From Prada to The Row: 10 Designer Slides Every Cool Fashion Person Is Wearing
One of the dominant shoe shapes for summer? Slide sandals. The easy, slip-on-and-go shoes are the perfect pairing for everything from dresses and tailoring to swimsuits and beachwear, meaning they have as much of a place in day-to-day summer looks as they do in a vacation wardrobe. Taking a look at the styles fashion insiders are wearing right now, there are some cool designer slides that are clear front-runners and earning a spot in their wardrobes.
Hermès continues to be one of the most in-demand brands in the category. In recent seasons, the Chypre and Oran sandals have been top sellers, while the Giulia sandals—finished with a signature Kelly clasp—are already carving themselves out as the shoes to buy for summer 2023. Other cult styles from brands including The Row, Prada, Loewe, and more are climbing to the top of the must-buy list. Ahead, the best designer slides to add to your cart.
The Row Chocolate Slides
The Chocolate slides from The Row are winning attention from the fashion set for their refined take on modern minimalism. Available in cherry red, black, and white, these are the perfect go-with-anything slides to wear all summer long.
Hermès Chypre Sandals
Chunky and comfy, the Hermés Chypre sandals are a style that are nearly impossible to track down because they have become so popular in the past several years. Word to the wise: Order these in you find them in your size.
Bottega Veneta Lido Sandals
The iconic woven leather intrecciato motif from Bottega Veneta is infused into the brand's Lido sandals. Though they aren't new, the brand continues to bring the style back season after season in new colorways.
Prada Raffia Sandals
This summer, raffia is taking over accessories including everything from bags to shoes. The key piece to know for the trend? Prada's flatform slides, finished with the brand's iconic triangle motif.
Hermès Oran Sandals
Perhaps the most well-known slides from Hermès are also one of the most timeless and classic pair of slides: The Oran sandals. Finished with an "H" cutout and a wide range of colorways, these are a key designer slide to have in your wardrobe.
Toteme City Suede Slides
If your style lands on the pared-back, minimal side of the fashion spectrum, turn your attention to Toteme's latest sandals for summer: The City slides, designed with two narrow straps and a cushioned sole.
Hermès Giulia Sandals
Yet another pair of Hermès sandals landed on our list of the best designer slides: The Giulia sandals. Newer and lesser-known than the Chypre and Oran sandals, this style is finished with Kelly hardware and are set to be huge for summer.
Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Bubble Slides
Designed in collaboration with Paula's Ibiza, these playful Loewe Bubble slides are new for 2023 and have already been gaining momentum on Instagram. Finished in a comfortable and practical rubber, they're primed for summer holidays on the beach.
Loro Piana Summer Charms Slides
The quiet luxury momentum has been fueled by brands including Loro Piana whose pieces are familiar only to astute fashion insiders. Among those items are the brand's timeless Summer Charms slides.
Prada Logo Slide Sandals
Prada's logo slide sandals are another standout piece from the brand. Easy and simple, yet striking, the shoes are finished with the Prada triangle logo and are available in neutral shades including beige, black, and soft pink.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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