Margaret Qualley posing on the red carpet at the London premiere of The Dog Stars wearing Chanel barefoot sandals
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Margaret Qualley Debuts Chanel’s Bizarre Barefoot Sandals on the Red Carpet

The star stepped out at 'The Dog Stars' premiere in London wearing high fashion's most talked-about naked shoes.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Margaret Qualley isn't afraid of taking a major fashion risk on the step-and-repeat. The actress turned heads in London while attending the premiere of her latest project, *The Dog Stars*, opting for one of the most talked-about luxury footwear designs of the season. Posing for photographers on the red carpet, the star stepped out in Chanel's viral "barefoot" sandals. The daring footwear creates an optical illusion, giving off the appearance of entirely naked feet with minimal straps and clear support structures. While the bizarre silhouette debuted on the French fashion house's recent runway, Qualley is officially the first celebrity to brave the trend in front of the flashing cameras. ## What are Margaret Qualley barefoot shoes? The eccentric footwear concept has sparked massive debate among fashion insiders since its initial runway reveal. Designed to mimic the natural contour of bare toes while providing the lift of a classic heel, the shoes walk the fine line between minimalist chic and downright bizarre styling. Qualley pulled off the look by pairing the naked sandals with a sleek, polished outfit that allowed the footwear to take center stage. Reports note that the optical illusion heels caught immediate attention from onlookers, proving that the optical-trick trend is moving straight from high-fashion runways into real-world celebrity wardrobes. As a frequent collaborator and face of Chanel, Qualley’s choice to debut the controversial design comes as little surprise. The star has long maintained a close relationship with the historic brand, regularly wearing their most avant-garde creations to high-profile events around the globe. ## What is Margaret Qualley new movie The Dog Stars? The fashion moment unfolded during promotional events for *The Dog Stars*, marking Qualley’s latest high-profile screen appearance. The premiere brought out top industry names, but her daring choice of footwear quickly stole the spotlight from the standard red carpet attire. Whether the naked shoe trend will take over Hollywood remains to be seen, but Qualley has officially proved that Chanel’s wild new look can hold its own on a global premiere stage. Expect to see more adventurous stars attempting the bare-foot illusion as award season approaches.

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Margaret Qualley posing on the red carpet at the London premiere of The Dog Stars wearing Chanel barefoot sandals
She wore a fringed black gown, stud earrings and a ring on her right hand, leaving her left noticably bare.
But it was Qualley’s footwear — Chanel’s heel-cap shoes, which leave the arch, ball and toe of the foot completely bare — that caused a stir.
Co-star Jacob Elordi wore a pinstriped Bottega Veneta suit and black dress shoes.
Designer Matthieu Blazy showed the concept on the Chanel cruise 2026/2027 runway in three colorways.
Models wore the barefoot looks on the carpeted runway, which was meant to mirror a sandy beach.
Fashion fans were up in arms over the look — and will have to wait until November to see if Chanel will produce the polarizing shoes for the masses.

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