Sofia Richie’s wedding to Elliot Grainge earlier this year thrust her into the ranks of today’s most influential dressers. Since then, her summer outfits have reflected a timeless and elegant aesthetic, a deviation from the Y2K-inspired and sheer trends most frequently seen on young celebrities – both on and off the red carpet. However, Sofia is gradually adapting her wardrobe as autumn approaches, and she’s caught everyone off guard with a surprising addition to her footwear collection.
This week, Sofia was seen having lunch with friends in Beverly Hills, sporting one of the most controversial footwear styles of the year: the “naked shoe”. Her ensemble featured a black linen button-up shorts set, complemented by a green tweed Chanel cross-body bag and black square-frame sunglasses. The standout element, however, was her Alaïa fishnet flats. This choice of footwear seemed like a deliberate act of sartorial rebellion, considering Richie’s recent preference for safer, classic options like Chanel pumps, Saint Laurent sandals and Khaite sling-backs.
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Sofia’s flats have also earned the favour of British Vogue editors. Laura Hawkins, acting European associate fashion features director, and Eniola Dare, fashion editor, are both fans of Alaïa’s attention-grabbing slippers. “The moment I saw them, I was in love!” Dare said previously. “Not only are they incredibly comfortable, but they can be paired with practically anything.”
As autumn approaches, it’s time to transition our wardrobes from breezy skirts and lightweight cardigans to maxi dresses and trench coats. Take inspiration from Sofia and the Vogue girls and add a twist to any outfit with a bold naked shoe.
