Luxury fashion house Chanel has unveiled an unusual pair of sandals at its Resort 2027 show, drawing widespread attention and mixed reactions from fashion experts and social media users.
The design features high-heel style sandals where the sole is left almost completely exposed, with only a thin strap around the ankle.
The result creates an illusion of footwear that appears to “disappear” while being worn.
The sandals are priced at around $1,500 (approximately 420,000 Pakistani rupees), according to industry estimates.
The high price tag has triggered debate online, with some users calling the design impractical and unnecessary, while others praised it as a bold and creative fashion statement.
Fashion analysts said the design challenges traditional concepts of footwear and turns it into a symbolic expression rather than a purely functional item.
They argued it reflects the idea that shoes can represent identity, aesthetics, and artistic expression, not just utility.
The design has also been linked to Chanel’s long-standing philosophy of simplicity, freedom, and unconventional elegance.
Some experts described the concept as evoking the image of walking barefoot on a beach, while still maintaining a sense of style and luxury branding.
Experimental designs of this nature are not new in the fashion industry, where runway pieces are often created more to spark discussion and showcase creativity than for everyday wear.