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Chanel Resort 2027 Debuts Heel-Less Shoes in Biarritz

other · 2026-04-29

Chanel presented its resort 2027 collection in Biarritz, featuring heel-less shoes tied to models' feet, sparking online debate. The semi-barefoot design, part of Matthieu Blazy's second collection for the house, includes only the back half of a shoe with no sole. Vogue staffers debated the trend, with some praising its whimsy and others questioning practicality. The shoes were seen as an evolution of the flip-flop trend and a nod to viral fashion moments reminiscent of Karl Lagerfeld. Potential celebrity wearers suggested include Tilda Swinton, Doechii, Dua Lipa, and A$AP Rocky.

Key facts

  • Chanel resort 2027 collection shown in Biarritz
  • Shoes are heel-less, tied to models' feet
  • Design by Matthieu Blazy, his second Chanel collection
  • Vogue staffers Hannah Jackson, Anna Cafolla, Max Berlinger, Christian Allaire reacted
  • Shoes described as 'anti-shoe' or 'freaky'
  • Comparisons to Margiela Tabi and McQueen armadillo shoes
  • Suggested for beachy or garden party settings
  • Celebrity picks include Tilda Swinton, Doechii, Dua Lipa, A$AP Rocky

Entities

Artists

  • Matthieu Blazy
  • Karl Lagerfeld
  • Tilda Swinton
  • Doechii
  • Dua Lipa
  • A$AP Rocky
  • Chloë Sevigny
  • Kristen Stewart
  • Emma Chamberlain

Institutions

  • Chanel
  • Vogue
  • Tory Burch
  • Margiela
  • McQueen
  • The Row
  • Met Gala
  • Chloé

Locations

  • Biarritz
  • France

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