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Elle
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Why Clog Sandals Are the Sleeper Hit of Summer Fashion
A clog sandal might be what's missing from your footwear rotation. Easy and nonchalant, a wooden-sole shoe nods to the carefree summers of the '70s and '90s—and thanks to the ongoing boho revival, the style feels fresh once again. That said, I'm not talking about your babysitter's mall-bought flatforms of the '90s and early aughts. Today's iterations are chic and sophisticated, featuring polished gold hardware and luxurious leather, suede, or pony hair fabrications. Choose a towering heel that evokes the disco era or a low-heel slip-on that works for a day of sightseeing or exploring. So, how to style around them? My money is on everything from bloomer shorts to long linen shirtdresses. You can even play up the retro factor and wear them with a cute gingham outfit for weekend brunch. There are few warm-weather looks they wouldn't add a nonchalant charm to, I promise. Shop the ELLE editor-approved clog sandals to wear all season, below. These Miu Miu sandals feature a 30mm wooden heel, which means you'll be able to clock 10,000 steps without a hitch (your Oura will thank you). Made in Italy, the wide upper band features the label's distinctive logo in metallic gold lettering—so everyone will know you've scored the shoe of the moment. Sizes: 5-12 Colors: White, Black, Pink, Red Materials: Wood, leather, rubber Catherine Holstein continues to deliver must-have silhouettes season after season. Next up: a slightly retro, yet forward-thinking take on a slip-on clog. Thanks to a vamp rendered in luxurious pony hair (poised to be huge this fall) and an adjustable buckle featuring the signature Elio gold hardware, the Britt is the ultimate wishlist item. Sizes: 6-11 Colors: Racing Green, Barley, Black Materials: Wood, pony hair calfskin leather It's no secret that nostalgia-tinted jelly sandals have been making a comeback, and these slip-on clogs are a fun update. The gold studs and brand's signature wing-shaped hardware ensure they're elevated enough to wear to the office or for drinks, while a comfortable padded footbed and a 50mm heel make them just as suitable for running errands. Colors: Caramel, Black, Clear Materials: Wood, PVC, rubber Favorite Daughter continues to win everyone over for its reliable wardrobe staples, and this collaboration with Dr. Scholl's lets the Foster sisters dabble in the shoe category, too. The aptly named Heartbreak Kitten Heel is a flirty nod to a vintage slip-on clog, modernized with croc-embossed leather and a buckled vamp. Plus, you can't beat a cushioned footbed. Colors: Navy, White, Brown, Wine, Tan Customer review: 'This is such a comfortable shoe with style and class that only Dr. Scholl can create! Love them!' We can thank Chloé for the resurgence of bohemian codes in recent years, and the Jeannette sandals are the perfect way to add a touch of romantic flair to any look, even your favorite T-shirt and jeans. These studded leather platform sandals boast a sturdy 110mm heel that pays nods to the hippie era, and they're still comfortable enough to carry you through a night on the dance floor. Sizes: 5-11 Colors: Ginger Brown, Black, Eggshell Materials: Wood, leather, polyurethane Sweet and feminine, this cut-out leather option is bound to look cute peeking out from under a summer maxi dress or paired with tanned legs and an anklet. Sizes: 5-10 Colors: White, Pink, Gold, Dark Brown Materials: Synthetic wood, leather, rubber Customer review: 'These are so comfy! Adds a little pop of fun to any outfit! Can wear with most anything from jeans to dresses! I have gotten so many compliments.' Dolce Vita's Yandy Sandal is groovy without feeling dated. However, with its substantial 100mm heel, this style isn't for the faint of heart—or anyone with balance issues. Once you've adjusted to the height, though, you won't want to take them off until you're home for the night, thanks to the bouncy, leather-lined footbed Colors: Cognac, Raffia Materials: Leather upper, synthetic lining and sole Iconic British footwear retailer Schuh's in-house brand is reliably on-trend and well-priced. This season, don't sleep on its suede slip-on clogs, finished with cool gold rivets. With a mid-heel, this style strikes the perfect balance for all-day wear. Colors: Khaki, Chocolate, Cream Materials: Wood, suede Like its sister brand Zara, Bershka is a reliable go-to for footwear silhouettes that are buzzy without breaking the bank. Thanks to a rich dark brown colorway and elevated gold hardware—not to mention the bonus of an AIRFIT® latex foam insole—these are bound to become your most-worn shoes of the season. Colors: Brown Materials: Polyurethane Madewell's bestselling Anouk platform is lighter than it looks, and an adjustable buckle ankle strap keeps you feeling secure while logging miles in them. Colors: True Black, Dark Denim Multi Materials: Synthetic sole, leather upper Customer review: 'As a child of the '70s and a lover of platforms, these caught my eye. They are fantastic. Easy to walk in. Can wear them all