When it comes to style, Kate Moss loves the classics - skinny jeans, leather jackets and ballet flats. But for holiday outfits, this year she's bringing back the Noughties shoe trend I never thought I'd see again.
Photographed in the Ibiza sunshine, she looked effortlessly chic (as she always does, I mean, she’s Kate Moss) in a black, lace-trimmed camisole and a raw-hem denim miniskirt. The cool and casual pairing is one I’m definitely bookmarking for my upcoming getaway, but it was her choice of comfortable sandals that really caught my eye.
Plenty of forgotten shoe trends have been making a comeback recently, from jelly sandals to wedge mules, but the gladiator sandal has until now kept itself out of the fashion spotlight. But, of course, if anyone was going to bring back this boho staple, it was going to be Kate.
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These luxe leather sandals offer such an elevated take on the classic gladiator sandal, with their mismatch of crisscrossing straps creating a beautiful braided design. Wear them with your best summer dresses, from mini to maxi.
With their thin sole, low block heel and buckle-adorned straps, these gladiator sandals are so sleek and versatile. One reviewer wrote: "These are extremely comfortable and look good with lots of outfits. Easy to wear." For less than £28, these are a great option for the last days of summer.
This is the style that comes to my mind when someone says 'gladiator sandal' and I love the striking, nostalgic look. These are guaranteed to be comfortable thanks to Next's Forever Comfort technology.
How to style yours
A lace trim camisole will go a long way in your year-round wardrobe, and this is just about the best one I've found on the high street. It's available in black, white and navy, and in sizes XS to XL.
Like Kate, wear your gladiator sandals to add interest to a laidback denim mini skirt like this one, or even pair of flattering shorts.
The rich green colour of Kate's bag is just perfection, and it looks to me like it's a classic Hermes Picotin. You can't find many Hermes bags for under £4k, so shop this one while you can.
Maybe we can thank Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, but either way, the gladiator sandal is firmly back on our fashion radar. Their comeback might even be a bit divisive, since in recent years, we’ve collectively enjoyed a more minimalist take on sandals, with flip-flops and simple, slip-on styles being the favourite choice to wear with capsule wardrobe staples like midi dresses and jeans.
The gladiator design couldn’t be further away from that, offering a nostalgic, multi-strap – some might even say cage-like – look that evokes a real Noughties nostalgia.
But while their look is loud, styling gladiator sandals couldn’t be easier, and Kate proves that they offer a bold contrast when styled alongside simple and understated everyday outfits. You can, of course, pair them with more elevated outfits too, with the strappy look working brilliantly to add contrast to tailored trousers and wide-leg jeans.
