Fashion Debate: Trainers and Tailoring?

Make like Celine’s Phoebe Philo and pair your sneakers with somber, relaxed suiting – we’ve used Red’s August issue pre-fall shoot as inspiration.

Trainers work well with a mannish oversized coat and slouchy tailored trousers.

Nikes work well with a statement skirt or dress.

Ease into the trend with a slim, monochrome trainer. This pair will modernise any outfit

Air Max Thea, £84.99, by Nike

Pair your trainers with a tailored coat for the perfect smart/casual combination

The Air Max trainers by Nike are a new classic and come in every colour. This blue hue is ideal with camel or grey.

Air Max Lunar 1, £105, by Nike

Keep it plain, chic and simple, this is 'normcore' at its best.

Made cool by Celine's Phoebe Philo the, Adidas Stan Smith trainers are top of our list.

Stan Smith trainers, £67, by Adidas

Wear your white Stan Smiths with black cigarette pants for maximum monochrome contrast.

Match trainers with your favourite floral printed trousers.

The slip on trainer is still our all time favourite.

Woven slip on trainers, £12.99, by New Look