day. Get so many compliments. And should get commission for the number of pairs I've 'sold' while wearing them.' Fun-loving brand SIMONMILLER just knows how to create footwear that puts a smile on your face. Case in point: these block-heel babies. The plush rubber sole makes them a dream to wear from morning 'til night, while the silver dome studs add a little something special. Feeling bold? There's a leopard version, too—just saying. Colors: Caramel, Leopard Materials: Wood, rubber Unsurprisingly, Free People is a treasure trove of boho-leaning clog sandals to suit every taste. The Cecily is a tried-and-true nod to the free-love era, and with studded leather and a tall pinewood heel, it's hard not to be obsessed. Colors: Black, Tan, Valchetta Materials: Leather, wood, rubber Customer review: 'I've had my eye on these for over a year now and finally pulled the trigger, so glad I did! I worked a full retail shift on a cobblestone floor and my feet fell great. No issues at all. Treat yourself!!' Much like its namesake, the Casanova Raffia sandal is ready for adventure. The natural texture contrasts nicely with a sleek, elongated heel and oversized buckle, making it a versatile pick for just about any summer dress code. Colors: Brown, Chestnut Suede Materials: Synthetic sole, raffia Every product featured on is independently researched, tested, or editor-approved. We only recommend products that we stand behind, and the merchandise featured on our site is always driven by editorial and product testing standards, not by affiliate deals or advertising relationships. Any content created in partnership with advertisers is marked as such.
Emirates Woman
28-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Emirates Woman
40 highstreet hero buys that nail the Toteme and Khaite mood
When it comes to curating a capsule wardrobe, it's more about investing in items that are timeless and built to last, and less about chasing logos that often come with a heavy price tag. With luxury fashion, what you're often paying for goes beyond the superficial eye. The subtle edge, impeccable tailoring, the way a fabric drapes–it's the small elevated details that give it the edge and make the price tag worth it. Such brands that lend this appeal include Toteme and Khaite, which provide truly timeless pieces worn and loved by the style set. The Stockholm-based and New York-based brands deliver ultra-chic wardrobe items that are aspirational and form the foundations of a modern wardrobe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TOTEME (@toteme) Toteme, founded by Elin Kling, is the epitome of Scandinavian minimalism refined for the global modern woman. With a clean, architectural silhouette and a neutral palette that feels anything but boring, Toteme leans into a kind of cool restraint. Think: tailored wool coats, asymmetric knits, and silk separates that glide effortlessly from day to night. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @khaite_ny Meanwhile, New York-based Khaite, helmed by Catherine Holstein, brings an edgier energy to modern classics. With sculptural denim, buttery leather, and sleek knitwear, Khaite reinterprets the classics through a sensual, almost cinematic lens—strong, feminine, and wearable. Of course, these pieces come with price tags to match their craftsmanship and design pedigree. But if investing in these icons doesn't align with your budget right now and doesn't make financial sense right now, the good news is you can still channel their aesthetic. Your go-to high-street heroes are catching on—delivering budget-friendly structured basics, elevated staples, and sophisticated cuts that echo the same aesthetic without the investment-level cost. Because after all, style, at its core, is all about how you wear it and how it makes you feel. Scroll through the gallery below for 40 editor-approved highstreet buys to kick off your payday shopping: – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram @toteme @khaite_ny
Emirates Woman
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Emirates Woman
21 highstreet hero buys that nail the Toteme and Khaite mood
When it comes to curating a capsule wardrobe, it's more about investing in items that are timeless and built to last, and less about chasing logos that often come with a heavy price tag. With luxury fashion, what you're often paying for goes beyond the superficial eye. The subtle edge, impeccable tailoring, the way a fabric drapes–it's the small elevated details that give it the edge and make the price tag worth it. Such brands that lend this appeal include Toteme and Khaite, which provide truly timeless pieces worn and loved by the style set. The Stockholm-based and New York-based brands deliver ultra-chic wardrobe items that are aspirational and form the foundations of a modern wardrobe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TOTEME (@toteme) Toteme, founded by Elin Kling, is the epitome of Scandinavian minimalism refined for the global modern woman. With a clean, architectural silhouette and a neutral palette that feels anything but boring, Toteme leans into a kind of cool restraint. Think: tailored wool coats, asymmetric knits, and silk separates that glide effortlessly from day to night. