Since its humble beginnings as a Norwegian slipper back in the 1930s, the loafer has become a shoe for all occasions. Loafers come with understated styling to compliment a casual suit, decorative tassels for hitting the deck, and a whole host of colours for evening promenades along the coast at Cannes. So, from the suave Italian slip-on to the master-crafted moccasin, here’s Brummell’s selection of this season’s best loafers.

Lodger's Italian weekend slip-on in stone (£275) is part of its new 'weekend collection'. This casual slip-on is built, literally, from the ground up with a leather sole and rubber buttons for better grip. The simple upper design highlights the hand stitching around the apron.