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Margaret Qualley’s Chanel heel shoes spark backlash
Margaret Qualley wore Chanel's 'shoeless shoes' to the world premiere of Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' on Aug. 20, sparking viral reactions. The heels, part of Chanel's Resort 2027 collection, left most of her feet bare, drawing both jokes and praise on social media.
Margaret Qualley's Chanel 'shoeless shoes' spark online debate at 'The Dog Stars' premiere
Margaret Qualley turned heads at the world premiere of Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars" on Aug. 20, wearing a pair of Chanel's "shoeless shoes." The look quickly went viral, with reactions split between admiration and criticism.
The shoes, part of Chanel's Resort 2027 collection, consist of black heels strapped to the feet with two sets of laces and no traditional sole, leaving most of the wearer's foot bare and touching the ground. They debuted on the runway in April at a Chanel show in Biarritz, France, where creative director Matthieu Blazy had already sparked debate over the design.
On social media, reactions ranged from humorous to complimentary. One X user joked that the shoes were a reflection of "shrinkflation," while another predicted that next season Chanel would "sell the front part." A different X user commented, "They are taking everything away from women! Even their shoes!" and another said, "The more you pay, the less you get from the so-called world luxury brand." A third X user wrote, "I hope she got herself checked with the doctor after that red carpet walk."
However, some praised the look. One social media user wrote, "chic this chic that. THIS is chic, to me," and another described the shoes as "kinda chic high key." On Instagram, one person asked, "Is it half the price as well?" while another called them an "updated anklet for the beach!"
The event took place at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London. Qualley, a 31-year-old American actress, plays Cima in the film, which is based on Peter Heller's 2012 book and set in a post-apocalyptic world. Jacob Elordi portrays Hig, a mechanic who survived a pandemic that wiped out most of humanity, and Josh Brolin plays Bangley, an ex-military man.
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Framing: Emphasizes that the look has 'people divided', focusing on the split reaction rather than the specifics of the shoes or controversy. — Playful and observational, with puns and light commentary like 'The internet isn’t toe-tally sure'.
Facts Included:
Margaret Qualley is promoting the Ridley Scott film 'The Dog Stars'.
She wore Chanel's 'shoeless shoes' at the film's world premiere on Aug. 20.
The look went viral for its controversial aesthetic.
One X user joked the shoes were a reflection of 'shrinkflation'.
Another predicted next season the brand will 'sell the front part'.
Some praised the look: 'chic this chic that. THIS is chic, to me' and 'kinda chic high key'.
The shoes debuted on the runway in April at a show in Biarritz.
Chanel's creative director Matthieu Blazy had already sparked debate for the design.
One Instagram user asked 'Is it half the price as well?'
Another described the shoes as an 'updated anklet for the beach!'
Framing: Emphasizes 'backlash', focusing on negative reactions rather than the divided nature of the response. — Critical and somewhat alarmist, using quotes like 'They are taking everything away from women' and 'I hope she got herself checked' to emphasize negative reactions.
Facts Included:
Margaret Qualley is an American actress, aged 31.
She wore barely-there Chanel heels with no traditional soles at the premiere of 'The Dog Stars'.
Thousands of people reacted to the video of her walking.
One X user wrote: 'They are taking everything away from women! Even their shoes!'
A second user said: 'The more you pay, the less you get from the so-called world luxury brand.'
A third said: 'I hope she got herself checked with the doctor after that red carpet walk.'
Margaret Qualley plays Cima in Ridley Scott's film 'The Dog Stars', based on Peter Heller's 2012 book.
Jacob Elordi portrays Hig, a mechanic who survived a pandemic; Josh Brolin plays Bangley.
Framing: Emphasizes the viral nature of the 'Barefoot Sandals' on the red carpet, without highlighting the division explicitly. — Playful and neutral, with a pun in the lead and a balanced presentation of reactions.
Facts Included:
Margaret Qualley is promoting the Ridley Scott film 'The Dog Stars'.
She wore Chanel's 'shoeless shoes' at the film's world premiere on Aug. 20.
The shoes consist of black heels strapped with two sets of laces with no sole, part of Chanel's Resort 2027 collection.
The look went viral for its controversial aesthetic.
One X user joked about 'shrinkflation'.
Another predicted 'sell the front part'.
Some praised the look: 'chic this chic that. THIS is chic, to me' and 'kinda chic high key'.
The shoes debuted on the runway in April at a show in Biarritz.
Chanel's creative director Matthieu Blazy had sparked debate for the design.
One Instagram user asked 'Is it half the price as well?'
Another described the shoes as an 'updated anklet for the beach!'
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ClaimActor Margaret Qualley wore Chanel's 'shoeless shoes' at the world premiere of the Ridley Scott film 'The Dog Stars' on Aug. 20.
ClaimThe Chanel 'shoeless shoes' consist of black heels strapped to the feet with two sets of laces and have no traditional sole, leaving the majority of the foot bare.