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A new design from luxury fashion house Chanel is raising eyebrows, with some critics wondering whether high fashion has gone a step too far.
Chanel unveiled its Cruise 2027 collection in Biarritz, France, on Tuesday, featuring a sandal design that leaves most of the foot exposed and covers only the heel with straps wrapped around the ankle.
The show attracted A-list attendees including Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton, A$AP Rocky and Sofia Coppola.
In her review, Elle described the toe-capped footwear as “intentionally incomplete.”
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A model walks the runway at Chanel’s Cruise 2027 collection in Biarritz, France, wearing a sandal design that leaves most of the foot exposed. (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images / Getty Images)
“The cap-toe went out the window, as the design was based solely on what the brand called a ‘barefoot heel cap,’” the outlet wrote.
Chanel Creative Director Matthieu Blazy shared Women’s clothing everyday that even his own team initially questioned the daring concept.
“At one point someone said to me, ‘It’s too much,’” Blazy said. “And then we saw this amazing photo of the coast… it’s such a mess, such an explosion. I thought, ‘You know what? Let’s go!'”
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Chanel’s latest shoe design has sparked debate about how far high fashion should go. (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images; Kristy Sparow/WireImage / Getty Images)
Photos of the sandals quickly sparked debate online, with social media users divided between praise and confusion.
Some called the design ‘genius’ and ‘brilliant’, while others mocked the unconventional look.
“Where’s the rest of the shoe?” wrote one user. “I’m confused.”
“Recession indicators: half a Chanel shoe,” another joked.
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Models present Chanel’s Cruise 2027 collection in Biarritz, France, where a minimalist sandal design sparked online debate. (Marc Piasecki/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“That’s not even a shoe. It’s sh,” one commenter added.
“Full foot frontal,” one user joked.
One user referenced “The Devil Wears Prada,” writing, “As Miranda Priestly would say, did you fall and hit your head on the sidewalk?”
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A$AP Rocky, Michaela Coel, Tilda Swinton and Nicole Kidman attend Chanel’s Cruise 2026/27 show in Biarritz, France, on April 28, 2026. (Aurore Marechal/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Others questioned the practicality of the design, with one user writing: “Can someone please wear these on the streets of New York and then on the subway and on the train? Please film your feet when you get home.”
The sandals are not listed as an official retail item and the price has not been revealed.
