A Perfect Ken

Designers take their cue for Barbie's beau with bold styles and Malibu-bright colors for Spring/Summer '24.

Fashion editor: Kathleen O’Reilly; model: Tristan Paine/Q Management; hair and makeup: Zaiya Latt/Bryan Bantry Agency; digital tech: Emma Devereaux; production assistant: Eileen Viglietta. Shot on location at Underworld Productions, Patchogue. NY.

Biion slip-ons with perforated uppers.
Biion slip-ons with perforated uppers.
Cowboy boots with fill-quill ostrich vamps and full-grain leather uppers by by Twisted X.
Cowboy boots with fill-quill ostrich vamps and full-grain leather uppers by by Twisted X.
Converse canvas platform hi-tops with skate-inspired suede eyerow overlays and punched eyelets.
Converse canvas platform hi-tops with skate-inspired suede eyerow overlays and punched eyelets.
Chunky joggers with with mixed material uppers by Javi.
Chunky joggers with with mixed material uppers by Javi.
Waterproof EVA sport slides with anatomically shaped comfort footbeds by Birkenstock.
Waterproof EVA sport slides with anatomically shaped comfort footbeds by Birkenstock.

Clockwise from top: Lowa lightweight trail runner; work jogger with carbon composite toe guard by Cat Footwear; espadrille slip-on by Geox; water-friendly boat shoe by Sanuk; Ambitious perforated slip-on.
Clockwise from top: Lowa lightweight trail runner; work jogger with carbon composite toe guard by Cat Footwear; espadrille slip-on by Geox; water-friendly boat shoe by Sanuk; Ambitious perforated slip-on.
L’Artiste horsebit loafers with moc toe stitching detail.
L’Artiste horsebit loafers with moc toe stitching detail.
Micro suede platform sneakers with stud embellishments by Steve Madden.
Micro suede platform sneakers with stud embellishments by Steve Madden.
Leather boat shoes made in Maine by Quoddy.
Leather boat shoes made in Maine by Quoddy.
From top: sneaker mules featuring recycled uppers by Psudo; Lamo knit upper boat shoes with EVA soles; recovery sandals with high-absorbency midsoles by Oofos.
From top: sneaker mules featuring recycled uppers by Psudo; Lamo knit upper boat shoes with EVA soles; recovery sandals with high-absorbency midsoles by Oofos.

 

The October/November 2024 Issue

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