Serious Fashion People Are Overlooking Basic Brands For This Emerging Trainer Label

If your trainer collection is in need of a refresh—something elevated yet a little under the radar—you’re in exactly the right place. While the streets might be saturated with familiar favourites, I've spotted a chic, low-key trainer trend fashion insiders are gravitating towards this summer.

Channelling a distinctly ‘70s mood, Dries Van Noten's low-profile trainers feature clean lines, a supple suede finish and a two-tone colour palette, offering all the ease of a classic trainer, with a fresh, 2025 feel.

Hailing from Belgium, the brand has long held a reputation for its intricately layered and artfully assembled outfits, prints galore and a refined bohemia, but this season it's their low-profile trainers that are causing a fuss. Tapping into the retro-inspired trainer trend, with an uncomplicated design that feels elegant and easy to style, these streamlined shoes have been slipping into chic Instagram pages where Sambas used to slot.

While the forest green pair has already become a quiet favourite among those in the know—and has sadly sold out—they also come in a handful of chic, versatile shades—rich chocolate, soft beige and deep black included.

So if you’re looking for a trainer that feels a little more elevated (and a little less everywhere), consider this your cue. Keep scrolling to shop the Dries Van Noten styles we’re currently obsessed with.

SHOP DRIES VAN NOTEN TRAINERS:

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Leather and Suede Sneakers

The chocolate brown colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

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Leather and Suede Sneakers

These sleek black trainers are so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.

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Leather and Suede Sneakers

Add a pop of colour to your summer shoe rotation.

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Suede-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers

I predict that it won't be long until the mesh trainer trend goes mainstream.

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Suede-Trimmed Leather Sneakers

Every great wardrobe starts with a pair of white trainers.

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Metallic Leather Sneakers

Add some shimmer to your step.

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Metallic Leather Sneakers

Don't wait! These are on their way to selling out.

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Snake-Effect Leather Sneakers

The snake-effect finish gives these such an elevated edge.