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Loafers are undoubtedly a timeless staple, but the category isn’t immune to trends. The chunky lug-sole loafer, the supermodel-approved smoking loafer, and the classic driving loafer have all had their moments in the zeitgeist. For fall, our attention has shifted to a loafer poised to dominate wish lists and shopping carts: the sultry suede loafer—a shoe that reads chic no matter how it’s styled.
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Rumblings of the trend began last year when labels like Prada, Carven, Altuzarra, and Staud took suede out of the saloon and onto their runways. Since then, the material has anchored fashion-crowd looks, from subtle accessories to head-to-toe statements.
As for the suede loafer, consider it one of the easiest ways into the trend this season (and next!). Classic black options—a la Gucci’s Gigi—are a closet no-brainer, while rich, chocolatey brown styles from Khaite, Emme Parsons, and Saint Laurent are the ultimate new neutral. The latter complements any chic city outfit to perfection, adding quiet polish.
Speaking of color punches, cherry-red suede loafers from M.Gemi promise to brighten up any midwinter wardrobe blues—statement red is still a top hue. For low-key polish, sleek penny-free styles from Prada and Miu Miu are sure to be favorites this fall. And if it’s a driving loafer you’re after, It-items include those from Tod’s, Tory Burch, and Vince. You know what they (sort of) say…if the loafer fits—buy them all!