The Brogue- A timeless design?

The Brogue- A timeless design?

I have chosen to look at the design of the brogue shoe, with idea of current fashion always being on a cycle focusing on which traditional pieces will last the test of time?

The brogue shoe is seen as a classic and a timeless design. The true original style of brogue shoe is most accurately described as being a plain shoe, with limited styles of leather (black or brown essentially) and a standard crossover-lacing format. However the style of brogue shoes has changed dramatically since these times; the brogue shoe is no longer limited to being worn as part of office attire but expanded their reach into the fashion-world. Now seen on the high street with current designers such as Jil Sanders and Paul Smith putting their mark on the brogue.

Looking to our heritage for inspiration and transforming classics and well-known pieces like the brogue do we risk destroying our tradition or re-inventing for future designers?

Many traditional pieces like the brogue, the trench coat or the beret, that were designed with practicality and comfort in mind now have they now been ruined by modern designs, do we pick fashion over comfort and quality?

What has inspired me to look at this is the ever changing and repitition within the fashion industry, the use of traditional materials versus more conventional ones?

Consistency within fashion are we simply having to repeat history for a society of mass consumption and compromising on quality and design, items that will actually last, and what effect this has on the world and global warming?