Nobody wants to find themselves on the back foot of fashion, but it seems Chanel has taken an unexpected step in a whole new direction.

Chanel unveiled its Cruise 2026/2027 collection yesterday with major stars, including our very own Nicole Kidman, sitting front row.

But the A-listers were quickly overshadowed by a shoe that had the sole purpose of stripping things back.

Several models walked the French runway wearing barely-there sandals featuring an imaginative design.

The heel section of the footwear features a thin platform, with straps that wrap around the ankles … and that was about it.

Several models walked the French runway wearing barely-there sandals featuring an imaginative design.…