tech
April 30, 2026
New Chanel sandals have caused shock online, and here's why
New Chanel sandals without soles are attracting attention online, with fashion sites describing them as bold, playful, and unusual.
TL;DR
- Chanel unveiled new sole-less sandals during a fashion show in Biarritz.
- The sandals feature thin straps and minimal heel support, with much of the sole absent.
- Fashion websites have described the footwear as bold, playful, unusual, and 'cap-heel'.
- The design has generated significant online discussion and attention, with some calling it 'bizarrely quirky'.
- Matthieu Blazy, artistic director of Chanel, presented these shoes in his first cruise collection for the brand.
- Celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Tilda Swinton, Sofia Coppola, and A$AP Rocky were in attendance at the show.
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