the London Fashion Week shows means an automatic response to the new collection, so statements must be made- and designer Christopher Kane did just that. During his show in London, the Scottish designer sent his models down the runway in- wait for it- Crocs. That’s right, the rubber, perforated clogs typically in the style guides of young children, have made their high fashion debut. The Christopher Kane Spring 2017 Crocs are in natural, earthy tones, and decorated with geodes and natural rocks to fill in the all too well-known holes in the shoes. These special edition Crocs are said to be made available to the public, so everyone can get a hand on this designer footwear.

Though this news may be seen as the end of the world to anyone who would call themselves a fashionista, I find this new incredibly exciting. I have become known amongst my friends as a type of “Croc connoisseur”, (a title which I proudly proclaim while holding my four separate pairs of the shoes high), and I think it is a spectacular addition to the fashion industry. Crocs are comfortable, sensible, easily personalized- the little charms that go in the holes of Crocs are called Jibitz- and now, an affordable option of a designer shoe. Those who bash the rubber clogs are probably the same who bashed the comeback of another “ugly” and sensible shoe style- a little-known brand called Birkenstocks.

The fashion industry is evolving, and though the “pain is beauty” standard is still around, comfort is now an important aspect to fashion, and for that I and many others are incredibly grateful. So thank you, Mr. Christopher Kane- here’s to many more years of Crocs in fashion.