Margaret Qualley wears Chanel sandals at The Dog Stars premiere
Margaret Qualley, an actress, wore Chanel sandals at the London premiere of The Dog Stars. The sandals are designed by Matthieu Blazy, a Belgian designer who introduced them during Chanel's cruise 2026 show in Biarritz.
The sandals are a heel with no toe section, which has sparked controversy and fascination online. Qualley wore the shoes to the premiere, accompanied by her dogs, in what can be seen as a form of method acting.
This is not an isolated incident, as there has been a growing trend in fashion for unusual and provocative footwear. Other examples include Vibram's FiveFingers, Loewe's PVC boots, and Saint Laurent's see-through shoes.
Fashion's fascination with freaky footwear
The trend for unusual footwear has been gaining momentum, with designers pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable. This has led to a range of innovative and provocative designs, from sandals with no toe section to see-through shoes.
Chanel's latest chapter in freaky footwear
Chanel's introduction of the toe-less sandals is the latest chapter in the brand's history of innovative and provocative designs. The brand has a long history of pushing the boundaries of fashion, and the latest sandals are no exception.
Other fashion news
In other fashion news, Kerry Taylor Auctions has unveiled the theme of its upcoming auction: Comme des Garçons, as taken from the private collection of vintage specialist and collector dot COMME. The sale will feature 265 lots, dating from the 1970s through to the present day.
Mulberry will take over Marylebone's Shreeji newsagents this weekend, celebrating a new partnership with Ronan McKenzie. The three-day pop-up will celebrate all things summer, as well as Mulberry's Darley Camera Bag.
Central Saint Martins has teamed up with McLaren's Formula One team, with 46 students from CSM's prestigious MA Fashion course delivering one exceptional runway look inspired by McLaren's racing history.
Casablanca has released its AW26 collection, accompanied by a campaign photographed in front of the pyramids in Cairo. The images focus on mythology and cosmology, capturing the essence of a young traveller discovering Egypt's rich culture.
Pat McGrath and Nicolas Ghesquière have launched the Pat McGrath x Nicolas Ghesquière La Beaute Louis Vuitton collection, inspired by the LV monogram, which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.
Converse has relaunched the Jack Purcell, originally designed in 1935 by Jack Purcell, a Canadian badminton champion. The shoe will be available from September 2 in white and green colourways.
