As the temperatures hit peak this month, we’re seeing ourselves right in the midst of sandal season. A must-have in every summer wardrobe—along with flowy maxi dresses and denim shorts to beat the heat—the versatile sandal is known to be a celebrity favourite. Proving that style and comfort can most definitely come hand-in-hand, the seasonal footwear has never been more relevant as we see the return of the once-condemned ‘ugly’ clogs, Birkenstocks, that made its comeback into the mainstream. Gone are the days of rubber slippers, as the renaissance of sandals in recent years has brought upon us a selection of elevated slip-ons and casually chic thong sandals, as popularised by Kendall Jenner.
Regardless of the occasion, there’s bound to be a sandal out there that’ll have you dressed for the part. Out and about in the streets of Europe? Perhaps take cues from style savant Alexa Chung and her trusty Birkenstocks to save your feet from the rocky pavements. Or if you’re anything like Jessica Jung, lounging by the pool and soaking up the sun has never been more fitting in sleek slip-ons. Summer activities aside, it’s never too late to pick up a pair of trusty sandals that’ll last you for the seasons to come, especially in sunny Singapore.
Below, see the celebrities that’ve hopped onto the trend and where to purchase the sandals of this season.
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Strappy sandals: Irene Kim
Known to elongate the legs, strappy sandals are a great pick if you’re looking to seamlessly transition from a casual daytime outfit like Irene Kim to a more refined look at night as seen on Lori Harvey.
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Strappy sandals: Katie Holmes
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Strappy sandals: Lori Harvey
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Strappy sandals: Gabrielle Union
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Gianvito Rossi metallic leather sandals, $1,238
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Ancient Greek Sandals leather sandals, $283
Available at Matchesfashion.
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Chunky platforms: Lucy Hale
We all love a good chunky heel, but what do you get when you merge that with an ever comfy sandal? The platform sandal. Whether you choose to dress it down with a simple pair of jeans like Emma Watson and (G)-IDLE’s Minnie or dress it up with a vibrant co-ord like Simone, you’re bound to strut in style. Not to mention its potential as the most fabulous of poolside footwear, as Normani opts for a funky pair of wood platforms with a metallic bathing suit.
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Chunky platforms: (G)-IDLE's Minnie
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Chunky platforms: Simone Ashley
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Chunky platforms: Emma Roberts
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Chunky platforms: Normani
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Simple slides: Jessica Jung
From sleek minimalism to street style chic, the world of slides knows no limits. Jessica Jung exudes an aura of refinement even as she lounges by the pool in the highly coveted Hermès sandals, while Camila Cabello roamed the alleys of Italy in a pair of woven slides in a summery shade of lavender.
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Simple slides: Camila Cabello
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Simple slides: Red Velvet's Joy
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Simple slides: Lizzo
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Birkenstocks and the sorts: Alexa Chung
The epitome of style and comfort, Birkenstock are the go-to sandals this season for those looking to clock in 10,000 steps a day. It’s no secret that luxury labels like Isabel Marant and other brands have been making their own renditions the sandal style, and seeing how Jennifer Lawrence styled some suede buckled sandals from Pierre Hardy, it’s likely that we’ll be welcoming more high fashion lookalikes of the classic German footwear.
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Birkenstocks and the sorts: Gigi Hadid
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Birkenstocks and the sorts: Red Velvet's Seulgi
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Birkenstocks and the sorts: Jennifer Lawrence
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Thong sandals: Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner brought back the controversial 90’s footwear with her recent appearances in thong sandals. Seeing as platform thongs have already taken off on TikTok as the ultimate casual summer shoe, it’s no wonder why even the Queen of Coachella, Vanessa Hudgens is dipping her feet in the footwear trend. Perfect for beach days and daytime errands, these elevated sandals are sure to go with every outfit under the sun from baggy denim to boho-chic dresses.
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Thong sandals: Vanessa Hudgens
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