While compiling our 2008 Year in Review, we noticed that we’d finally featured a respectable number of finds from the cut cloth world of fashion. So it should come as no surprise that we’re already diving into new trend-setting threads of 2009 with today’s post. In terms of trendy footwear, there are a boat load of names ranging from Manolo Blahnik to Crocs and even Uggs. The list is about to welcome a newcomer that will undoubtedly be a contender on the runways, red carpets, and pavement. Introducing Italy’s newest export, le dd. These soft, elastic and breathable slippers are both anti-bacterial and anti-allergenic. Not only do they protect your feet from odor causing bactria, but they also block out 80% of the suns UV rays, while maintaining natural breathability that sandals can’t touch. More important is the fact that they are fully recyclable after you’ve worn them out. Good luck scoring a pair of these, I doubt they’ll be able to meet the high demand for the foreseeable future.
