Celebs Will Never Rid Their Closets of These Timeless Sandals, and That's a Fact
Ask any fashion person with classic taste about what's on their wish list, and I guarantee that the Hermès Oran sandals will be among their most-wanted. The anti-trend sandals transcend any of the viral styles we're seeing this season, and their timeless quality, rich history, and unwavering resale value make them the ultimate designer investment. Summer after summer, the sandals remain at the top of the pack as the cult buy to know, and 2024 is proving to be no different.
We've ID'd the sandals in some of the chicest celebrity and fashion-person outfits of the season, from Jasmine Tookes's elevated travel look to the pretty maxi dress Zoey Deutch paired hers with while on vacation in Italy. French women are especially into the iconic H-shaped Oran silhouette, and we're spotting the sandals all over from Paris to Saint-Tropez, among other European summer destinations.
Designed by Pierre Hardy in 1997 as part of the Hermès Year of Africa collection, the Oran sandals are steeped in more than 25 years of history yet remain relevant as ever even today. While many brands have tried, none have come close to matching Hermès's quality, legacy, and color offering. (The Oran sandals come in an impressive 32 shades.) Ahead, see how celebrities and fashion insiders are styling the shoes, and shop the classic style for yourself.
Fashion people with tastes ranging from elevated and classic to edgy and experimental are fond of the sandals and have taken to styling them with their off-duty looks this season.
Among the cult designer pieces that celebrities all seem to own—including Birkin bags and Cartier watches—the Oran sandals are cemented at the top of the list.
From influencers to A-listers, the sandals are a fan favorite for the summer months from Saint-Tropez to West Hollywood.
The slide sandals may be available in 32 colorways, but the most popular are unquestionably tan and black.
Though the simple slides come with a splurge-worthy price tag, you’re sure to get your money's worth, as you can wear the leather sandals with literally any summer look.
At this point, it should be fairly clear just how chic and easy to style the sandals are. But just in case, Julie of @leasy_inparis underscores it with her simple Parisian look involving straight jeans and a black top.
Hermès's light-brown shade looks especially chic with summery white and cream tones.
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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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