The Paris Packing Trick: White Sneakers, Elevated
There’s a certain art to dressing for Paris. You want to look polished but not precious, elegant without overthinking it. And when your itinerary includes everything from museum-hopping to long lunches in Saint-Germain, your shoes need to work overtime. I’m always shocked when I see how many miles I’ve walked in Paris. I LOVE France! Enter: the chicest travel upgrade you didn’t know you needed. White (or any color!) sneakers — simple, classic, always in the suitcase. But this time? They’re getting the Crown Check Approved treatment with a quick, clever twist: Hermès silk shoelaces. Yes, Hermès. On your sneakers. It’s the kind of high-low styling that French girls do best (like a Rolex laced onto a pair of Nikes in St Tropez…but really). A flash of silk peeking out from your laces gives that effortless-meets-elegance feel, like you might’ve just thrown it together. These laces come from repurposed Hermès silk scarves. Think of them as jewelry for your feet — but better, because you can walk all day in them. Cost-per-wear? Off the charts. You’re still wearing your go-to sneakers, but with a twist that feels très spécial. I’ve picked out some solid tennis shoes, but wouldn’t hesitate to add the Hermes laces to shoe. Add them to your existing Adidas or New Balance or whatever your go-to is these days. The more personality that shows, the better. Love whatever you’re wearing and it’ll magically work… I promise.
