June 4, 2023

Loafers might not sound like the most exciting footwear choice, but over the past week, I have noticed that not only are they the most popular shoes this winter, but they’re also becoming a solid red carpet choice. Maybe it’s all that time out of heels, but the likes of Little Simz and Dakota Johnson are swapping stilettos for loafers. When it comes to the style, there are two camps here. Celebrities are opting for either really chunky track soles, which help to toughen up dainty or overly pretty looks, or patent pairs with chain detailing across the foot. Of course, you can’t talk about loafers without mentioning Gucci, and Dakota Johnson has been wearing the brand’s Horsebit Loafers in brown leather.

Keep scrolling for the celebrity outfits we love below, and shop our favourite pairs.

Style Notes: These classic brown Gucci loafers look amazing with the yellow and the feathers.

Shop Our Favourite Loafers

Gucci Loafer With Web and Interlocking G
Gucci
Loafer With Web and Interlocking G
£610

Ganni 50 Brown Patent Leather Loafers
Ganni
50 Brown Patent Leather Loafers
£275

ATP Atelier Manduria Black Leather Loafers
ATP Atelier
Manduria Black Leather Loafers
£390

Gucci Lug Sole Loafer
Gucci
Lug Sole Loafer
£765

Arket Penny Loafers
Arket
Penny Loafers
£150

Gucci Gucci 100 loafer
Gucci
Gucci 100 loafer
£695

ATP Atelier Pescara Black Leather Loafers
ATP Atelier
Pescara Black Leather Loafers
£390

Church's Polished Fumè Loafer Tabac
Church’s
Polished Fumè Loafer Tabac
£690

Hereu Raiguer Sport Black Leather Slingback Loafers
Hereu
Raiguer Sport Black Leather Slingback Loafers
£330

Bobbies Esther
Bobbies
Esther
£222

Arket Chunky-Sole Leather Loafers
Arket
Chunky-Sole Leather Loafers
£150

Next up, see our guide to the key trends for autumn and winter 2021.