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @khaite_ny Meanwhile, New York-based Khaite, helmed by Catherine Holstein, brings an edgier energy to modern classics. With sculptural denim, buttery leather, and sleek knitwear, Khaite reinterprets the classics through a sensual, almost cinematic lens—strong, feminine, and wearable. Of course, these pieces come with price tags to match their craftsmanship and design pedigree. But if investing in these icons doesn't align with your budget right now and doesn't make financial sense right now, the good news is you can still channel their aesthetic. Your go-to high-street heroes are catching on—delivering budget-friendly structured basics, elevated staples, and sophisticated cuts that echo the same aesthetic without the investment-level cost. Because after all, style, at its core, is all about how you wear it and how it makes you feel. Scroll through the gallery below for 21 editor-approved highstreet buys from H&M to kick off your payday shopping: – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram @toteme @khaite_ny
Fashion Network
12-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Khaite to open fifth US store in Los Angeles
Founded by Catherine Holstein in 2016, modern luxury brand Khaite will open its fifth Los Angeles boutique at the end of the year, in the Melrose Place neighborhood at 8400 Melrose Avenue. The address chosen by the Khaite brand is an iconic Los Angeles store, located at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Melrose Place, recognizable by its ivy-covered building, formerly occupied by the Marc Jacobs boutique and the Gucci Salon store. Opened in April 2023, the ultra-luxury concept initiated by the Italian fashion house Gucci 'designed to offer the most personal universe possible, and intended for a clientele invited exclusively by appointment' will have lasted just two years. With neighbors such as A.P.C, Isabel Marant, Balmain and Chloé, the New York-based Khaite brand confirms its recent ascendancy among modern luxury brands, and its promised retail expansion to a dozen boutiques by 2030. Named designer of the year for women's ready-to-wear at the CFDA awards in 2022, Catherine Holstein, who has previously collaborated for Gap, Vera Wang, and The Elder Statesman, has benefited in recent years from several key investors to ensure her expansion. After the support of brand incubator Assembled Brands, its majority shareholder, the brand received in 2023 the backing of a new partner, Stripes, a New York-based private equity firm. Renowned for its minimalist and effortless style, the Khaite brand will have five boutiques in the United States by the end of the year. A retail story which began in New York in 2023, when the brand opened its first boutique at 165 Mercer Street in Soho. "To open our first store in Soho was a dream come true," said Holstein, at the store opening. 'Every element of Khaite is shaped by New York, and we set out to make this space a tribute to the cultural legacy of Soho. When I moved to New York twenty years ago, this block of Mercer was my entry point to the city, and Soho is where Khaite was born. Our first design studio was just down the street.' The opening of a first boutique in Los Angeles looks to be in line with the subtle, minimalist design chosen for the other boutiques, like the design of the New York boutique entrusted to her architect husband, Griffin Frazen, and conceived around steel and concrete. In September 2024, the brand added a second store at Highland Park Village, a premier open-air luxury shopping and dining destination in Dallas, home to such luxury brands as Akris, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Fendi and Hermès. This was followed at the end of January by a second boutique in New York located at 828 Madison Avenue, at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 69th Street. Following the brand's flagship located at 165 Mercer Street, Holstein partnered with Frazen for the design of the brand's uptown location. For this third space, the design drew inspiration from Japanese tatami mat principles, and used bronze and metal as key materials. Finally, last March, Holstein signed its arrival on the West Coast with the opening of its first boutique in the famous South Coast Plaza luxury shopping destination. Another spectacularly designed concept, featuring an asymmetrical grid of sculptural columns that seem to pierce the ceiling. As in other Khaite stores, the palette of materials at South Coast Plaza is deliberately austere - blackened steel, prefabricated concrete and smooth plaster - to create a backdrop that highlights the ready-to-wear collections. 'The overall effect is one of conscious withdrawal from the outside world, where architecture becomes an active participant in elevating the luxury retail experience" said Khaite's team. Currently pregnant with her second child, Holstein will present her new spring/summer 2026 collection at New York Fashion week this June. She has been showing in New York since 2019.
