Margaret Qualley Steps Out Barefoot at “The Dog Stars” Red Carpet

Is this fashion or fad?

Actress Margaret Qualley made quite a statement when she stepped out barefoot—literally touching grass and dirt—at the red carpet for her newest Ridley Scott film, “The Dog Stars” in London, England. The star arrived in a black Chanel crepe georgette gown embellished with fringed braid and black leather sandals that were first seen in the Cruise 2027 collection. She also donned Chanel high jewellery pieces, Vol Suspendu earrings in 18k white gold and diamonds as well as the N°5 drop ring in 18K white gold and diamonds. But it was what—or rather, what wasn’t—on her feet that had everyone talking.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Chanel barefoot sandals:

The culprit: a pair of black leather sandals from Chanel’s Cruise 2027 collection, look 34, that leave almost nothing between skin and pavement. Designed by creative director Matthieu Blazy and first unveiled on the runway back in April, the style pares footwear down to its barest essentials—literally—with just a slim ankle strap and a low block heel standing in for what would normally be a full shoe. The rest is, quite simply, foot. Qualley is famously a longtime Chanel ambassador, and her willingness to debut the house’s most divisive shoe of the season on a major red carpet only cements that loyalty.

Whether you find the style daring or baffling, one thing’s certain: it did exactly what a great fashion moment is supposed to do—it got people talking.