The actor debuted the polarizing non-shoe on the red carpet for her new Ridley Scott film, four months after they first appeared on the runway.
When Matthieu Blazy unveiled his resort 2027 collection for Chanel in Biarritz, France, four months ago, the fashion world fixated on one peculiar detail. Amid the tweeds and celebrity spectators, models walked the runway in what can only be described as a non-shoe: the barefoot sandal, a leather heel cap that laces onto the foot while leaving soles and toes entirely exposed.
That same unconventional footwear has now reached the red carpet. Margaret Qualley wore the Chanel barefoot sandals this afternoon at the London premiere of her new Ridley Scott film, *The Dog Stars*, which co-stars Jacob Elordi.
The actor paired the attention-grabbing shoes with a more understated Chanel design by Blazy: a cap-sleeved little black dress with delicate fringing. Yet it was her footwear that commanded attention. Qualley navigated the paparazzi-lined concrete half-barefoot, her feet fully visible against the gray pavement.
The sandals, marked with a small CC logo, remain unavailable for purchase online and appear accessible only to VIPs or major Chanel clients. They were never intended for commercial success or universal appeal.
A splashy premiere, however, may suit them perfectly. Red carpet dressing demands spectacle and risk-taking rather than practicality. Qualley's personal style—long characterized by ethereal and romantic sensibilities—also aligns with the beachy, free-spirited nature of the design. Not every wearer could carry off such an atypical choice, yet on her, the look coheres.
The barefoot sandals first appeared on Chanel's resort 2027 catwalk, where they generated considerable discussion for their audacious departure from conventional footwear. Qualley's public appearance marks their transition from runway curiosity to red carpet reality—though one suspects she may have opted for more conventional shoes once the premiere concluded.