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\"\"Earlier this year, <\/span>Zo\u00eb Kravitz<\/b> strolled through New York in chocolate <\/span>suede loafers<\/b>, matched to a suede jacket. Meanwhile, <\/span>Jennifer Lawrence<\/b> chose a butter-yellow pair by <\/span>The Row<\/b>. Now that the leaves are falling, their favorite shoe has become the street-style essential of autumn. Fashion editors call the slim, flat loafer the silhouette of 2026, and its softest versions come in suede. The Fall 2026 runways agreed. <\/span>Miu Miu<\/b> paired loafers with leather pants, while <\/span>Bottega Veneta<\/b> styled them with statement fur coats. Comfortable yet polished, they make every outfit look instantly considered.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Zo\u00eb Kravitz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Short History of Suede Loafers<\/b><\/h1>\n

\"\"In 1936, <\/span>G.H. Bass<\/b> turned a Norwegian farm slipper into the Weejuns, the first penny loafer. This fall it celebrates its 90th birthday with a <\/span>Karl Lagerfeld<\/b> capsule. Suede joined the story thanks to the Duke of Windsor, who wore brown suede shoes in town when etiquette reserved them for the countryside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Suede Loafers Feel So Right Now<\/b><\/h1>\n

\"\"In <\/span>Funny Face<\/span><\/i> (1957), <\/span>Audrey Hepburn<\/b> danced through a Paris caf\u00e9 in black loafers and white socks, and that playful spirit is back. Suede adds a plush warmth that softens sharp tailoring. Chocolate and navy feel timeless, while butter yellow brings a fresh twist.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Style Suede Loafers This Fall<\/b><\/h1>\n

\"\"Follow <\/span>Uma Thurman<\/b>, who paired navy loafers with straight jeans in Paris. For the office, slip them under wide trousers. On cooler evenings, borrow the runway idea and add leather pants with a cozy faux-fur coat. Every step will feel as soft as a falling leaf.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42787,"featured_media":118110,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[17],"yoast_head":"\nNot Sneakers, Not Ballet Flats: This Chic, Comfortable Shoe Is Taking Over Fall 2026 \u2014 Jennifer Lawrence and Zo\u00eb Kravitz Have Already Adopted It - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Soft and polished, suede loafers are the street-style essential of autumn. 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