After the dad shoe wave, a relaxed aesthetic continues to shape the modern fashion scene. Key comebacks include the “grandfather” vest and fisherman sandals, which were considered an anti-trend until recently. Combining minimalism with the massiveness of gladiator shoes and the naive aesthetics of familiar beach models, these “fisherman” sandals have been at the peak of trends for several seasons now and are making a particularly loud comeback in the spring-summer 2026 season – notably in the collections of Dior and Celine.
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How to wear them today? Following the example of Gilda Ambrosio, it is worth choosing platforms – they add height and character to the image. Those who gravitate towards a more restrained aesthetic will suit models with soft lines, like Blanca Miró's: Miu Miu and The Row reinterpret fisherman sandals in smooth leather with a thin sole, making them more sophisticated and versatile.
In the Dior Men and Celine spring-summer 2026 collections, these sandals finally cement their status as the most fashionable footwear: from models with the CD logo under the direction of Jonathan Anderson to versions with the iconic Triomphe in gold and silver from Celine.
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