Celebs Will Never Rid Their Closets of These Timeless Sandals, and That's a Fact

a collage of influencer and celebrity images highlighting the Hermès Oran Sandals
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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.

Elsa Hosk wearing Hermès Oran sandals

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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.

Jasmine Tookes wearing Hermès Oran sandals

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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.

Zoey Deutch wearing Hermès Oran sandals

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From influencers to A-listers, the sandals are a fan favorite for the summer months from Saint-Tropez to West Hollywood.

@vivianhoorn wearing trousers, a tank, and Hermès Oran sandals

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The slide sandals may be available in 32 colorways, but the most popular are unquestionably tan and black.

@symphonyofsilk wearing Hermès Oran sandals

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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.

@leasy_inparis wearing Hermès Oran Sandals

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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.

Kristen Nichols wearing an all-white outfit with Hermes Oran sandals

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Hermès's light-brown shade looks especially chic with summery white and cream tones.

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Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.