So-called “ugly” trends have been reigning supreme for the last couple of years. Sporty trainers, knitted tank tops, tie-dye prints and quilted coats are just some of the trends that may have initially raised eyebrows but are now adored by fashion types. This is also the case when it comes to spring/summer 2023′s most prolific shoes.
Chunky sandals started making tracks a few years ago when Teva’s double-strap sandals flooded our feeds. Chanel also brought out its own pair of chunky sandals, which, although emblazoned with the iconic double Cs and finished in bouclé, still fell under the “ugly”-but-somehow-chic category. More recently year, The Row’s Ginza platform-sole flip-flops became a status symbol.