While many were surprised when Cara Delevingne opened the Chanel show in sneakers (this is haute couture?), others felt vindicated after years of touting the versatility of a good pair of kicks. “I’ve always loved the insouciance of pairing a proper trainer with higher-end ready to wear,” explains Vogue Fashion Assistant Emma Morrison. “I couldn’t have felt more justified after many years of defending my Air Max and New Balances than when I saw what Karl did.” Taking a cue from the crystal-embellished, silvery tweed, or floral versions of sports shoes on display at Chanel couture, we picked ten high-fashion sneakers you can wear with anything.
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Photographed by Kevin Tachman
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