While all eyes are on the red carpet as celebrities arrive for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, our attention has been captured by the casual, polished look that preceded Heidi Klum’s dazzling appearance – and it’s one that we’ve immediately bookmarked to help inspire our elevated everyday dressing this season.
On May 11th, Heidi arrived in Cannes wearing one of the chicest jeans and a blazer outfits we’ve seen so far this spring. With an oversized black blazer layered over her black shirt, she introduced a relaxed and casual feel to the look with a pair of straight-leg, cropped denim jeans in a spring-ready light wash and finished the outfit with a pair of preppy loafers.
Accessorising with a quilted denim Chanel bag and a pair of oval sunglasses, it was definitely her cropped jeans that caught our attention. The denim style is quickly becoming a celebrity favourite this season, with the shorter silhouette ideal for warmer weather, and Heidi proves that loafers are the shoe to wear with this ankle-skimming jean style.
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Cropped jeans are taking off as one of the biggest denim trends for 2026, thanks to their shorter hem length, updating the classic denim look into something more warm-weather friendly. This pair are timeless, flattering, and so versatile.
Getting a refined but relaxed fit couldn't be easier when it comes to this Zara blazer, with its oversized shape balanced by the neat double-breasted design and sharp lapel collar for a polished finish.
With an almond toe and short block heel, these loafers are a shoe that can effortlessly introduce an elevated feel into more casual outfits. The high shine finish and croc-effect leather are so striking and refined.
These jeans are available in regular, petite and long, as well as in sizes 6 - 24, so you can get a perfect fit. With a slim fit in the legs, they're easily dressed up or down, so they'll more than hold their weight in spring wardrobes.
This classic shirt gets a warm-weather update as it is made from 100% linen, which makes it a breathable choice for the months ahead. Its regular fit can be left tucked or untucked depending on the occasion.
Heidi's denim Chanel bag is a vintage piece that can be searched out on resale websites, but this River Island shoulder style is a great, affordable alternative that riffs on the monogram print and chain strap.
While loafers themselves don’t feature heavily in the spring/summer shoe trends for 2026, other preppy styles like boat shoes and jazz shoes do. Their popularity is now heralding a return to more classic and timeless footwear, which means loafers are ideal for the season ahead, especially for teaming with cropped jeans, as they add a polished feel, and the cut works well with ankle-skimming bottoms.
If you're wondering what socks to wear with loafers, the current trend is to wear showy socks with your smart flats, but Heidi kept things sleek and sockless, showing off more of the ankle and foot, which helps to balance oversized blazers.
Heidi lent into the preppy feel of her outfit by styling her jeans with a shirt and a blazer. We always love the jeans and blazer pairing as an effortlessly elevated outfit formula, but Heidi’s look is a standout, as it is one that feels both timeless and timely. Pairing light wash jeans with all black felt so refined and, of course, we love how easy it is to recreate this look at every price point.