Fashion Network
11-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Khaite to open fifth US store in Los Angeles
Founded by Catherine Holstein in 2016, modern luxury brand Khaite will open its fifth Los Angeles boutique at the end of the year, in the Melrose Place neighborhood at 8400 Melrose Avenue. The address chosen by the Khaite brand is an iconic Los Angeles store, located at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Melrose Place, recognizable by its ivy-covered building, formerly occupied by the Marc Jacobs boutique and the Gucci Salon store. Opened in April 2023, the ultra-luxury concept initiated by the Italian fashion house Gucci 'designed to offer the most personal universe possible, and intended for a clientele invited exclusively by appointment' will have lasted just two years. With neighbors such as A.P.C, Isabel Marant, Balmain and Chloé, the New York-based Khaite brand confirms its recent ascendancy among modern luxury brands, and its promised retail expansion to a dozen boutiques by 2030. Named designer of the year for women's ready-to-wear at the CFDA awards in 2022, Catherine Holstein, who has previously collaborated for Gap, Vera Wang, and The Elder Statesman, has benefited in recent years from several key investors to ensure her expansion. After the support of brand incubator Assembled Brands, its majority shareholder, the brand received in 2023 the backing of a new partner, Stripes, a New York-based private equity firm. Renowned for its minimalist and effortless style, the Khaite brand will have five boutiques in the United States by the end of the year. A retail story which began in New York in 2023, when the brand opened its first boutique at 165 Mercer Street in Soho. "To open our first store in Soho was a dream come true," said Holstein, at the store opening. 'Every element of Khaite is shaped by New York, and we set out to make this space a tribute to the cultural legacy of Soho. When I moved to New York twenty years ago, this block of Mercer was my entry point to the city, and Soho is where Khaite was born. Our first design studio was just down the street.' The opening of a first boutique in Los Angeles looks to be in line with the subtle, minimalist design chosen for the other boutiques, like the design of the New York boutique entrusted to her architect husband, Griffin Frazen, and conceived around steel and concrete. In September 2024, the brand added a second store at Highland Park Village, a premier open-air luxury shopping and dining destination in Dallas, home to such luxury brands as Akris, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Fendi and Hermès. This was followed at the end of January by a second boutique in New York located at 828 Madison Avenue, at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 69th Street. Following the brand's flagship located at 165 Mercer Street, Holstein partnered with Frazen for the design of the brand's uptown location. For this third space, the design drew inspiration from Japanese tatami mat principles, and used bronze and metal as key materials. Finally, last March, Holstein signed its arrival on the West Coast with the opening of its first boutique in the famous South Coast Plaza luxury shopping destination. Another spectacularly designed concept, featuring an asymmetrical grid of sculptural columns that seem to pierce the ceiling. As in other Khaite stores, the palette of materials at South Coast Plaza is deliberately austere - blackened steel, prefabricated concrete and smooth plaster - to create a backdrop that highlights the ready-to-wear collections. 'The overall effect is one of conscious withdrawal from the outside world, where architecture becomes an active participant in elevating the luxury retail experience" said Khaite's team. Currently pregnant with her second child, Holstein will present her new spring/summer 2026 collection at New York Fashion week this June. She has been showing in New York since 2019.
