In the spring-summer 2026 season, fashion continues to look back at the 1990s. Along with this nostalgia, minimalism is also returning. This is noticeable in both clothes and shoes. One of the main landmarks is once again the style of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. In addition to low-heeled shoes and loafers, she often chose laconic sandals. Carolyn especially loved the models through the toe, which matched her simple and relaxed looks. And today such pairs have become relevant again.
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Alexander Wang spring-summer 2017
Baby Phat spring-summer 2003
Among all the sandals that claim the status of the main shoe of the season, flip-flops confidently come out on top. Especially in more sophisticated versions, like those from Balenciaga. But this season an even more restrained version has appeared. These are flip-flops with transparent upper straps that fix the foot.
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They create the effect of “almost invisible” shoes. Such models have already appeared in Mango and Zara: from pairs with low heels to options on a light platform. Magda Butrym offers a kitten heel version for those who do not want too high heels, and Schutz relies on stilettos that visually lengthen the silhouette. This is the essence of the trend: such shoes do not draw attention to themselves, but make the image modern and sophisticated.
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