Slingback, a legendary shoe

If you haven't heard of slingback yet, now is the time to learn a little more about this must-have shoe in fashion history!

Slingback, the story of an iconic shoe

Imagined in 1957 by Gabrielle Chanel, the slingback is recognizable among a thousand by its tie behind the ankle and its small square heels. This two-tone shoe was considered by its creator as "the last point of elegance". With its black toe and beige leather, this shoe could not be more chic can indeed boast of accompanying women all day.

"We leave in the morning with a beige and black, we have lunch with beige and black, we go to a cocktail with beige and black. We are dressed from morning to evening!" that we nicknamed Coco. In 2015, when Karl Lagerfeld decided to relaunch the legendary shoe from the house of Chanel, he explained that the slingback "becomes the most modern shoe and makes beautiful legs". Five years later, nothing has changed: fashionistas still love it so much!



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How to wear the slingback?

  • Slingback with jeans

To break the too "lady" side of the slingback, we associate it with our favorite jeans. Mom, boyfriend, slim … All cuts will be sublimated by this shoe that is both elegant and comfortable. We complete her outfit with a simple white t-shirt or a loose white shirt tucked into her jeans and voila!

  • Slingback with a little black dress

In its glamorous version, the slingback is worn with a little black dress. We choose it preferably flared like baby doll. With a Chanel 2.55 quilted handbag, this is the haute couture look you need to be the most chic in the evening. And with the small heels of the slingback, no risk of hurting your feet!

  • Slingback with a midi skirt

We can be more trendy this season, the midi skirt is the fashion piece that will best combine with the retro side of the slingback. Comfortable, light and elegant, it is undoubtedly our daily ally! Associated with a lace camisole, it will bring you a very glamorous look which will be reinforced by this legendary shoe from the house with double C.



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Slingback: our shopping selection

Acclaimed by it-girls, more and more brands are offering their own version of the iconic slingback. For small budgets, fast fashion stores also offer many models at prices much more affordable than the classic Chanel.



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by Helena Ergisi