Margaret Qualley's Barefoot Shoes on Red Carpet Have Fans Putting Their Foot Down
The 31-year-old wore Chanel’s Cruise 2027 barefoot sandals, which expose most of the foot, as fans reacted online.
- On Thursday, actor Margaret Qualley attended 'The Dog Stars' world premiere at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, turning heads in a fringed Chanel dress paired with the fashion house's unconventional barefoot sandals.
- Designed by Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy, the viral sole-less footwear debuted in April as part of the brand's Cruise 2027 collection, featuring only a heel cap and ankle straps that leave toes exposed.
- Based on Peter Heller's 2012 novel, the post-apocalyptic film is directed by Sir Ridley Scott and stars Qualley alongside Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin as survivors navigating a pandemic-ravaged world.
- Trend analyst Mandy Lee urged followers to "hop on the freaky shoe grind," while social media reactions ranged from praise to skepticism about the minimalist design's practicality.
- Featuring canine co-star Rak Jasper, 'The Dog Stars' officially hits theaters and IMAX on August 28, marking the wide release of the highly anticipated sci-fi adaptation.
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Margaret Qualley’s ‘barefoot’ sandals spark reactions: ‘Won’t be caught dead using public restroom’
Designer Matthieu Blazy sparked a viral fashion debate by introducing semi-barefoot sandals in Chanel's resort collection in Biarritz, France. Actor Margaret Qualley brought the controversial non-shoe trend to the red carpet at the London premiere of The Dog Stars, wearing tiny black Chanel heel caps that left her toes completely exposed.
Margaret Qualley Sparks Buzz Over Barefoot Footwear: What To Know About Chanel's Divisive Sandals
Margaret Qualley sparked a buzz at The Dog Stars premiere in London after stepping onto the red carpet in Chanel's controversial 'barefoot' footwear, leaving her toes, arches and soles exposed. The actress paired the unusual shoes with a black fringed Chanel gown, but it was her 'barely-there' footwear that quickly became the talking point of the evening. The unconventional design has divided fashion audiences, with some praising its experimenta…
The actress is currently promoting Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars", where she shares the poster with Jacob Elordi.
Margaret Qualley did wear sandals even if you can't see them, because...they're 'naked'
Margaret Qualley wore Chanel's barely there barefoot heels at the London premiere of The Dog Stars. The look revived debate over the label's viral impractical design and fashion's growing taste for unconventional footwear.
Great on top, but what about the bottom? Margaret Qualley's look was definitely the talk of the town at the premiere of the film "The Dog Stars." The recently separated actress not only went topless, but also practically bottomless – showcasing what is probably the season's most unusual shoe trend! Fashionistas already know this: you don't necessarily have to understand every trend. This was probably also the case for many of Margaret Qualley's …
Margaret Qualley boots in Chanel's "Barfuß-Sandale" for the London film premiere.
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