When you ruminate on Chanel’s most iconic pieces, of course, handbags jump straight into view. Who can deny the decades-long tenure of a quilted 2.55? But if you put down the arm candy and step away from the tweed, there’s another Chanel icon that always rises in popularity in the summer months. One that encapsulates French Riviera dressing better than any other piece on the rail. Welcome to the reign of the Chanel espadrilles: an item that is searched for between 10,000 and 100,000 times a month, according to Google Analytics.
Now, while there’s plenty of love for the Chanel chunky Velcro sandals (just open Instagram and you’ll see dozens), it’s worth noting that these flats are chic yet comfortable and inimitably elegant. Really, there’s no other shoe that strikes the balance between style and sensibility quite so well.
No wonder, then, that Chanel espadrilles are fast becoming one of the fashion house’s must-have pieces each and every time the summer season comes around. So to make sure you’re in the know about summer’s cult shoe, keep scrolling for your complete guide to buying and styling Chanel’s iconic espadrilles.
