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Our transitional capsule wardrobes keep getting sleeker; quiet luxury has replaced conspicuous logos, crisp button-ups are suddenly the chicest staples, and 2022’s platform loafer craze? It’s being phased out with a more streamlined style that hearkens back to women’s smoking loafers. And the biggest fans of these subtle statement shoes? Fashion’s favorite It girl, of course, Kendall Jenner.
Vogue’s Fall-Loafer Wish List:
- The Everyday Loafer: Everlane Day loafers, $145
- The Supermodel-Approved Loafer: The Row leather loafers, $1,250
- The Statement Suede Loafer: Le Monde Beryl suede penny loafers, $466
- The Minimalist’s Loafer: Toteme The Oval leather loafers, $690
- The Patent Pair: Aeyde Julie patent-leather loafers, $295
- The Closet Classic: Gucci Jordaan loafers, $1,190
- The Fall Fashion Favorite: Tory Burch flat suede ballet loafers, $298
- The Winter White Loafer: Khaite Alessio glossed-leather loafers, $1,250
- The Metallic Loafer: Mansur Gavriel square-toe loafers, $495
- The Crocodile-Embellished Pair: Mango leather moccasins with metallic detail, $100
With outstanding offerings from Everlane and Khaite to Emme Parsons and Toteme, the smoking loafer is part of a bigger minimalist movement—one that is also backed by plain white tees, delightful denim, timeless trench coats, and the list could go on. Should you need more evidence, The Row’s simple, yet stunning leather loafers have reached supermodel status both on the streets and the runway, sported most notably by Jenner.
Here’s Jenner’s style:
While options in classic black are to be expected—like the below from Vince, Aeyde, and ATP Atelier—tonal varieties in ivory, beige, and soft brown are especially fitting for fall. To match, style underneath a slouchy blue jean or a 9-to-5 dress for a take on modern workwear. Back to Tory Burch: Remember the brand’s hybrid ballet loafers that reached cult status last spring? For fall, find its chocolate brown suede style that whispers ‘chic’ with each and every wear. Meanwhile, similar sultry suede styles from Le Monde Beryl, Veronica Beard, and Del Toro are just as good.
Then, there are croc-embellished pairs from Marion Parke, Zara, and Flattered that go from day to night seamlessly. A festive party pick perhaps? As for styling tips, the smoking loafer effortlessly goes with anything and everything, but we strongly suggest wearing the wardrobe essential with a tailored trouser, a masterfully minimal midiskirt, or even a casual yet chic pair of leggings. The finishing touch? A statement winter coat, of course.
This transitional season, step into style and shop our edit of 30-plus women’s smoking loafers. The result? A fall outfit formula that is minimally minded and, most importantly, polished to perfection.
