Wales Bonner Dakar Genuine Calf Hair Loafer

Name: Wales Bonner Dakar Genuine Calf Hair Loafer
Brand: Wales Bonner
SKU: B0909444
Price: 930.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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$930.00

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Wales Bonner Dakar Genuine Calf Hair Loafer moves with quiet energy—the wavy zebra stripes ripple across the calf-hair, turning a classic loafer into a sculptural silhouette. Made in Italy, the upper pairs genuine calf-hair with a leather lining and sole, while a rounded toe keeps the line clean and effortless.

With a convertible heel, the shoe slides from a flat, grounded look to a touch of lift when the moment calls for polish. The plush calf-hair adds texture against skin, and the leather interior and sole promise longevity and a smooth stride. A rounded toe and versatile palette let it pair with tailoring, denim, or skirts without losing its refined edge.

Wales Bonner's take on luxury footwear blends heritage craft with bold texture; this Dakar loafer embodies that ethos. Made in Italy and noted as Black Owned/Founded, it’s an elevated staple that moves from street to soirée with effortless confidence.

Materials / Fabrication

Wavy zebra stripes pattern
Genuine calf-hair upper
Leather lining
Leather sole
Made in Italy
Rounded toe
Convertible heel

Recommended Care

Professional leather and fur cleaning recommended for overall care.
Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid saturating calf-hair with water.
Spot clean leather components with a leather cleaner; condition occasionally to maintain suppleness.
Avoid heat sources and direct sunlight; air-dry away from heat after cleaning.
Store with shoe trees or padded inserts in a dust bag to preserve shape; keep in a cool, dry place.

Lookbooks

Grace Wales Bonner Frames Menswear With Modernist Lines

Wales Bonner’s Mens Fall 2026 collection, called Morning Raga, stems from a deliberate study of modernist architectural forms as a framework for dressing. The designer described her interest in modernist design as a strategy for shaping new identities and uniforms within menswear, where grid formations, structured lines and a muted palette mirror the visual language of concrete and engineered space. This focus on architectural reference emerges as a consistent thread throughout the collection, moving beyond simple pattern to inform proportion and silhouette in ways that feel measured and thoughtful. The shapes and constructions evoke the spirit of rigor without rigidity, suggesting a new approach to how menswear can be both deliberate and expressive.

adidas Originals x Wales Bonner FW25 Lifts Everyday Pieces With Satin And Suede

adidas Originals and Wales Bonner return for Fall Winter 2025 with a collection that reads like a late night mixtape of stadium memories and sleek city polish. Athletic codes are softened through tailoring, so blousons fall with a gentle drape and tracksuits sit with a sharper line. The approach feels assured and intimate, a conversation between jersey and jacket, satin and suede, lace eyelets and pressed creases. Accessories step in with quiet swagger. Leather bowling bags nod to archive energy and give that throw on and go attitude.

Solange Knowles Takes the Spotlight in Wales Bonner’s AW24 “Dream Study” Campaign

Solange Knowles takes center stage in Wales Bonner’s Autumn/Winter 2024 “Dream Study” campaign, embodying a mesmerizing blend of grace and soulful energy. Shot by photographer Zoë Ghertner, the campaign explores ethereal elegance, featuring Solange in both black-and-white and color photography. The visuals are striking yet delicate, capturing moments of serene beauty. Whether posing against simple backdrops like a hanging sheet or holding a sparkler in the night, Solange exudes a timeless, dreamlike quality that aligns seamlessly with Wales Bonner’s signature aesthetic.

About Wales Bonner

Grace Wales Bonner founded her eponymous fashion label Wales Bonner in 2014. The Central Saint Martins graduate has won multiple awards and continues to breech the artificial boundaries of culture and fashion, through her designs that explore identity, race and gender. Shop the latest collection from Wales Bonner, ranging in tops, dresses, skirts, knitwear and pants.