“Saint Laurent” 10’s-20’s Two-tone wingtip brogue spectator shoes

“Saint Laurent” 10’s-20’s Two-tone wingtip brogue spectator shoes

Introduced in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, Saint Laurent has continuously refreshed classic styling with a modern sensibility—such as incorporating the refined structure of menswear into women’s clothing. Here, we present a truly beautiful piece from Saint Laurent that reconstructs the design of traditional gentlemen’s dress shoes through bold, high-contrast monochrome styling.

By boldly switching between black and white leather and applying intricate broguing centered around the wingtip across the entire upper, this piece harmonizes the dignity of traditional dress shoes with Saint Laurent’s distinctive, sharp mode aesthetic—all in a single pair.

First and foremost is the black leather wingtip that spreads like wings across the toe, with edge detailing featuring perforations of varying sizes arranged in a precise, orderly pattern. A delicate medallion at the center of the toe brings a careful touch, incorporating the structure of classic full brogues with remarkable attention to detail.

From there, the use of white leather broadly across the vamp, around the laces, and along the sides creates a clearly distinct, crisp, and graphic expression compared to traditional brown-toned spectator shoes. The color-coordinated design extends even to the black shoelaces, making the shoe’s structural lines visually stand out.

When viewed from the side, the broguing continues seamlessly from the opening, through the quarter, and toward the heel. Rather than simply combining two colors of leather, the design intentionally treats the boundaries between the panels themselves as decorative elements. As a result, there is a wealth of visual information not only from the front but also when looking from the side, and it is in how each leather panel appears from different angles as you walk that the charm of this shoe truly comes through.

In addition, the toe is kept sleek without becoming extremely pointed. Paired with a low-set heel and a leather sole, the overall silhouette remains clean and composed—even though this is a highly decorative brogue shoe. It becomes clear that, rather than merely recreating a classic men’s shoe, it has been refined into proportions that naturally complement Saint Laurent’s clothing.

Inside, a gold SAINT LAURENT PARIS logo is present, and on the outsole you can also find the brand name, along with “MADE IN ITALY” and the stamping for size 41. The name SAINT LAURENT PARIS came into use after the brand reorganization in 2012, so it is most consistent to consider this piece as dating from roughly 2013 to around 2020. It is a presence that lets you strongly feel the atmosphere of classic shoes reinterpreted by Saint Laurent in the 2010s.

What makes this piece especially appealing is that, while it adopts the very long-established form of a brogue shoe, it replaces that heritage with unmistakable color blocking in black and white. It is finished as a formal shoe, yet within an outfit it also functions as a visual accent—something close to jewelry or a bag.

It is particularly recommended for those who do not want to rely on flashy adornment, but still want to make a clear statement through their footwear. This is, in other words, an item that shines when you want to shift from simply wearing classic clothes in a straightforward, old-fashioned way toward a mode balance with a touch of tension.

For styling, we recommend pairing it with crisp slacks or tailored trousers with a flare silhouette, and wearing a shirt and jacket—using the contrast of the shoes as an accent within your look. It also matches exceptionally well with classically styled items such as long coats or set-ups. Without limiting it by gender, you can naturally incorporate it into a style that sits between the masculinity and elegance that Saint Laurent has long excelled at.

We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity.