The model demonstrates how soft leather flats transform loungewear into a polished look, signaling a shift away from sneakers for 2026/2027.
Gigi Hadid has consistently demonstrated her ability to make casual clothing appear refined, a skill she continues to showcase through her own label, Guest in Residence. The brand specializes in loungewear-inspired pieces, giving her frequent opportunities to illustrate this styling approach. Her most recent example appeared during an outing in New York, where she wore gray cashmere sweatpants from her collection. The footwear selection proved crucial, lending the relaxed bottoms a far more sophisticated quality than typical athletic shoes would allow.
She selected soft leather loafers by Miu Miu, which delivered comfort and understated style while preventing the ensemble from appearing overly casual. The effect illustrates a broader styling principle: soft leather flats—including glove ballet flats and mules—currently enjoy significant popularity and can similarly elevate relaxed separates.
Hadid's complete outfit incorporated additional Miu Miu pieces, including a leather jacket and the Pocket Nappa Leather Bag, priced at $3,700. Her Ruches Suede Loafers retail for $1,150. The Guest in Residence Everywear Pants she wore cost $421. She also wore Miu Miu glasses and layered a gray cardigan beneath the jacket.
The combination points toward an emerging preference for refined flat footwear paired with comfortable clothing, suggesting a move beyond sneaker-dominated casual dressing for the coming seasons.