These louche flats come endorsed by some stylish A-listers …
Mastering off-duty dressing is no easy feat. Which is why, when it comes to SS26‘s top shoe trends, we’re intrigued by the revival of the slipper. Worn by the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Hailey Bieber, the louche footwear style is a go-to for that just-rolled-out-of-bed look that’s so idolised in the fashion world right now. But what is the look exactly? Part mule, part (outdoor) slipper, these styles aren’t exclusively backless – some take the form of a leather slipper, others are akin to a very slim, satin ballerina, often with a square toe – but the general vibe is if they could pass for house shoes, hotel slippers, or something you might run to the car in, then they cut the mustard.
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Bieber’s shoes of choice are the Penelope mules by The Row which boast a slip-on shape, a slim block heel and a textured look. Black Penelope calf-hair mules, The Row, €1,540; www.net-a-porter.com.
On the maximalist side of things, Dublin lifestyle brand Tomorrows has collaborated with Paris label Calla on a small collection of mules made from upcycled Berber rugs. We can see these going excellently with slim jeans on a spring day. Red Babouche slippers, Calla x Tomorrows, €159; www.tomorrows.store.
Ranking high on our lust-list is a pair of Gucci horsebit mules in brown suede. Pepper brown horsebit GG mules, Gucci, €720; www.mytheresa.com.
On the high street, COS is tapping into the trend with these padded satin mules which come in at under €100. Black satin backless mules, €69, at COS.
Perhaps better suited to indoors than out, we’re nonetheless taken by these Suri alpaca wool slip-ons by Irish brand Cayo which will ensure your loungewear look will turn heads. Toffee alpaca wool slippers, €170; www.cayo-brand.com.
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