Margaret Qualley, who recently turned heads around the world with a look at the London premiere of ‘The Dog Stars‘. And the reason was the viral Chanel “barefoot sandals” she wore on her feet. Now you might be wondering, what exactly are these? Well, let us tell you.
These sandals are essentially nothing more than a leather heel cap and a few thin ribbon-like straps. Yes, they have no sole, the toes are exposed, and the entire foot is left almost completely bare. Looking at them, it seems as though someone simply forgot to put on their shoes. The New York Times called them “irrational, meaningless luxury”, while Vogue described them as “bizarre”. And the internet? The internet is divided over them.
Margaret Qualley’s look at the premiere
Margaret Qualley, who is herself a brand ambassador for Chanel, wore a black fringed Chanel dress for the occasion. The dress had a deep V-shaped neckline and cap sleeves. She paired it with diamond earrings, a dark manicure, and wore her hair loose with a center part. But the real attention was on her feet, where these barefoot sandals beautifully showcased her pedicure as well. Margaret brought this shoe straight from the runway to the red carpet, becoming the first celebrity to do so.
Are these shoes or something else?
This question is on everyone’s mind. One X user wrote, “Calling these shoes is a bit much”। Then another said, “Okay, but are Margaret Qualley’s barefoot shoes kind of terrifying?”। But some people actually liked the look. One user said, “I didn’t think I’d like these sandals, but Margaret made them look really good. The whole look feels effortless”। In other words, this is a trend in the fashion world that has people divided. And when a brand like Chanel does something like this, it is bound to become a sensation.
These shoes were first seen in Chanel’s Resort 2027 collection in April 2026. They’ve been the subject of discussion ever since, but Margaret Qualley became the first celebrity to dare to wear them from the runway to the red carpet. And Margaret herself is also a Chanel ambassador.
Did Margaret Qualley also hint at her personal life?
Now there’s another aspect behind this look. Recently, there were reports that Margaret and her husband Jack Antonoff had separated. The couple split after nearly three years of marriage. Margaret had denied rumors that a third person was the reason for the separation.
Now the question arises: did Margaret deliberately wear these barefoot sandals so that people’s attention would shift from the news about her marriage to her fashion statement? Maybe yes, maybe no. But one thing is certain: she grabbed the headlines.
Will this become a trend?
Will the “shoes-without-shoes” trend start after Margaret Qualley’s move? It might. Or it might just be a one-time stunt. But this has happened before in the world of fashion. At times, the “naked clothes” (nude dressing) trend emerged， and at other times, “ugly shoes” did. Now it’s the turn of “bare shoes” (naked shoes). And Margaret Qualley has started it. One thing is certain, Margaret has made such a bold statement that it will be remembered for a long time.
Conclusion
These barefoot sandals by Margaret Qualley are part of that same fashion journey where what was strange yesterday becomes a trend today. Whether you like these shoes or not, they have certainly achieved one thing: people are talking about them on the internet, and in the world of fashion, that is the biggest success.
So the next time you buy a new pair of shoes, think about whether they are limited to the heel or cover the entire foot? Perhaps in the future, we will all be seen wearing such “barefoot shoes”. But until then, Margaret Qualley deserves a round of applause for this bold move.
