When it comes to off-duty style in New York City, Irina Shayk has a knack for making routine outings look intentional.
On May 3, 2021, the model was photographed in Manhattan, proving that even a school run is an opportunity to experiment with structured tailoring and classic footwear.
Irina Shayk sharpens her striped Vivienne Westwood suit with crisp white socks and black Dr. Martens 1461 oxfords while walking her daughter through Manhattan on May 3, 2021 (Credit: Instar / WENN)
She opted for a bold navy-and-gold striped Vivienne Westwood Fall 2021 suit, featuring a cropped blazer over a crisp white shirt.
The look centered on a specific styling choice: high-waisted, ankle-length trousers paired with visible white socks—a nod to the “geek-chic” aesthetic that bridges the gap between formal and irreverent.
Irina Shayk keeps her tailoring directional in a cropped pinstripe suit, letting the low-profile 1461s and bright socks define the look’s edge (Credit: Instar / WENN)
The Russian-born model wore her hair in an off-center parting, accessorizing with Fenty Inside Story sunglasses and a Maskc Tartan face mask.
She rounded out the ensemble with tiny hoop earrings, a Jennifer Zeuner Theresa Cross necklace, and a milk-chocolate-embossed Baguette bag from the Australian brand Rylan.
A closer look at Irina’s polished off-duty styling—sleek cat-eye sunglasses, a tartan mask, and a cross pendant offsetting structured suiting (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Giving the polished tailoring a subtle jolt of attitude, Irina grounded the look in a pair of Dr. Martens 1461 Gibson Smooth oxfords—an enduring design first introduced on April 1, 1961 (the origin of its “1461” name).
Available on Amazon and Zappos, the three-eye silhouette walks a deliberate line between formal and subversive.
The brand’s signature Smooth leather—buffed to a uniform, semi-gloss finish—can read either polished or slightly rugged depending on styling, while its famously stiff structure softens with wear, making Irina’s choice of crisp white socks feel both considered and practical during the break-in phase.
The cropped hem and exposed socks spotlight the Dr. Martens 1461’s clean three-eye silhouette and signature yellow welt stitching in motion (Credit: Instar / WENN)
What sets the 1461 apart from standard dress oxfords is its construction. The upper is heat-sealed and stitched to the sole using a Goodyear welt, giving the shoe its durability and making it well-suited to the realities of city dressing. Underfoot, Dr. Martens’ AirWair sole—originally engineered for shock absorption—adds a subtle cushioning effect that traditional hard-bottom shoes lack.
That blend of utility and attitude is what makes the 1461 so effective here. Its clean, almost school-uniform silhouette mirrors the structure of her Vivienne Westwood suit, while its roots in British subculture introduce just enough friction to keep the look from feeling overly polished.
It’s this balance—part workwear, part tailoring, part rebellion—that has kept the 1461 relevant for decades, not as a trend, but as a constant.
The Dr. Martens 1461 Gibson in smooth leather, finished with a durable AirWair sole and iconic contrast stitching that defines the brand’s DNA
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