Say Hello to Chanel's Mules—the Latest Summer It Shoe

last updated 24 January 2020

Just as summer rolls around each year, a summer It shoe also arrives just in time to pack for vacation. This year, there is no doubt about the shoe we’re crowning as the ultimate It shoe of the season, and it belongs to none other than Chanel. A mule that is available in a variety of styles and colorways, the one thing it has in common is a PVC heel. Another? Fashion insiders who have quickly adopted the cool shoe into their wardrobes.

Need further proof? Ahead, I’m highlighting women from the fashion set who are already wearing the cult shoe and exactly how they’re styling it. If you’re wondering if now is a good time to buy, it is. Some of the colorways have already sold out, and the others are soon to follow. Go on to see why Chanel’s PVC mules are the It shoe for summer and act quickly before they’re gone.

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Styled with a simple pair of white pants, the Chanel mules create the perfect vacation outfit.

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Add them to a bike shorts and blazer look.

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If you plan on wearing a colorful pair, style them with an equally colorful dress.

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You can't go wrong with the black mules paired with jeans.

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Yep, here's more proof that they're the perfect shoe to wear with jeans.

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Yes, they are actually the ultimate travel shoes.

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More Evidence That Chanel's Mules Are the It Shoe for Summer

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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 and runway content as well as 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, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, 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 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.